Dibutyl Phthalate (CAS 84-74-2): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Dibutyl phthalate is a phthalate ester that is the diester obtained by the formal condensation of the carboxy groups of phthalic acid with two molecules of butan-1-ol. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: global treaties & export markets; safety. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2917 39 10). DGFT policy: import Free, export Free. EU CMR classification: Repr. 1B.
Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
Key facts
| CAS number | 84-74-2 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C16H22O4 |
| Also called | Di-n-butyl phthalate, n-Butyl phthalate, Butyl phthalate, Genoplast B |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2917 39 10 |
| 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 | Repr. 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 2917 39 10: 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 2917 39 10: 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).
- On the EU REACH Candidate List of substances of very high concern (toxic for reproduction; endocrine disrupting properties - environment); endocrine disrupting properties - human health)), since 28-Oct-2008. EU buyers must pass on safety information for articles containing more than 0.1%, and it may later need an authorisation.
- Restricted under EU REACH Annex XVII: some uses, products or concentrations are banned in the EU; check the restriction entry for your product.
- 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 as a reproductive toxicant category 1B (CLP Annex VI, index 607-318-00-4). 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 2917 39 10: Dibutyl phthalate.
SafetySTOP
- Can cause long-term health damage
- Harmful to fish and water life
- May damage fertility or the unborn child
- Very toxic to aquatic life
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Storage, transport & PESOOK
- Ships as UN 3082 (Class 9): 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 Dibutyl Phthalate
What is the import duty on Dibutyl Phthalate in India?
The total import duty on Dibutyl Phthalate is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2917 39 10, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Dibutyl Phthalate?
No anti-dumping duty on Dibutyl Phthalate was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Dibutyl Phthalate in India?
Dibutyl Phthalate falls under tariff item 2917 39 10 of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Dibutyl Phthalate 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 Dibutyl Phthalate be imported freely into India?
Under DGFT's ITC(HS) import policy, Dibutyl Phthalate is Free.
Does exporting Dibutyl Phthalate from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Dibutyl Phthalate hazardous?
Very hazardous: strict controls needed. Can cause long-term health damage. Harmful to fish and water life. May damage fertility or the unborn child.
Is Dibutyl Phthalate regulated under global treaties or in the EU and US?
EU: substance of very high concern. Not listed by the Stockholm Convention (persistent pollutants), the Rotterdam Convention (prior consent before export) or the Montreal Protocol (ozone layer). On the EU REACH Candidate List of substances of very high concern (toxic for reproduction; endocrine disrupting properties - environment); endocrine disrupting properties - human health)), since 28-Oct-2008. EU buyers must pass on safety information for articles containing more than 0.1%, and it may later need an authorisation.
Related chemicals
Guidance from official lists, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with DGFT, customs or the regulator before you trade.