Iron (CAS 7439-89-6): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Iron atom is an iron group element atom that has atomic number 26. For trade in India: No ban or licence needed. Normal trade rules apply; handle as its safety advice says. Import duty is about 24.49% (tariff item 7205 (estimate)). SCOMET export-control entry: 6A008.
Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
Key facts
| CAS number | 7439-89-6 |
|---|---|
| Formula | Fe |
| Also called | Iron powder, Iron, elemental, ferrous iron, Remko |
| Tariff item (HS) | 7205 (estimate) |
| Total import duty | about 24.49% |
| Anti-dumping duty (most producers) | None found |
| SCOMET (export control) | 6A008 |
| 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
- The SCOMET list covers only special forms of it: Iron powder with particle size of 3 µm or less (6A008, Munitions List).
- Ordinary grades need no SCOMET licence. If your product matches that description, apply to DGFT for an export authorisation.
- 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 ₹24,490 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).
- No tariff line names this chemical, so we worked out its likely heading from its name: 7205, granules and powders of pig iron, iron or steel.
- All lines under heading 7205 pay basic customs duty 5%; with social welfare surcharge and IGST 18% that makes about 24.49%.
- Confirm the exact 8-digit code with your customs broker before you import.
SafetyCHECK
- Catches fire easily
- Flammable solid
- Self-heating; may catch fire
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Storage, transport & PESOOK
- Ships as UN 3178 (Flammable Solid): dangerous-goods rules apply by road, sea (IMDG) and air (IATA), with labels, packaging and a transport document.
Food residue limitsOK
- India (FSSAI) has no specific limit, so the default 0.01 mg/kg applies to food.
- EU: approved as a pesticide.
Price and suppliersNO DATA
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Questions about Iron
What is the import duty on Iron in India?
The total import duty on Iron is about 24.49% of the import value under tariff item 7205 (estimate), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Iron?
No anti-dumping duty on Iron was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Iron in India?
Iron falls under tariff item 7205 (estimate) of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Iron 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 Iron from India need a licence?
No licence for ordinary grades. The SCOMET list covers only special forms of it: Iron powder with particle size of 3 µm or less (6A008, Munitions List).
Is Iron hazardous?
Dangerous: handle with proper protection. Catches fire easily. Flammable solid. Self-heating; may catch fire.
Is Iron 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.