Dichloromethane (CAS 75-09-2): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Dichloromethane is a member of the class of chloromethanes that is methane in which two of the hydrogens have been replaced by chlorine. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: rules in India; global treaties & export markets. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2903 12 00). DGFT policy: import Free, export Free.
Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
Key facts
| CAS number | 75-09-2 |
|---|---|
| Formula | CH2Cl2 |
| Also called | Methylene chloride, Methylene dichloride, Methane, dichloro-, Methylene bichloride |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2903 12 00 |
| 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 |
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 policy (DGFT ITC(HS)) for tariff item 2903 12 00: Free, so no import licence is needed under trade policy.
- A BIS Quality Control Order covers methylene chloride (dichloromethane) (latest notice 25 Apr 2023): making, importing or selling it needs the BIS mark while the order is in force. Confirm the current status on chemicals.gov.in.
- 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.
- Export policy (DGFT ITC(HS)) for tariff item 2903 12 00: 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).
- 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.
- US TSCA: restricted by a TSCA section 6 risk-management rule.
- 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 602-004-00-3): Carc. 2. Suppliers in the EU must label it this way.
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 2903 12 00: Dichloromethane (methylene chloride).
SafetyCHECK
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Can cause long-term health damage
- Harmful if swallowed
- Causes skin irritation
- Causes serious eye irritation
- May cause drowsiness or dizziness
- Suspected of causing genetic defects
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Storage, transport & PESOOK
- Ships as UN 1593 (Poison): dangerous-goods rules apply by road, sea (IMDG) and air (IATA), with labels, packaging and a transport document.
Price and suppliersOK
- 1 supplier on RasayanXchange (Gujarat).
Questions about Dichloromethane
What is the import duty on Dichloromethane in India?
The total import duty on Dichloromethane is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2903 12 00, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Dichloromethane?
No anti-dumping duty on Dichloromethane was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Dichloromethane in India?
Dichloromethane falls under tariff item 2903 12 00 of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Dichloromethane restricted or licensed in India?
BIS mark needed (Quality Control Order). 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 Dichloromethane be imported freely into India?
Under DGFT's ITC(HS) import policy, Dichloromethane is Free.
Does exporting Dichloromethane from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Dichloromethane hazardous?
Hazardous: take normal precautions. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Can cause long-term health damage. Harmful if swallowed.
Is Dichloromethane regulated under global treaties or in the EU and US?
EU: restricted uses. Not listed by the Stockholm Convention (persistent pollutants), the Rotterdam Convention (prior consent before export) or the Montreal Protocol (ozone layer). Restricted under EU REACH Annex XVII: some uses, products or concentrations are banned in the EU; check the restriction entry for your product.
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Guidance from official lists, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with DGFT, customs or the regulator before you trade.