D & C Red no. 31CAS 6371-76-2 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India
For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: global treaties & export markets. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 3204 17 (subheading)).
Checked 2026-11-12 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
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.
- Listed as INACTIVE on the US TSCA Inventory: a Notice of Activity must reach EPA before it is imported into the US.
- Listed on the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals (AICIS), so it can be introduced into Australia as an existing industrial chemical.
Import dutyOK
- About ₹27,730 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).
- The EU customs inventory (ECICS) classifies it under CN 3204 17 00, so its HS subheading is 3204 17.
- India splits subheading 3204 17 into 13 lines: 3204 17 11 (Pigment yellow › Yellow 1 (hansa yellow)); 3204 17 19 (Pigment yellow › Other); 3204 17 20 (Pigments and preparations based thereon › Pigment oranges); 3204 17 31 (Pigment red › Toluidine red); 3204 17 39 (Pigment red › Other); 3204 17 40 (Pigments and preparations based thereon › Pigment violets); and 7 more.
- Basic customs duty 7.5% on every one of them; with social welfare surcharge and IGST 18% that makes about 27.73%.
- Lines that name a chemical are for that chemical; one that no line names goes under "Other" (3204 17 19, 3204 17 39, 3204 17 59).
- Confirm the exact 8-digit line with your customs broker before you import.
SafetyCHECK
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Harmful if swallowed
- 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.
Key facts
| CAS number | 6371-76-2 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C34H22CaN4O6 |
| Also called | D&C Red No. 31, Brilliant Lake M, Brilliant lakered R, Topaz Toner R 5 |
| Tariff item (HS) | 3204 17 (subheading) |
| Total import duty | about 27.73% |
| Anti-dumping duty (most producers) | None found |
| SCOMET (export control) | Not listed |
| NDPS / precursor | Not listed |
Questions about D & C Red no. 31
What is the import duty on D & C Red no. 31 in India?
The total import duty on D & C Red no. 31 is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 3204 17 (subheading), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on D & C Red no. 31?
No anti-dumping duty on D & C Red no. 31 was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of D & C Red no. 31 in India?
D & C Red no. 31 falls under HS subheading 3204 17, as classified by the EU customs inventory (ECICS). India splits that subheading into several 8-digit lines; confirm the exact line with your customs broker.
Is D & C Red no. 31 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 D & C Red no. 31 from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is D & C Red no. 31 hazardous?
Hazardous: take normal precautions. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Harmful if swallowed. Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Is D & C Red no. 31 regulated under global treaties or in the EU and US?
US: inactive on 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.