Carbonyl Sulfide (CAS 463-58-1): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Carbonyl sulfide is a one-carbon compound in which the carbon atom is attached to an oxygen and a sulfur atom via double bonds. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: storage, transport & PESO.
Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
Key facts
| CAS number | 463-58-1 |
|---|---|
| Formula | COS |
| Also called | Carbon oxysulfide, Carbonyl sulphide, Carbon oxide sulfide, Oxycarbon sulfide |
| Anti-dumping duty (most producers) | None found |
| SCOMET (export control) | Not listed |
| NDPS / precursor | Not listed |
Every answer, with its source
Rules in IndiaOK
- Not on the Indian banned-pesticide, drug-precursor, narcotic, psychotropic or new-drug lists we check.
- Normal factory, storage and GST rules still apply.
Exporting from IndiaOK
- Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
- The buyer’s country may still have its own import rules.
Global treaties & export marketsOK
- Not listed by the Stockholm Convention (persistent pollutants), the Rotterdam Convention (prior consent before export) or the Montreal Protocol (ozone layer).
- No EU REACH registration found: an EU importer (or your only representative) must register it before importing a tonne or more a year. Medicines and pesticide actives follow their own EU rules.
- Active on the US TSCA Inventory, so it can be imported into the US without a new-chemical notice.
- Listed on the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals (AICIS), so it can be introduced into Australia as an existing industrial chemical.
Import dutyNO DATA
- We could not match this name to a line in the Indian customs tariff.
- Ask your customs broker for the HS code; the duty depends on it.
SafetyCHECK
- Catches fire easily
- Gas under pressure
- Poisonous, even in small amounts
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Extremely flammable gas
- Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated
- Causes skin irritation
- Causes serious eye irritation
- Toxic if inhaled
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Storage, transport & PESOCHECK
- A gas under pressure: filling, storing or transporting it in cylinders needs PESO approval, and large storage tanks need a licence under the SMPV(U) Rules.
- Ships as UN 2204 (Poison Gas Flammable Gas): dangerous-goods rules apply by road, sea (IMDG) and air (IATA), with labels, packaging and a transport document.
Price and suppliersNO DATA
- Post a requirement and we will find suppliers for you.
Questions about Carbonyl Sulfide
What is the import duty on Carbonyl Sulfide in India?
The total import duty on Carbonyl Sulfide is tariff line not found automatically, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Carbonyl Sulfide?
No anti-dumping duty on Carbonyl Sulfide was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
Is Carbonyl Sulfide restricted or licensed in India?
No special Indian ban or licence found. Not on the Indian banned-pesticide, drug-precursor, narcotic, psychotropic or new-drug lists we check. Normal factory, storage and GST rules still apply.
Does exporting Carbonyl Sulfide from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Carbonyl Sulfide hazardous?
Dangerous: handle with proper protection. Catches fire easily. Gas under pressure. Poisonous, even in small amounts.
Is Carbonyl Sulfide regulated under global treaties or in the EU and US?
No treaty or export-market restriction found. Not listed by the Stockholm Convention (persistent pollutants), the Rotterdam Convention (prior consent before export) or the Montreal Protocol (ozone layer). No EU REACH registration found: an EU importer (or your only representative) must register it before importing a tonne or more a year. Medicines and pesticide actives follow their own EU rules.
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Guidance from official lists, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with DGFT, customs or the regulator before you trade.