Diphenylmethylidenehydrazine (CAS 5350-57-2): import duty, licences and trade rules in India

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 2925 (estimate)).

No ban or licence needed. Normal trade rules apply; handle as its safety advice says.

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

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Key facts

CAS number5350-57-2
FormulaC13H12N2
Also called(diphenylmethylene)hydrazine, Methanone, diphenyl-, hydrazone, Diphenylmethanone hydrazone, Benzophenonehydrazone
Tariff item (HS)2925 (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 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.
Source: CIB&RC pesticide lists · CDSCO new drug approvals · NDPS RCS Order 2013

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 marketsOK

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.
  • 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.
Source: Stockholm Convention, all listed POPs · Rotterdam Convention Annex III · Montreal Protocol annexes (ozone layer, Kigali HFCs) · US EPA TSCA Inventory · ECHA REACH lists, as published in PubChem

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: 2925, carboxyimide-function and imine-function compounds (imide or imine group).
  • All lines under heading 2925 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

Dangerous: handle with proper protection
  • Poisonous, even in small amounts
  • Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
  • Harmful to fish and water life
  • Toxic if swallowed
  • Harmful if swallowed
  • May cause an allergic skin reaction
  • Toxic to aquatic life
  • Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
  • Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Source: PubChem GHS classification

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Questions about Diphenylmethylidenehydrazine

What is the import duty on Diphenylmethylidenehydrazine in India?

The total import duty on Diphenylmethylidenehydrazine is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2925 (estimate), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.

Is there anti-dumping duty on Diphenylmethylidenehydrazine?

No anti-dumping duty on Diphenylmethylidenehydrazine was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.

What is the HS code (tariff item) of Diphenylmethylidenehydrazine in India?

Diphenylmethylidenehydrazine falls under tariff item 2925 (estimate) of the Customs Tariff of India.

Is Diphenylmethylidenehydrazine 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 Diphenylmethylidenehydrazine from India need a licence?

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

Is Diphenylmethylidenehydrazine hazardous?

Dangerous: handle with proper protection. Poisonous, even in small amounts. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Harmful to fish and water life.

Is Diphenylmethylidenehydrazine 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.