Copper (CAS 7440-50-8): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Copper atom is a copper group element atom and a metal allergen. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: rules in India. Import duty is about 24.49% (tariff item 7406 (estimate)). DGFT policy: import Restricted, export not listed.
Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
Key facts
| CAS number | 7440-50-8 |
|---|---|
| Formula | Cu |
| Also called | Copper powder, cuprum, Copper bronze, Copper, elemental |
| Tariff item (HS) | 7406 (estimate) |
| Total import duty | about 24.49% |
| Anti-dumping duty (most producers) | None found |
| DGFT import policy | Restricted |
| SCOMET (export control) | Not listed |
| NDPS / precursor | Not listed |
Every answer, with its source
Rules in IndiaCHECK
- 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 under DGFT's policy for tariff item 2620 30 10 is Restricted: it needs a DGFT import authorisation or must meet the stated conditions (policy condition 3 of chapter 26). Import of ashes and residue containing mainly copper is -- Brass dross
- On India’s hazardous chemicals list (MSIHC Rules 1989). Importers must send the State authorities the consignment details and full safety information before each import (30 days ahead where possible, never later than the import date) and keep import records.
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).
- Registered under EU REACH, so EU importers can buy it under an existing registration.
- 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.
- EU: harmonised classification (CLP Annex VI, index 029-026-00-0): Aquatic Acute 1, Aquatic Chronic 1. Suppliers in the EU must label it this way.
Import dutyOK
- About ₹24,490 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).
- No tariff line names this chemical, so we worked out its likely heading from its name: 7406, copper powders and flakes.
- All lines under heading 7406 pay basic customs duty 5%; with social welfare surcharge and IGST 18% that makes about 24.49%.
- Confirm the exact 8-digit code with your customs broker before you import.
SafetyCHECK
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Harmful to fish and water life
- Harmful if swallowed
- Very toxic to aquatic life
- Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
- Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Storage, transport & PESOOK
- Ships as UN 2775 / UN 2776 / UN 3009 (Flammable Solid): dangerous-goods rules apply by road, sea (IMDG) and air (IATA), with labels, packaging and a transport document.
Price and suppliersOK
- No daily rate yet. Ask suppliers for a quote.
US patentsCHECK
- The molecule is free, but some US formulations or uses are still protected.
- 0 generic companies already sell it in the US.
- Indian patents are not checked.
Questions about Copper
What is the import duty on Copper in India?
The total import duty on Copper is about 24.49% of the import value under tariff item 7406 (estimate), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Copper?
No anti-dumping duty on Copper was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Copper in India?
Copper falls under tariff item 7406 (estimate) of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Copper restricted or licensed in India?
Import restricted (DGFT policy). 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 Copper be imported freely into India?
Under DGFT's ITC(HS) import policy, Copper is Restricted. Restricted items need a DGFT import authorisation or must meet the stated conditions.
Does exporting Copper from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Copper hazardous?
Hazardous: take normal precautions. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Harmful to fish and water life. Harmful if swallowed.
Is Copper 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). Registered under EU REACH, so EU importers can buy it under an existing registration.
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Guidance from official lists, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with DGFT, customs or the regulator before you trade.