Dimethyl AzelateCAS 1732-10-1 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Dimethyl azelate is a fatty acid methyl ester that is nonanedioic acid in which both carboxy groups are replaced by methoxycarbonyl groups. 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 13 (subheading)).
Checked 2026-11-12 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
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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).
- The EU customs inventory (ECICS) classifies it under CN 2917 13 90, so its HS subheading is 2917 13.
- India splits subheading 2917 13 into 2 lines: 2917 13 10 (Azelaic acid, sebacic acid, their salts and esters › Sebacic Acid); 2917 13 90 (Azelaic acid, sebacic acid, their salts and esters › Other).
- Basic customs duty 7.5% on every one of them; with social welfare surcharge and IGST 18% that makes about 27.73%.
- Lines that name a chemical are for that chemical; one that no line names goes under "Other" (2917 13 90).
- Confirm the exact 8-digit line with your customs broker before you import.
SafetyCHECK
- Burns skin and eyes, eats into metal
- Causes serious eye damage
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Price and suppliersNO DATA
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Key facts
| CAS number | 1732-10-1 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C11H20O4 |
| Also called | DIMETHYL NONANEDIOATE, Methyl azelate, Nonanedioic acid, dimethyl ester, Nonanedioic acid, 1,9-dimethyl ester |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2917 13 (subheading) |
| Total import duty | about 27.73% |
| Anti-dumping duty (most producers) | None found |
| SCOMET (export control) | Not listed |
| NDPS / precursor | Not listed |
Questions about Dimethyl Azelate
What is the import duty on Dimethyl Azelate in India?
The total import duty on Dimethyl Azelate is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2917 13 (subheading), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Dimethyl Azelate?
No anti-dumping duty on Dimethyl Azelate was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Dimethyl Azelate in India?
Dimethyl Azelate falls under HS subheading 2917 13, as classified by the EU customs inventory (ECICS). India splits that subheading into several 8-digit lines; confirm the exact line with your customs broker.
Is Dimethyl Azelate 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 Dimethyl Azelate from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Dimethyl Azelate hazardous?
Dangerous: handle with proper protection. Burns skin and eyes, eats into metal. Causes serious eye damage. Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Is Dimethyl Azelate 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.