Diisobutyl Adipate (CAS 141-04-8): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Diisobutyl adipate is a fatty acid ester. For trade in India: No ban or licence needed. Normal trade rules apply; handle as its safety advice says. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2917 (estimate)).
Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
Key facts
| CAS number | 141-04-8 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C14H26O4 |
| Also called | Isobutyl adipate, Bis(2-methylpropyl) hexanedioate, Adipic acid, diisobutyl ester, Ftaflex DIBA |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2917 (estimate) |
| Total import duty | about 27.73% |
| Anti-dumping duty (most producers) | None found |
| SCOMET (export control) | Not listed |
| 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.
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 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).
- No tariff line names this chemical, so we worked out its likely heading from its structure: 2917, polycarboxylic acids and their derivatives (an ester, classified by its carboxylic acid group).
- 29 of 31 lines under heading 2917 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.
SafetyOK
- 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.
Questions about Diisobutyl Adipate
What is the import duty on Diisobutyl Adipate in India?
The total import duty on Diisobutyl Adipate is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2917 (estimate), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Diisobutyl Adipate?
No anti-dumping duty on Diisobutyl Adipate was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Diisobutyl Adipate in India?
Diisobutyl Adipate falls under tariff item 2917 (estimate) of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Diisobutyl Adipate 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 Diisobutyl Adipate from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Diisobutyl Adipate hazardous?
Not classified as hazardous. Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Is Diisobutyl Adipate 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.