Hydrogen Sulfide (CAS 7704-34-9): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Sulfur atom is a nonmetal atom and a chalcogen. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: safety; storage, transport & PESO.
Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
Key facts
| CAS number | 7704-34-9 |
|---|---|
| Formula | S |
| Also called | Spot Correction, Sulfur-Lavender, Sulfur Lotion, Amino Mask |
| 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.
- EU: harmonised classification (CLP Annex VI, index 016-094-00-1): Skin Irrit. 2. Suppliers in the EU must label it this way.
Import dutyNO DATA
- We could not match this name to a line in the Indian customs tariff.
- Ask your customs broker for the HS code; the duty depends on it.
SafetySTOP
- Catches fire easily
- Gas under pressure
- Poisonous, even in small amounts
- Harmful to fish and water life
- Extremely flammable gas
- Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated
- Fatal if inhaled
- Very toxic to aquatic life
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Storage, transport & PESOCHECK
- A gas under pressure: filling, storing or transporting it in cylinders needs PESO approval, and large storage tanks need a licence under the SMPV(U) Rules.
- Ships as UN 1053 / UN 1228 / UN 2448 (Poison Gas Flammable Gas): 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.
Questions about Hydrogen Sulfide
What is the import duty on Hydrogen Sulfide in India?
The total import duty on Hydrogen Sulfide is tariff line not found automatically, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Hydrogen Sulfide?
No anti-dumping duty on Hydrogen Sulfide was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
Is Hydrogen Sulfide 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 Hydrogen Sulfide from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Hydrogen Sulfide hazardous?
Very hazardous: strict controls needed. Catches fire easily. Gas under pressure. Poisonous, even in small amounts.
Is Hydrogen Sulfide 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.