Gallium (CAS 7440-55-3): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Gallium atom is a metallic element predicted as eka-aluminium by Mendeleev in 1870 and discovered by Paul-Emile Lecoq de Boisbaudran in 1875. For trade in India: No ban or licence needed. Normal trade rules apply; handle as its safety advice says. Import duty is about 30.98% (tariff item 8112 (estimate)).
Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
Key facts
| CAS number | 7440-55-3 |
|---|---|
| Formula | Ga |
| Also called | Gallium Metallicum, CHEBI:49631, RefChem:55245, Ga |
| Tariff item (HS) | 8112 (estimate) |
| Total import duty | about 30.98% |
| 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 ₹30,980 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 name: 8112, beryllium, chromium and other metals.
- 12 of 23 lines under heading 8112 pay basic customs duty 10%; with social welfare surcharge and IGST 18% that makes about 30.98%.
- Confirm the exact 8-digit code with your customs broker before you import.
SafetyCHECK
- Burns skin and eyes, eats into metal
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- May be corrosive to metals
- Harmful if swallowed
- Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
- Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Storage, transport & PESOOK
- Ships as UN 2803 (Corrosive): dangerous-goods rules apply by road, sea (IMDG) and air (IATA), with labels, packaging and a transport document.
Price and suppliersNO DATA
- Post a requirement and we will find suppliers for you.
US patentsOK
- Generic versions can be sold in the US.
- Indian patents are not checked.
Questions about Gallium
What is the import duty on Gallium in India?
The total import duty on Gallium is about 30.98% of the import value under tariff item 8112 (estimate), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Gallium?
No anti-dumping duty on Gallium was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Gallium in India?
Gallium falls under tariff item 8112 (estimate) of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Gallium 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 Gallium from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Gallium hazardous?
Dangerous: handle with proper protection. Burns skin and eyes, eats into metal. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. May be corrosive to metals.
Is Gallium 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.