Phthalonitrile (CAS 91-15-6): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Phthalonitrile is a dinitrile that is benzene which is substituted by cyano groups at positions 1 and 2. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: safety. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2926 (estimate)).
Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
Key facts
| CAS number | 91-15-6 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C8H4N2 |
| Also called | 1,2-Dicyanobenzene, 1,2-BENZENEDICARBONITRILE, o-Phthalodinitrile, benzene-1,2-dicarbonitrile |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2926 (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.
- 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.
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: 2926, nitrile-function compounds (nitrile group).
- 4 of 5 lines under heading 2926 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.
SafetySTOP
- Poisonous, even in small amounts
- Fatal if swallowed
- Toxic if swallowed
- Toxic in contact with skin
- Toxic if inhaled
- Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Storage, transport & PESOOK
- Ships as UN 3276: dangerous-goods rules apply by road, sea (IMDG) and air (IATA), with labels, packaging and a transport document.
Price and suppliersNO DATA
- Post a requirement and we will find suppliers for you.
Questions about Phthalonitrile
What is the import duty on Phthalonitrile in India?
The total import duty on Phthalonitrile is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2926 (estimate), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Phthalonitrile?
No anti-dumping duty on Phthalonitrile was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Phthalonitrile in India?
Phthalonitrile falls under tariff item 2926 (estimate) of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Phthalonitrile 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 Phthalonitrile from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Phthalonitrile hazardous?
Very hazardous: strict controls needed. Poisonous, even in small amounts. Fatal if swallowed. Toxic if swallowed.
Is Phthalonitrile 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.