Morpholine (CAS 110-91-8): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Morpholine is an organic heteromonocyclic compound whose six-membered ring contains four carbon atoms and one nitrogen atom and one oxygen atom that lies opposite to each other; the parent compound of the morpholine family. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: rules in India. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2934 99 20). DGFT policy: import Free, export Free.
Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
Key facts
| CAS number | 110-91-8 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C4H9NO |
| Also called | Diethylene oximide, 1-Oxa-4-azacyclohexane, Tetrahydro-1,4-oxazine, Diethylenimide oxide |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2934 99 20 |
| Total import duty | about 27.73% |
| Anti-dumping duty (most producers) | None found |
| DGFT import policy | Free |
| DGFT export policy | Free |
| SCOMET (export control) | Not listed |
| NDPS / precursor | Not listed |
Every answer, with its source
Rules in IndiaCHECK
- Not on the Indian banned-pesticide, drug-precursor, narcotic, psychotropic or new-drug lists we check.
- Normal factory, storage and GST rules still apply.
- Import policy (DGFT ITC(HS)) for tariff item 2934 99 20: Free, so no import licence is needed under trade policy.
- A BIS Quality Control Order covers morpholine (latest notice 2 Apr 2026 (suspended 1 Apr to 1 Jul 2026)): making, importing or selling it needs the BIS mark while the order is in force. Confirm the current status on chemicals.gov.in.
- On India’s hazardous chemicals list (MSIHC Rules 1989). Importers must send the State authorities the consignment details and full safety information before each import (30 days ahead where possible, never later than the import date) and keep import records.
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.
- Export policy (DGFT ITC(HS)) for tariff item 2934 99 20: Free. However, Export of "Deoxy nucleotide triphosphates" will be in Restricted category and permitted under Restricted Export Authorization.
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 613-028-00-9): Flam. Liq. 3, Acute Tox. 4, Skin Corr. 1B. Suppliers in the EU must label it this way.
Import dutyOK
- About ₹27,730 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).
- Made up of basic customs duty 7.5%, social welfare surcharge 0.75% and IGST 18%. IGST can usually be claimed back as input tax credit.
- Tariff item 2934 99 20: Morpholine.
SafetyCHECK
- Catches fire easily
- Burns skin and eyes, eats into metal
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Harmful to fish and water life
- Flammable liquid and vapor
- May be corrosive to metals
- Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled
- Harmful if swallowed
- Harmful in contact with skin
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Storage, transport & PESOOK
- Flash point about 36.7 °C (The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)).
- It is not a hydrocarbon, so the Petroleum Rules do not class it; storage still follows the state fire service’s rules and the factory licence.
- Ships as UN 2054 (Corrosive Flammable Liquid): 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 Morpholine
What is the import duty on Morpholine in India?
The total import duty on Morpholine is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2934 99 20, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Morpholine?
No anti-dumping duty on Morpholine was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Morpholine in India?
Morpholine falls under tariff item 2934 99 20 of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Morpholine restricted or licensed in India?
BIS mark needed (Quality Control Order). Not on the Indian banned-pesticide, drug-precursor, narcotic, psychotropic or new-drug lists we check. Normal factory, storage and GST rules still apply.
Can Morpholine be imported freely into India?
Under DGFT's ITC(HS) import policy, Morpholine is Free.
Does exporting Morpholine from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Morpholine hazardous?
Dangerous: handle with proper protection. Catches fire easily. Burns skin and eyes, eats into metal. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing.
Is Morpholine 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.