Lithium cobalt oxide (CAS 12190-79-3): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: safety. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2822 (estimate)).
Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
Key facts
| CAS number | 12190-79-3 |
|---|---|
| Formula | CoLiO2 |
| Also called | LITHIUM(1+) ION COBALTOYLOLATE, RefChem:153707, Lithium cobalt(III) oxide, Cobalt lithium dioxide |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2822 (estimate) |
| Total import duty | about 27.73% |
| 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.
Import dutyOK
- About ₹27,730 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: 2822, cobalt oxides and hydroxides (oxide or hydroxide of cobalt).
- All lines under heading 2822 pay basic customs duty 7.5%; with social welfare surcharge and IGST 18% that makes about 27.73%.
- Confirm the exact 8-digit code with your customs broker before you import.
SafetySTOP
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Can cause long-term health damage
- May cause an allergic skin reaction
- May cause cancer
- May damage fertility or the unborn child
- May damage fertility; suspected of damaging the unborn child
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Price and suppliersNO DATA
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Questions about Lithium cobalt oxide
What is the import duty on Lithium cobalt oxide in India?
The total import duty on Lithium cobalt oxide is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2822 (estimate), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Lithium cobalt oxide?
No anti-dumping duty on Lithium cobalt oxide was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Lithium cobalt oxide in India?
Lithium cobalt oxide falls under tariff item 2822 (estimate) of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Lithium cobalt oxide 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 cobalt oxide from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Lithium cobalt oxide hazardous?
Very hazardous: strict controls needed. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Can cause long-term health damage. May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Is Lithium cobalt oxide 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.