Octanoic Acid (CAS 124-07-2): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Octanoic acid is a straight-chain saturated fatty acid that is heptane in which one of the hydrogens of a terminal methyl group has been replaced by a carboxy group. 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 2915 90 92). 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 | 124-07-2 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C8H16O2 |
| Also called | caprylic acid, n-octanoic acid, n-caprylic acid, Octylic acid |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2915 90 92 |
| 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 2915 90 92: 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 2915 90 92: 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 607-708-00-4): Skin Corr. 1C, Aquatic Chronic 3. 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 2915 90 92: Octoic acid (caprylic acid).
SafetyCHECK
- Burns skin and eyes, eats into metal
- Poisonous, even in small amounts
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Harmful if swallowed
- Toxic in contact with skin
- Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
- Causes serious eye damage
- Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Storage, transport & PESOOK
- Ships as UN 3265 (Corrosive): dangerous-goods rules apply by road, sea (IMDG) and air (IATA), with labels, packaging and a transport document.
Food residue limitsOK
- India (FSSAI) has no specific limit, so the default 0.01 mg/kg applies to food.
- EU: approved as a pesticide.
Price and suppliersNO DATA
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Questions about Octanoic Acid
What is the import duty on Octanoic Acid in India?
The total import duty on Octanoic Acid is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2915 90 92, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Octanoic Acid?
No anti-dumping duty on Octanoic Acid was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Octanoic Acid in India?
Octanoic Acid falls under tariff item 2915 90 92 of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Octanoic Acid 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 Octanoic Acid be imported freely into India?
Under DGFT's ITC(HS) import policy, Octanoic Acid is Free.
Does exporting Octanoic Acid from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Octanoic Acid hazardous?
Dangerous: handle with proper protection. Burns skin and eyes, eats into metal. Poisonous, even in small amounts. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing.
Is Octanoic Acid 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.