Phthalocyanine copper (alpha-form) (CAS 147-14-8): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
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 2933 (estimate)).
Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
Key facts
| CAS number | 147-14-8 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C32H16CuN8 |
| Also called | Copper(II) phthalocyanine, Dye content >99 %, Copper(II) phthalocyanine, beta-form, Dye content 90 %, Copper(II) phthalocyanine, sublimed grade, Dye content 99 %, Copper(II) phthalocyanine, triple-sublimed grade, >99.95% trace metals basis |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2933 (estimate) |
| Total import duty | about 27.73% |
| 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.
- 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.
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).
- No EU REACH registration found: an EU importer (or your only representative) must register it before importing a tonne or more a year. Medicines and pesticide actives follow their own EU rules.
- 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).
- No tariff line names this chemical, so we worked out its likely heading from its structure: 2933, heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only (ring containing nitrogen).
- 82 of 88 lines under heading 2933 pay basic customs duty 7.5%; with social welfare surcharge and IGST 18% that makes about 27.73%.
- Confirm the exact 8-digit code with your customs broker before you import.
SafetyNO DATA
- No classification does not mean it is safe.
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Price and suppliersOK
- No daily rate yet. Ask suppliers for a quote.
Questions about Phthalocyanine copper (alpha-form)
What is the import duty on Phthalocyanine copper (alpha-form) in India?
The total import duty on Phthalocyanine copper (alpha-form) is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2933 (estimate), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Phthalocyanine copper (alpha-form)?
No anti-dumping duty on Phthalocyanine copper (alpha-form) was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Phthalocyanine copper (alpha-form) in India?
Phthalocyanine copper (alpha-form) falls under tariff item 2933 (estimate) of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Phthalocyanine copper (alpha-form) 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. 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.
Does exporting Phthalocyanine copper (alpha-form) from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Phthalocyanine copper (alpha-form) 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 Phthalocyanine copper (alpha-form) 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). No EU REACH registration found: an EU importer (or your only representative) must register it before importing a tonne or more a year. Medicines and pesticide actives follow their own EU rules.
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Guidance from official lists, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with DGFT, customs or the regulator before you trade.