Polyvinyl alcohol (CAS 9002-89-5): 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 3905 30 00). 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 | 9002-89-5 |
|---|---|
| Tariff item (HS) | 3905 30 00 |
| 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 3905 30 00: 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 3905 30 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).
- 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 3905 30 00: Poly (vinyl alcohol), whether or not containing unhydrolysed acetate groups.
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 Polyvinyl alcohol
What is the import duty on Polyvinyl alcohol in India?
The total import duty on Polyvinyl alcohol is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 3905 30 00, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Polyvinyl alcohol?
No anti-dumping duty on Polyvinyl alcohol was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Polyvinyl alcohol in India?
Polyvinyl alcohol falls under tariff item 3905 30 00 of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Polyvinyl alcohol 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 Polyvinyl alcohol be imported freely into India?
Under DGFT's ITC(HS) import policy, Polyvinyl alcohol is Free.
Does exporting Polyvinyl alcohol from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Polyvinyl alcohol 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 Polyvinyl alcohol 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.