Molybdenum disulfide (CAS 1317-33-5): import duty, licences and trade rules in India

Molybdenum disulfide is a sulfide salt. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: safety. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2830 (estimate)).

OK to trade, but watch: safety.

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

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Key facts

CAS number1317-33-5
FormulaMoS2
Also calledMolybdenum(IV) sulfide, Molysulfide, Molykote, Motimol
Tariff item (HS)2830 (estimate)
Total import dutyabout 27.73%
Anti-dumping duty (most producers)None found
SCOMET (export control)Not listed
NDPS / precursorNot listed

Every answer, with its source

Rules in IndiaOK

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.
Source: CIB&RC pesticide lists · CDSCO new drug approvals · NDPS RCS Order 2013

Exporting from IndiaOK

No export licence needed
  • Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
  • The buyer’s country may still have its own import rules.
Source: DGFT SCOMET list · NDPS RCS Order 2013

Global treaties & export marketsOK

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.
  • 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 27.73% of the import value (estimate)
  • 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: 2830, sulphides; polysulphides (sulphide).
  • All lines under heading 2830 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.
Source: Customs Tariff of India, CBIC · Notification 45/2025-Customs · Notification 9/2025-Integrated Tax (Rate)

SafetySTOP

Very hazardous: strict controls needed
  • Can cause long-term health damage
  • May cause cancer
  • Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.

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Questions about Molybdenum disulfide

What is the import duty on Molybdenum disulfide in India?

The total import duty on Molybdenum disulfide is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2830 (estimate), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.

Is there anti-dumping duty on Molybdenum disulfide?

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

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

Molybdenum disulfide falls under tariff item 2830 (estimate) of the Customs Tariff of India.

Is Molybdenum disulfide 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 Molybdenum disulfide from India need a licence?

No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.

Is Molybdenum disulfide hazardous?

Very hazardous: strict controls needed. Can cause long-term health damage. May cause cancer. Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.

Is Molybdenum disulfide 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.