Phenol formaldehyde resin (CAS 9003-35-4): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
A polymer, natural material or mixture with no single chemical structure. 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 3909 40 20). 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 | 9003-35-4 |
|---|---|
| Tariff item (HS) | 3909 40 20 |
| 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 3909 40 20: 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 3909 40 20: 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).
- Active on the US TSCA Inventory, so it can be imported into the US without a new-chemical notice.
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 3909 40 20: Phenol formaldehyde resins.
SafetyNO DATA
- No classification does not mean it is safe.
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Price and suppliersNO DATA
- Post a requirement and we will find suppliers for you.
Questions about Phenol formaldehyde resin
What is the import duty on Phenol formaldehyde resin in India?
The total import duty on Phenol formaldehyde resin is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 3909 40 20, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Phenol formaldehyde resin?
No anti-dumping duty on Phenol formaldehyde resin was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Phenol formaldehyde resin in India?
Phenol formaldehyde resin falls under tariff item 3909 40 20 of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Phenol formaldehyde resin 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 Phenol formaldehyde resin be imported freely into India?
Under DGFT's ITC(HS) import policy, Phenol formaldehyde resin is Free.
Does exporting Phenol formaldehyde resin from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Phenol formaldehyde resin hazardous?
No hazard classification found. No classification does not mean it is safe. Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Is Phenol formaldehyde resin 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). Active on the US TSCA Inventory, so it can be imported into the US without a new-chemical notice.
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Guidance from official lists, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with DGFT, customs or the regulator before you trade.