Isosafrole (CAS 120-58-1): import duty, licences and trade rules in India

Isosafrole is a member of benzodioxoles. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: rules in India; exporting from India; global treaties & export markets; safety. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2932 91 00). DGFT policy: import Free, export Free (conditions). NDPS precursor schedule: B, C.

OK to trade, but watch: rules in India; exporting from India; global treaties & export markets; safety.

Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.

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Key facts

CAS number120-58-1
FormulaC10H10O2
Also calledIsosafrol, Izosafrol, 5-(1-Propenyl)-1,3-benzodioxole, 4-Propenyl-1,2-methylenedioxybenzene
Tariff item (HS)2932 91 00
Total import dutyabout 27.73%
Anti-dumping duty (most producers)None found
DGFT import policyFree
DGFT export policyFree (conditions)
SCOMET (export control)Not listed
NDPS / precursorB, C

Every answer, with its source

Rules in IndiaCHECK

Controlled chemical: licence or registration needed
  • Listed in India's NDPS RCS Order 2013, Schedules B and C (drug precursor).
  • Importing it needs a No Objection Certificate from the Narcotics Commissioner.
  • Import policy (DGFT ITC(HS)) for tariff item 2932 91 00: Free, so no import licence is needed under trade policy.
Source: CIB&RC pesticide lists · CDSCO new drug approvals · NDPS RCS Order 2013 · DGFT ITC(HS) 2022, Schedule 1 Import Policy

Exporting from IndiaCHECK

Export allowed with a licence or permission
  • Export policy (DGFT ITC(HS)) for tariff item 2932 91 00: Free, but with conditions. However, Export of Isosafrole is Free subject to No Objection Certificate from Narcotics Commissioner of India, Gwalior.
  • Exporting it needs a No Objection Certificate from the Narcotics Commissioner.
Source: DGFT SCOMET list · NDPS RCS Order 2013 · DGFT ITC(HS) 2022, Schedule 2 Export Policy

Global treaties & export marketsCHECK

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).
  • 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.
  • 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.
Source: Stockholm Convention, all listed POPs · Rotterdam Convention Annex III · Montreal Protocol annexes (ozone layer, Kigali HFCs) · US EPA TSCA Inventory · ECHA REACH lists, as published in PubChem

Import dutyOK

About 27.73% of the import value
  • 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 2932 91 00: Isosafrole.
Source: Customs Tariff of India, CBIC · Notification 45/2025-Customs · Notification 9/2025-Integrated Tax (Rate)

SafetySTOP

Very hazardous: strict controls needed
  • Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
  • Can cause long-term health damage
  • Harmful if swallowed
  • Causes skin irritation
  • Suspected of causing genetic defects
  • May cause cancer
  • Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Source: PubChem GHS classification

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Questions about Isosafrole

What is the import duty on Isosafrole in India?

The total import duty on Isosafrole is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2932 91 00, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.

Is there anti-dumping duty on Isosafrole?

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

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

Isosafrole falls under tariff item 2932 91 00 of the Customs Tariff of India.

Is Isosafrole restricted or licensed in India?

Controlled chemical: licence or registration needed. Listed in India's NDPS RCS Order 2013, Schedules B and C (drug precursor). Importing it needs a No Objection Certificate from the Narcotics Commissioner.

Can Isosafrole be imported freely into India?

Under DGFT's ITC(HS) import policy, Isosafrole is Free.

Does exporting Isosafrole from India need a licence?

Export allowed with a licence or permission. Export policy (DGFT ITC(HS)) for tariff item 2932 91 00: Free, but with conditions. However, Export of Isosafrole is Free subject to No Objection Certificate from Narcotics Commissioner of India, Gwalior.

Is Isosafrole hazardous?

Very hazardous: strict controls needed. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Can cause long-term health damage. Harmful if swallowed.

Is Isosafrole 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). 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.

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