Diethyl ethylphosphonate (CAS 78-38-6): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: exporting from India. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2931 43 00). DGFT policy: import Free, export Free. SCOMET export-control entry: 1B028.
Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
Key facts
| CAS number | 78-38-6 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C6H15O3P |
| Also called | Diethyl ethanephosphonate, Phosphonic acid, ethyl-, diethyl ester, Ethanephosphonic acid, diethyl ester, Diethoxyethylphosphine oxide |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2931 43 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) | 1B028 |
| NDPS / precursor | Not listed |
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 2931 43 00: Free, so no import licence is needed under trade policy.
Exporting from IndiaCHECK
- Export needs a DGFT export-control licence (SCOMET).
- List entry 1B028: Export only to States party to the Chemical Weapons Convention, against a DGFT export authorisation; report each consignment within 30 days (CWC Schedule 2).
- Export policy (DGFT ITC(HS)) for tariff item 2931 43 00: Free.
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.
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 2931 43 00: Diethyl ethylphosphonate.
SafetyCHECK
- Burns skin and eyes, eats into metal
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Harmful to fish and water life
- Harmful if swallowed
- Causes serious eye damage
- 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 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
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Questions about Diethyl ethylphosphonate
What is the import duty on Diethyl ethylphosphonate in India?
The total import duty on Diethyl ethylphosphonate is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2931 43 00, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Diethyl ethylphosphonate?
No anti-dumping duty on Diethyl ethylphosphonate was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Diethyl ethylphosphonate in India?
Diethyl ethylphosphonate falls under tariff item 2931 43 00 of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Diethyl ethylphosphonate 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 Diethyl ethylphosphonate be imported freely into India?
Under DGFT's ITC(HS) import policy, Diethyl ethylphosphonate is Free.
Does exporting Diethyl ethylphosphonate from India need a licence?
Export allowed with a licence or permission. Export needs a DGFT export-control licence (SCOMET).
Is Diethyl ethylphosphonate hazardous?
Dangerous: handle with proper protection. Burns skin and eyes, eats into metal. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Harmful to fish and water life.
Is Diethyl ethylphosphonate 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.