O-Phenylenediamine (CAS 95-54-5): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
1,2-phenylenediamine is a phenylenediamine in which the two amino groups are ortho to each other. For trade in India: No ban or licence needed. Normal trade rules apply; handle as its safety advice says. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2921 51 10). 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 | 95-54-5 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C6H8N2 |
| Also called | benzene-1,2-diamine, 1,2-Phenylenediamine, 1,2-Diaminobenzene, 2-Aminoaniline |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2921 51 10 |
| 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 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.
- Import policy (DGFT ITC(HS)) for tariff item 2921 51 10: Free, so no import licence is needed under trade policy.
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 2921 51 10: Free.
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 612-145-00-2): Carc. 2, Muta. 2, Acute Tox. 3, Acute Tox. 4, Eye Irrit. 2, Skin Sens. 1. 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 2921 51 10: O-phenylenediamine.
SafetyCHECK
- Poisonous, even in small amounts
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Can cause long-term health damage
- Harmful to fish and water life
- Toxic if swallowed
- Harmful in contact with skin or if inhaled
- Harmful in contact with skin
- May cause an allergic skin reaction
- Causes serious eye irritation
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Storage, transport & PESOOK
- Ships as UN 1673 (Poison): 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 O-Phenylenediamine
What is the import duty on O-Phenylenediamine in India?
The total import duty on O-Phenylenediamine is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2921 51 10, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on O-Phenylenediamine?
No anti-dumping duty on O-Phenylenediamine was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of O-Phenylenediamine in India?
O-Phenylenediamine falls under tariff item 2921 51 10 of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is O-Phenylenediamine 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.
Can O-Phenylenediamine be imported freely into India?
Under DGFT's ITC(HS) import policy, O-Phenylenediamine is Free.
Does exporting O-Phenylenediamine from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is O-Phenylenediamine hazardous?
Dangerous: handle with proper protection. Poisonous, even in small amounts. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Can cause long-term health damage.
Is O-Phenylenediamine 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.