Glycerol (CAS 56-81-5): import duty, licences and trade rules in India

Glycerol is a triol with a structure of propane substituted at positions 1, 2 and 3 by hydroxy groups. For trade in India: No ban or licence needed. Normal trade rules apply; handle as its safety advice says. Import duty is about 13.66% (tariff item 1520 00 00). DGFT policy: import Free, export Free.

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 number56-81-5
FormulaC3H8O3
Also calledglycerin, Glycerine, 1,2,3-Propanetriol, Glycyl alcohol
Tariff item (HS)1520 00 00
Total import dutyabout 13.66%
Anti-dumping duty (most producers)None found
DGFT import policyFree
DGFT export policyFree
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.
  • Import policy (DGFT ITC(HS)) for tariff item 2905 45 00: Free, so no import licence is needed under trade policy.
Source: CIB&RC pesticide lists · CDSCO new drug approvals · NDPS RCS Order 2013 · DGFT ITC(HS) 2022, Schedule 1 Import Policy

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.
  • Export policy (DGFT ITC(HS)) for tariff item 2905 45 00: Free.
Source: DGFT SCOMET list · NDPS RCS Order 2013 · DGFT ITC(HS) 2022, Schedule 2 Export Policy

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 13.66% of the import value
  • About ₹13,660 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).
  • Made up of basic customs duty 7.5%, social welfare surcharge 0.75% and IGST 5%. IGST can usually be claimed back as input tax credit.
  • Tariff item 1520 00 00: GLYCEROL, CRUDE; GLYCEROL WATERS AND.
  • Includes a reduced basic customs duty from notification 45/2025.
  • A lower rate may apply under certain conditions; ask your customs broker.
  • Other forms or grades fall under different lines (27.73% total).
Source: Customs Tariff of India, CBIC · Notification 45/2025-Customs · Notification 9/2025-Integrated Tax (Rate)

SafetyOK

Not classified as hazardous
  • Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Source: PubChem GHS classification

Price and suppliersOK

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  • No daily rate yet. Ask suppliers for a quote.
Source: RasayanXchange market data

US patentsOK

US patents have expired
  • Generic versions can be sold in the US.
  • Indian patents are not checked.
Source: FDA Orange Book

Questions about Glycerol

What is the import duty on Glycerol in India?

The total import duty on Glycerol is about 13.66% of the import value under tariff item 1520 00 00, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.

Is there anti-dumping duty on Glycerol?

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

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

Glycerol falls under tariff item 1520 00 00 of the Customs Tariff of India.

Is Glycerol 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.

Can Glycerol be imported freely into India?

Under DGFT's ITC(HS) import policy, Glycerol is Free.

Does exporting Glycerol from India need a licence?

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

Is Glycerol hazardous?

Not classified as hazardous. Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.

Is Glycerol 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.