Gold (CAS 7440-57-5): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Gold(0) is an elemental gold. For trade in India: No ban or licence needed. Normal trade rules apply; handle as its safety advice says. Import duty is about 16.55% (tariff item 5605 00 10).
Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
Key facts
| CAS number | 7440-57-5 |
|---|---|
| Formula | Au |
| Also called | Gold powder, Colloidal gold, Gold flake, Gold leaf |
| Tariff item (HS) | 5605 00 10 |
| Total import duty | about 16.55% |
| 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 ₹16,550 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).
- Made up of basic customs duty 10%, social welfare surcharge 1% and IGST 5%. IGST can usually be claimed back as input tax credit.
- Tariff item 5605 00 10: Real zari thread (gold) and silver thread combined with textile thread.
SafetyOK
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Price and suppliersNO DATA
- Post a requirement and we will find suppliers for you.
Questions about Gold
What is the import duty on Gold in India?
The total import duty on Gold is about 16.55% of the import value under tariff item 5605 00 10, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Gold?
No anti-dumping duty on Gold was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Gold in India?
Gold falls under tariff item 5605 00 10 of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Gold 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 Gold from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Gold hazardous?
Not classified as hazardous. Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Is Gold 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.