Propane (CAS 74-98-6): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Propane is a gas molecular entity and an alkane. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: storage, transport & PESO. Import duty is about 22.32% (tariff item 2711 12 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 | 74-98-6 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C3H8 |
| Also called | n-Propane, Dimethylmethane, Propyl hydride, Propyldihydride |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2711 12 00 |
| Total import duty | about 22.32% |
| 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 2711 12 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 2711 12 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 601-003-00-5): Flam. Gas 1, Press. Gas. Suppliers in the EU must label it this way.
Import dutyOK
- About ₹22,320 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).
- Made up of basic customs duty 15%, social welfare surcharge 1.5% and IGST 5%. IGST can usually be claimed back as input tax credit.
- Tariff item 2711 12 00: Propane, liquefied.
- A lower rate may apply under certain conditions; ask your customs broker.
SafetyCHECK
- Catches fire easily
- Gas under pressure
- Extremely flammable gas
- Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Storage, transport & PESOCHECK
- A gas under pressure: filling, storing or transporting it in cylinders needs PESO approval, and large storage tanks need a licence under the SMPV(U) Rules.
- Ships as UN 1075 / UN 1978 (Flammable Gas): dangerous-goods rules apply by road, sea (IMDG) and air (IATA), with labels, packaging and a transport document.
Price and suppliersNO DATA
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Questions about Propane
What is the import duty on Propane in India?
The total import duty on Propane is about 22.32% of the import value under tariff item 2711 12 00, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Propane?
No anti-dumping duty on Propane was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Propane in India?
Propane falls under tariff item 2711 12 00 of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Propane 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 Propane be imported freely into India?
Under DGFT's ITC(HS) import policy, Propane is Free.
Does exporting Propane from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Propane hazardous?
Dangerous: handle with proper protection. Catches fire easily. Gas under pressure. Extremely flammable gas.
Is Propane 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.