HonokiolCAS 35354-74-6 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India

C18H18O2 · also called 3,5'-Diallyl-4,2'-dihydroxybiphenyl, Purinol, FMLT BSASM H, 4-allyl-2-(3-allyl-4-hydroxy-phenyl)phenol
OK to trade, but watch: global treaties & export markets.
Import dutyOKAbout 27.73%HS 2907 29 (subheading)Rules in IndiaOKNo special Indian ban or licence foundExportOKNo export licence neededSafetyCHECKDangerous: handle with proper protection

Honokiol is a member of biphenyls. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: global treaties & export markets. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2907 29 (subheading)).

Checked 2026-11-12 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.

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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 marketsCHECK

US: new chemical under TSCA
  • Not listed by the Stockholm Convention (persistent pollutants), the Rotterdam Convention (prior consent before export) or the Montreal Protocol (ozone layer).
  • No EU REACH registration found: an EU importer (or your only representative) must register it before importing a tonne or more a year. Medicines and pesticide actives follow their own EU rules.
  • Not on the US TSCA Inventory: EPA needs a premanufacture notice before it can be imported, unless it is a pesticide, drug or food additive, which TSCA does not cover.

Import dutyOK

About 27.73% of the import value
  • About ₹27,730 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).
  • The EU customs inventory (ECICS) classifies it under CN 2907 29 00, so its HS subheading is 2907 29.
  • India splits subheading 2907 29 into 4 lines: 2907 29 10 (Other › 1,5- Dihydroxy naphthalene); 2907 29 20 (Other › Tris (p-hydroxy phenyl) ethane); 2907 29 30 (Other › Tertiary butyl hydroquinone); 2907 29 90 (Other › Other).
  • Basic customs duty 7.5% on every one of them; with social welfare surcharge and IGST 18% that makes about 27.73%.
  • Lines that name a chemical are for that chemical; one that no line names goes under "Other" (2907 29 90).
  • Confirm the exact 8-digit line with your customs broker before you import.

SafetyCHECK

Dangerous: handle with proper protection
  • Burns skin and eyes, eats into metal
  • Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
  • Harmful to fish and water life
  • Harmful if swallowed
  • Causes skin irritation
  • Causes serious eye damage
  • Causes serious eye irritation
  • May cause respiratory irritation
  • Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.

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Key facts

CAS number35354-74-6
FormulaC18H18O2
Also called3,5'-Diallyl-4,2'-dihydroxybiphenyl, Purinol, FMLT BSASM H, 4-allyl-2-(3-allyl-4-hydroxy-phenyl)phenol
Tariff item (HS)2907 29 (subheading)
Total import dutyabout 27.73%
Anti-dumping duty (most producers)None found
SCOMET (export control)Not listed
NDPS / precursorNot listed

Questions about Honokiol

What is the import duty on Honokiol in India?

The total import duty on Honokiol is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2907 29 (subheading), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.

Is there anti-dumping duty on Honokiol?

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

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

Honokiol falls under HS subheading 2907 29, as classified by the EU customs inventory (ECICS). India splits that subheading into several 8-digit lines; confirm the exact line with your customs broker.

Is Honokiol 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 Honokiol from India need a licence?

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

Is Honokiol hazardous?

Dangerous: handle with proper protection. Burns skin and eyes, eats into metal. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Harmful to fish and water life.

Is Honokiol regulated under global treaties or in the EU and US?

US: new chemical under TSCA. Not listed by the Stockholm Convention (persistent pollutants), the Rotterdam Convention (prior consent before export) or the Montreal Protocol (ozone layer). No EU REACH registration found: an EU importer (or your only representative) must register it before importing a tonne or more a year. Medicines and pesticide actives follow their own EU rules.

Guidance from official lists, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with DGFT, customs or the regulator before you trade.