Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether (CAS 112-34-5): import duty, licences and trade rules in India

Ethanol, 2-(2-butoxyethoxy)- is an ether. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: global treaties & export markets. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2909 (estimate)).

OK to trade, but watch: global treaties & export markets.

Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.

Run the live check Open in Compound Workspace See it on RasayanXchange

Key facts

CAS number112-34-5
FormulaC8H18O3
Also calledDIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER, Butyl carbitol, Diethylene glycol butyl ether, Butoxydiglycol
Tariff item (HS)2909 (estimate)
Total import dutyabout 27.73%
Anti-dumping duty (most producers)None found
SCOMET (export control)Not listed
NDPS / precursorNot listed

Every answer, with its source

Rules in IndiaOK

No ban or licence; import paperwork applies
  • Not on the Indian banned-pesticide, drug-precursor, narcotic, psychotropic or new-drug lists we check.
  • 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.
Source: CIB&RC pesticide lists · CDSCO new drug approvals · NDPS RCS Order 2013 · MSIHC Rules 1989 (as amended to 2000)

Exporting from IndiaOK

No export licence needed
  • Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
  • The buyer’s country may still have its own import rules.
Source: DGFT SCOMET list · NDPS RCS Order 2013

Global treaties & export marketsCHECK

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.
  • 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 603-096-00-8): Eye Irrit. 2. Suppliers in the EU must label it this way.

Import dutyOK

About 27.73% of the import value (estimate)
  • About ₹27,730 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 structure: 2909, ethers, ether-alcohols, ether-phenols and peroxides (ether or peroxide group).
  • All lines under heading 2909 pay basic customs duty 7.5%; with social welfare surcharge and IGST 18% that makes about 27.73%.
  • Confirm the exact 8-digit code with your customs broker before you import.
Source: Customs Tariff of India, CBIC · Notification 45/2025-Customs · Notification 9/2025-Integrated Tax (Rate)

SafetyCHECK

Hazardous: take normal precautions
  • Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
  • Causes serious eye irritation
  • Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.

Price and suppliersOK

About ₹209/kg in India
  • Latest Indian market rate ₹209/kg on 2026-10-23.

Questions about Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether

What is the import duty on Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether in India?

The total import duty on Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2909 (estimate), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.

Is there anti-dumping duty on Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether?

No anti-dumping duty on Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.

What is the HS code (tariff item) of Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether in India?

Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether falls under tariff item 2909 (estimate) of the Customs Tariff of India.

Is Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether restricted or licensed in India?

No ban or licence; import paperwork applies. Not on the Indian banned-pesticide, drug-precursor, narcotic, psychotropic or new-drug lists we check. 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.

Does exporting Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether from India need a licence?

No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.

Is Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether hazardous?

Hazardous: take normal precautions. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Causes serious eye irritation. Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.

Is Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether 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.

Related chemicals

Guidance from official lists, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with DGFT, customs or the regulator before you trade.