Estragole (CAS 140-67-0): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Estragole is a phenylpropanoid that is chavicol in which the hydroxy group is replaced by a methoxy group. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: import duty. Import duty is about 33.0% (tariff item 0710 80 10).
Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
Key facts
| CAS number | 140-67-0 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C10H12O |
| Also called | 4-Allylanisole, 1-Allyl-4-methoxybenzene, p-Allylanisole, Methyl chavicol |
| Tariff item (HS) | 0710 80 10 |
| Total import duty | about 33.0% |
| 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 dutyCHECK
- About ₹33,000 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).
- Made up of basic customs duty 30%, social welfare surcharge 3%. IGST is not listed for this item in notification 9/2025 (it may be nil-rated or exempt), so it is not included.
- Tariff item 0710 80 10: Terragon.
SafetyCHECK
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Can cause long-term health damage
- Harmful if swallowed
- Causes skin irritation
- May cause an allergic skin reaction
- Suspected of causing genetic defects
- Suspected of causing cancer
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Price and suppliersNO DATA
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Questions about Estragole
What is the import duty on Estragole in India?
The total import duty on Estragole is about 33.0% of the import value under tariff item 0710 80 10, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Estragole?
No anti-dumping duty on Estragole was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Estragole in India?
Estragole falls under tariff item 0710 80 10 of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Estragole 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 Estragole from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Estragole hazardous?
Hazardous: take normal precautions. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Can cause long-term health damage. Harmful if swallowed.
Is Estragole 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.