Phthalic Anhydride (CAS 85-44-9): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Phthalic anhydride is the cyclic dicarboxylic anhydride that is the anhydride of phthalic acid. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: import duty. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2917 35 00). Anti-dumping duty applies: China PR: US$ 40.08 per tonne; Korea RP: US$ 140.17 per tonne. 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 | 85-44-9 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C8H4O3 |
| Also called | 1,3-Isobenzofurandione, 2-Benzofuran-1,3-dione, Phthalandione, Retarder esen |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2917 35 00 |
| Total import duty | about 27.73% |
| Anti-dumping duty (most producers) | China PR: US$ 40.08 per tonne; Korea RP: US$ 140.17 per tonne |
| 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 2917 35 00: 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 2917 35 00: 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 607-009-00-4): Acute Tox. 4, STOT SE 3, Skin Irrit. 2, Eye Dam. 1, Resp. Sens. 1, Skin Sens. 1. Suppliers in the EU must label it this way.
Import dutyCHECK
- Anti-dumping duty on phthalic anhydride. From China PR: US$ 40.08 per tonne for most producers. From Korea RP: US$ 140.17 per tonne for most producers. Named producers pay their own amount only with their declaration on the invoice. Notification 20/2026-Customs (ADD) (sunset review of 43/2021), in force until Aug 2031.
- 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 2917 35 00: Phthalic anhydride.
SafetyCHECK
- Burns skin and eyes, eats into metal
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Can cause long-term health damage
- Harmful if swallowed
- Causes skin irritation
- May cause an allergic skin reaction
- Causes serious eye damage
- May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Storage, transport & PESOOK
- Ships as UN 2214 (Corrosive): dangerous-goods rules apply by road, sea (IMDG) and air (IATA), with labels, packaging and a transport document.
Price and suppliersOK
- No daily rate yet. Ask suppliers for a quote.
Questions about Phthalic Anhydride
What is the import duty on Phthalic Anhydride in India?
The total import duty on Phthalic Anhydride is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2917 35 00, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Phthalic Anhydride?
Anti-dumping duty on phthalic anhydride. From China PR: US$ 40.08 per tonne for most producers. From Korea RP: US$ 140.17 per tonne for most producers. Named producers pay their own amount only with their declaration on the invoice. Notification 20/2026-Customs (ADD) (sunset review of 43/2021), in force until Aug 2031.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Phthalic Anhydride in India?
Phthalic Anhydride falls under tariff item 2917 35 00 of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Phthalic Anhydride 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 2917 35 00: Free, so no import licence is needed under trade policy.
Can Phthalic Anhydride be imported freely into India?
Under DGFT's ITC(HS) import policy, Phthalic Anhydride is Free.
Does exporting Phthalic Anhydride from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Phthalic Anhydride hazardous?
Dangerous: handle with proper protection. Burns skin and eyes, eats into metal. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Can cause long-term health damage.
Is Phthalic Anhydride 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.