Cardanol (CAS 37330-39-5): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Cardanol is a member of phenols. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: global treaties & export markets. Import duty is about 22.32% (tariff item 1302 19 30).
Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
Key facts
| CAS number | 37330-39-5 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C21H30O |
| Also called | 3-[(8Z,11Z)-pentadeca-8,11,14-trienyl]phenol, 3-((8Z,11Z)-pentadeca-8,11,14-trienyl)phenol, RefChem:574662, CARDOLITE NC-700 |
| Tariff item (HS) | 1302 19 30 |
| Total import duty | about 22.32% |
| 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 marketsCHECK
- 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.
- Not on the US TSCA Inventory: EPA needs a premanufacture notice before it can be imported, unless it is a pesticide, drug or food additive, which TSCA does not cover.
Import dutyOK
- About ₹22,320 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).
- Made up of basic customs duty 15%, social welfare surcharge 1.5% and IGST 5%. IGST can usually be claimed back as input tax credit.
- Tariff item 1302 19 30: Purified and distilled CNSL (Cardanol).
- Includes a reduced basic customs duty from notification 45/2025.
SafetyOK
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Price and suppliersNO DATA
- Post a requirement and we will find suppliers for you.
Questions about Cardanol
What is the import duty on Cardanol in India?
The total import duty on Cardanol is about 22.32% of the import value under tariff item 1302 19 30, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Cardanol?
No anti-dumping duty on Cardanol was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Cardanol in India?
Cardanol falls under tariff item 1302 19 30 of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Cardanol 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 Cardanol from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Cardanol hazardous?
Not classified as hazardous. Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Is Cardanol regulated under global treaties or in the EU and US?
US: new chemical under TSCA. 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.