Myrcene (CAS 123-35-3): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Beta-myrcene is a monoterpene that is octa-1,6-diene bearing methylene and methyl substituents at positions 3 and 7 respectively. For trade in India: No ban or licence needed. Normal trade rules apply; handle as its safety advice says. Import duty is about 21.24% (tariff item 2901 (estimate)).
Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
Key facts
| CAS number | 123-35-3 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C10H16 |
| Also called | beta-Myrcene, 7-Methyl-3-methylene-1,6-octadiene, 1,6-Octadiene, 7-methyl-3-methylene-, 7-methyl-3-methylideneocta-1,6-diene |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2901 (estimate) |
| Total import duty | about 21.24% |
| 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.
Import dutyOK
- About ₹21,240 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 structure: 2901, acyclic hydrocarbons (hydrocarbon).
- All lines under heading 2901 pay basic customs duty 2.5%; with social welfare surcharge and IGST 18% that makes about 21.24%.
- Confirm the exact 8-digit code with your customs broker before you import.
SafetyCHECK
- Catches fire easily
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Can cause long-term health damage
- Harmful to fish and water life
- Flammable liquid and vapor
- May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
- Causes skin irritation
- Causes serious eye irritation
- Very toxic to aquatic life
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Storage, transport & PESOOK
- Petroleum Class B (flash point about 39.4 °C): importing, storing or transporting it above the exempted quantity needs a PESO licence.
- Ships as UN 2319 (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 Myrcene
What is the import duty on Myrcene in India?
The total import duty on Myrcene is about 21.24% of the import value under tariff item 2901 (estimate), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Myrcene?
No anti-dumping duty on Myrcene was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Myrcene in India?
Myrcene falls under tariff item 2901 (estimate) of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Myrcene 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 Myrcene from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Myrcene hazardous?
Dangerous: handle with proper protection. Catches fire easily. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Can cause long-term health damage.
Is Myrcene 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.