Krypton (CAS 7439-90-9): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Krypton atom is a noble gas atom and a p-block element atom. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: storage, transport & PESO. Import duty is about 24.49% (tariff item 2804 (estimate)).
Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
Key facts
| CAS number | 7439-90-9 |
|---|---|
| Formula | Kr |
| Also called | Krypton, compressed, KR, RefChem:389090, cripton |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2804 (estimate) |
| Total import duty | about 24.49% |
| 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).
- 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.
- 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: 2804, hydrogen, rare gases and other non-metals (named compound).
- All lines under heading 2804 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
- Gas under pressure
- Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated
- Contains refrigerated gas; may cause cryogenic burns or injury
- 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 1056 / UN 1970 (Non-Flammable Gas): dangerous-goods rules apply by road, sea (IMDG) and air (IATA), with labels, packaging and a transport document.
Price and suppliersNO DATA
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Questions about Krypton
What is the import duty on Krypton in India?
The total import duty on Krypton is about 24.49% of the import value under tariff item 2804 (estimate), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Krypton?
No anti-dumping duty on Krypton was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Krypton in India?
Krypton falls under tariff item 2804 (estimate) of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Krypton 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 Krypton from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Krypton hazardous?
Hazardous: take normal precautions. Gas under pressure. Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. Contains refrigerated gas; may cause cryogenic burns or injury.
Is Krypton 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). 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.