Manganese (CAS 7439-96-5): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Manganese atom is a manganese group element atom. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: exporting from India. Import duty is about 24.49% (tariff item 8111 (estimate)). DGFT policy: import not listed, export Restricted.
Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
Key facts
| CAS number | 7439-96-5 |
|---|---|
| Formula | Mn |
| Also called | Cutaval, Manganese-55, MN, MANGANUM METALLICUM |
| Tariff item (HS) | 8111 (estimate) |
| Total import duty | about 24.49% |
| Anti-dumping duty (most producers) | None found |
| DGFT export policy | Restricted |
| 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 IndiaCHECK
- Export under DGFT's policy for tariff item 2602 00 10 is Restricted: it needs a DGFT export authorisation or must meet the stated conditions.
- Not on the SCOMET export-control 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.
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: 8111, manganese.
- 3 of 4 lines under heading 8111 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
- Catches fire easily
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Harmful to fish and water life
- Flammable solid
- Causes serious eye irritation
- Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
- Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Price and suppliersNO DATA
- Post a requirement and we will find suppliers for you.
US patentsCHECK
- The molecule is free, but some US formulations or uses are still protected.
- 1 generic companies already sell it in the US.
- Indian patents are not checked.
Questions about Manganese
What is the import duty on Manganese in India?
The total import duty on Manganese is about 24.49% of the import value under tariff item 8111 (estimate), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Manganese?
No anti-dumping duty on Manganese was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Manganese in India?
Manganese falls under tariff item 8111 (estimate) of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Manganese 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 Manganese from India need a licence?
Export restricted (DGFT policy). Export under DGFT's policy for tariff item 2602 00 10 is Restricted: it needs a DGFT export authorisation or must meet the stated conditions.
Is Manganese hazardous?
Dangerous: handle with proper protection. Catches fire easily. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Harmful to fish and water life.
Is Manganese 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.