Isopropanol (CAS 67-63-0): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Propan-2-ol is a secondary alcohol that is propane in which one of the hydrogens attached to the central carbon is substituted by a hydroxy group. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: import duty; food residue limits. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2905 12 20). Anti-dumping duty applies: China PR: US$ 217 per tonne. 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 | 67-63-0 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C3H8O |
| Also called | isopropanol, 2-Propanol, Propan-2-ol, 2-Hydroxypropane |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2905 12 20 |
| Total import duty | about 27.73% |
| Anti-dumping duty (most producers) | China PR: US$ 217 per tonne |
| 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 2905 12 20: 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.
- Not approved as a pesticide in the EU: food sent there must carry almost none of it.
- The buyer’s country may still have its own import rules.
- Export policy (DGFT ITC(HS)) for tariff item 2905 12 20: Free.
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 603-117-00-0): Flam. Liq. 2, Eye Irrit. 2, STOT SE 3. Suppliers in the EU must label it this way.
Import dutyCHECK
- Anti-dumping duty on isopropyl alcohol. From China PR: US$ 217 per tonne for most producers; US$ 82 per tonne for 1 named producer. Named producers pay their own amount only with their declaration on the invoice. Notification 22/2024-Customs (ADD), in force until Oct 2029.
- About ₹27,730 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).
- Made up of basic customs duty 7.5%, social welfare surcharge 0.75% and IGST 18%. IGST can usually be claimed back as input tax credit.
- Tariff item 2905 12 20: Isopropyl alcohol.
SafetyCHECK
- Catches fire easily
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Highly flammable liquid and vapor
- Causes serious eye irritation
- May cause drowsiness or dizziness
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Storage, transport & PESOOK
- Flash point about 11.7 °C (CAMEO Chemicals).
- It is not a hydrocarbon, so the Petroleum Rules do not class it; storage still follows the state fire service’s rules and the factory licence.
- Ships as UN 1219 / UN 3316 (Flammable Liquid): dangerous-goods rules apply by road, sea (IMDG) and air (IATA), with labels, packaging and a transport document.
Food residue limitsCHECK
- India (FSSAI) has no specific limit, so the default 0.01 mg/kg applies to food.
- EU: not approved; most EU food limits are at the detection limit.
Price and suppliersOK
- Latest Indian market rate ₹156/kg on 2026-10-31 (down 10.7% in 7 days).
- 1 supplier on RasayanXchange (Gujarat).
US patentsCHECK
- The molecule is free, but some US formulations or uses are still protected.
- 0 generic companies already sell it in the US.
- Indian patents are not checked.
Questions about Isopropanol
What is the import duty on Isopropanol in India?
The total import duty on Isopropanol is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2905 12 20, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Isopropanol?
Anti-dumping duty on isopropyl alcohol. From China PR: US$ 217 per tonne for most producers; US$ 82 per tonne for 1 named producer. Named producers pay their own amount only with their declaration on the invoice. Notification 22/2024-Customs (ADD), in force until Oct 2029.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Isopropanol in India?
Isopropanol falls under tariff item 2905 12 20 of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Isopropanol 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 2905 12 20: Free, so no import licence is needed under trade policy.
Can Isopropanol be imported freely into India?
Under DGFT's ITC(HS) import policy, Isopropanol is Free.
Does exporting Isopropanol from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Isopropanol hazardous?
Dangerous: handle with proper protection. Catches fire easily. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Highly flammable liquid and vapor.
Is Isopropanol 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.