Lithium (CAS 7439-93-2): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Lithium atom is an alkali metal atom. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: import duty. Import duty is about 37.47% (tariff item 8506 50 00).
Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
Key facts
| CAS number | 7439-93-2 |
|---|---|
| Formula | Li |
| Also called | Lithium, metallic, Lithium, elemental, Lithium element, Lithium 7 |
| Tariff item (HS) | 8506 50 00 |
| Total import duty | about 37.47% |
| 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).
- 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 003-001-00-4): Water-react. 1, Skin Corr. 1B. Suppliers in the EU must label it this way.
Import dutyCHECK
- About ₹37,470 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).
- Made up of basic customs duty 15%, social welfare surcharge 1.5% and IGST 18%. IGST can usually be claimed back as input tax credit.
- Tariff item 8506 50 00: Lithium.
- A lower rate may apply under certain conditions; ask your customs broker.
SafetyCHECK
- Catches fire easily
- Burns skin and eyes, eats into metal
- In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously
- Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
- Causes serious eye damage
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Storage, transport & PESOOK
- Ships as UN 1415 (Dangerous When Wet): 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.
US patentsOK
- Generic versions can be sold in the US.
- Indian patents are not checked.
Questions about Lithium
What is the import duty on Lithium in India?
The total import duty on Lithium is about 37.47% of the import value under tariff item 8506 50 00, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Lithium?
No anti-dumping duty on Lithium was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Lithium in India?
Lithium falls under tariff item 8506 50 00 of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Lithium 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 Lithium from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Lithium hazardous?
Dangerous: handle with proper protection. Catches fire easily. Burns skin and eyes, eats into metal. In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously.
Is Lithium 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.