Palladium (CAS 7440-05-3): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Palladium is chemical element (nickel group element atom) with atomic number 46. For trade in India: No ban or licence needed. Normal trade rules apply; handle as its safety advice says. Import duty is about 8.67% (tariff item 7110 21 00).
Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
Key facts
| CAS number | 7440-05-3 |
|---|---|
| Formula | Pd |
| Also called | Palladium element, paladio, Palladex 600, Palladium, elemental |
| Tariff item (HS) | 7110 21 00 |
| Total import duty | about 8.67% |
| 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 ₹8,670 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).
- Made up of basic customs duty 5%, social welfare surcharge 0.5% and IGST 3%. IGST can usually be claimed back as input tax credit.
- Tariff item 7110 21 00: Unwrought or in powder form.
- Includes a reduced basic customs duty from notification 45/2025.
- A lower rate may apply under certain conditions; ask your customs broker.
SafetyCHECK
- Catches fire easily
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Flammable solid
- Causes skin irritation
- Causes serious eye irritation
- May cause respiratory irritation
- May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Price and suppliersNO DATA
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Questions about Palladium
What is the import duty on Palladium in India?
The total import duty on Palladium is about 8.67% of the import value under tariff item 7110 21 00, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Palladium?
No anti-dumping duty on Palladium was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Palladium in India?
Palladium falls under tariff item 7110 21 00 of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Palladium 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 Palladium from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Palladium hazardous?
Dangerous: handle with proper protection. Catches fire easily. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Flammable solid.
Is Palladium 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.