Congo red (CAS 573-58-0): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Congo Red is an indicator dye that is blue-violet at pH 3.0 and red at pH 5.0. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: global treaties & export markets. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 3204 14 21). DGFT policy: import Free, export Free. EU CMR classification: Carc. 1B.
Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
Key facts
| CAS number | 573-58-0 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C32H22N6Na2O6S2 |
| Also called | DIRECT RED 28, C.I. Direct Red 28, Congazone sodium, Benzo Congo Red |
| Tariff item (HS) | 3204 14 21 |
| Total import duty | about 27.73% |
| Anti-dumping duty (most producers) | None found |
| DGFT import policy | Free |
| DGFT export policy | Free |
| SCOMET (export control) | Not listed |
| NDPS / precursor | Not listed |
| EU CMR classification | Carc. 1B |
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.
- Import policy (DGFT ITC(HS)) for tariff item 3204 14 21: Free, so no import licence is needed under trade policy.
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.
- Export policy (DGFT ITC(HS)) for tariff item 3204 14 21: Free.
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.
- Active on the US TSCA Inventory, so it can be imported into the US without a new-chemical notice.
- US TSCA: subject to a significant new use rule (SNUR): new uses need a notice to EPA first.
- EU: harmonised classification as a carcinogen category 1B (CLP Annex VI, index 611-027-00-8). It may not be sold to the general public in the EU as such or in mixtures above the limit (REACH Annex XVII, entries 28-30), and its use at work must be minimised.
Import dutyOK
- About ₹27,730 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).
- Made up of basic customs duty 7.5%, social welfare surcharge 0.75% and IGST 18%. IGST can usually be claimed back as input tax credit.
- Tariff item 3204 14 21: Congo red.
SafetyNO DATA
- No classification does not mean it is safe.
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Price and suppliersOK
- No daily rate yet. Ask suppliers for a quote.
Questions about Congo red
What is the import duty on Congo red in India?
The total import duty on Congo red is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 3204 14 21, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Congo red?
No anti-dumping duty on Congo red was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Congo red in India?
Congo red falls under tariff item 3204 14 21 of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Congo red 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.
Can Congo red be imported freely into India?
Under DGFT's ITC(HS) import policy, Congo red is Free.
Does exporting Congo red from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Congo red hazardous?
No hazard classification found. No classification does not mean it is safe. Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Is Congo red regulated under global treaties or in the EU and US?
US: TSCA rules apply. 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.