Phenol (CAS 108-95-2): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Phenol is an organic hydroxy compound that consists of benzene bearing a single hydroxy substituent. 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 2907 11 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 | 108-95-2 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C6H6O |
| Also called | carbolic acid, Hydroxybenzene, Phenic acid, Oxybenzene |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2907 11 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.
- Import policy (DGFT ITC(HS)) for tariff item 2907 11 10: Free, so no import licence is needed under trade policy.
- 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 2907 11 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 604-001-00-2): Muta. 2, Acute Tox. 3, STOT RE 2, 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 2907 11 10: Phenol, as pure carbolic acid.
SafetyCHECK
- Burns skin and eyes, eats into metal
- Poisonous, even in small amounts
- Can cause long-term health damage
- Harmful to fish and water life
- Toxic if swallowed
- Toxic in contact with skin
- Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
- Causes serious eye damage
- Toxic if inhaled
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Storage, transport & PESOOK
- Ships as UN 1671 / UN 2312 / UN 2821 (Poison): dangerous-goods rules apply by road, sea (IMDG) and air (IATA), with labels, packaging and a transport document.
Price and suppliersOK
- Latest Indian market rate ₹174/kg on 2026-10-31 (down 3.4% in 7 days).
Questions about Phenol
What is the import duty on Phenol in India?
The total import duty on Phenol is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2907 11 10, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Phenol?
No anti-dumping duty on Phenol was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Phenol in India?
Phenol falls under tariff item 2907 11 10 of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Phenol restricted or licensed in India?
No ban or licence; import paperwork applies. Not on the Indian banned-pesticide, drug-precursor, narcotic, psychotropic or new-drug lists we check. Import policy (DGFT ITC(HS)) for tariff item 2907 11 10: Free, so no import licence is needed under trade policy.
Can Phenol be imported freely into India?
Under DGFT's ITC(HS) import policy, Phenol is Free.
Does exporting Phenol from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Phenol hazardous?
Dangerous: handle with proper protection. Burns skin and eyes, eats into metal. Poisonous, even in small amounts. Can cause long-term health damage.
Is Phenol 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.