Iodine (CAS 7553-56-2): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Diiodine is molecule comprising two covalently bonded iodine atoms with overall zero charge.. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: global treaties & export markets. Import duty is about 7.89% (tariff item 2801 20 00). DGFT policy: import Free, export Free.
Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
Key facts
| CAS number | 7553-56-2 |
|---|---|
| Formula | I2 |
| Also called | Molecular iodine, Diiodine, Iodine crystals, Iodine sublimed |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2801 20 00 |
| Total import duty | about 7.89% |
| Anti-dumping duty (most producers) | None found |
| DGFT import policy | Free |
| DGFT export policy | Free |
| 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.
- Import policy (DGFT ITC(HS)) for tariff item 2801 20 00: Free, so no import licence is needed under trade policy.
- On India’s hazardous chemicals list (MSIHC Rules 1989). Importers must send the State authorities the consignment details and full safety information before each import (30 days ahead where possible, never later than the import date) and keep import records.
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.
- Export policy (DGFT ITC(HS)) for tariff item 2801 20 00: Free.
Global treaties & export marketsCHECK
- 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.
- A US DEA List I chemical (drug precursor): imports into the US need a DEA import declaration.
- 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 053-001-00-3): Acute Tox. 4, Aquatic Acute 1. Suppliers in the EU must label it this way.
Import dutyOK
- About ₹7,890 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).
- Made up of basic customs duty 2.5%, social welfare surcharge 0.25% and IGST 5%. IGST can usually be claimed back as input tax credit.
- Tariff item 2801 20 00: Iodine.
SafetyCHECK
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Can cause long-term health damage
- Harmful to fish and water life
- Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled
- Harmful if swallowed
- Harmful in contact with skin
- Causes skin irritation
- Causes serious eye irritation
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Storage, transport & PESOOK
- Ships as UN 3495 (Corrosive Poison): 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 Iodine
What is the import duty on Iodine in India?
The total import duty on Iodine is about 7.89% of the import value under tariff item 2801 20 00, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Iodine?
No anti-dumping duty on Iodine was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Iodine in India?
Iodine falls under tariff item 2801 20 00 of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Iodine restricted or licensed in India?
No ban or licence; import paperwork applies. Not on the Indian banned-pesticide, drug-precursor, narcotic, psychotropic or new-drug lists we check. Import policy (DGFT ITC(HS)) for tariff item 2801 20 00: Free, so no import licence is needed under trade policy.
Can Iodine be imported freely into India?
Under DGFT's ITC(HS) import policy, Iodine is Free.
Does exporting Iodine from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Iodine hazardous?
Dangerous: handle with proper protection. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Can cause long-term health damage. Harmful to fish and water life.
Is Iodine regulated under global treaties or in the EU and US?
US: DEA listed chemical. 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.