Propylene Glycol (CAS 57-55-6): import duty, licences and trade rules in India

Propane-1,2-diol is the simplest member of the class of propane-1,2-diols, consisting of propane in which a hydrogen at position 1 and a hydrogen at position 2 are substituted by hydroxy groups. 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 2905 32 00). DGFT policy: import Free, export Free.

No ban or licence needed. Normal trade rules apply; handle as its safety advice says.

Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.

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Key facts

CAS number57-55-6
FormulaC3H8O2
Also called1,2-propanediol, propane-1,2-diol, 1,2-Propylene glycol, 1,2-dihydroxypropane
Tariff item (HS)2905 32 00
Total import dutyabout 27.73%
Anti-dumping duty (most producers)None found
DGFT import policyFree
DGFT export policyFree
SCOMET (export control)Not listed
NDPS / precursorNot listed

Every answer, with its source

Rules in IndiaOK

Allowed, under the normal registration
  • A medicine containing it was approved by CDSCO in 2020: Propylene glycol 0.6% lubricant eye drops.
  • Making or selling medicines needs a drug licence.
  • Import policy (DGFT ITC(HS)) for tariff item 2905 32 00: Free, so no import licence is needed under trade policy.
Source: CIB&RC pesticide lists · CDSCO new drug approvals · NDPS RCS Order 2013 · DGFT ITC(HS) 2022, Schedule 1 Import Policy

Exporting from IndiaOK

No export licence needed
  • 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 2905 32 00: Free.
Source: DGFT SCOMET list · NDPS RCS Order 2013 · DGFT ITC(HS) 2022, Schedule 2 Export Policy

Global treaties & export marketsOK

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.
  • 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.
Source: Stockholm Convention, all listed POPs · Rotterdam Convention Annex III · Montreal Protocol annexes (ozone layer, Kigali HFCs) · US EPA TSCA Inventory · ECHA REACH lists, as published in PubChem

Import dutyOK

About 27.73% of the import value
  • 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 2905 32 00: Propylene glycol (propane-1,2-diol).
Source: Customs Tariff of India, CBIC · Notification 45/2025-Customs · Notification 9/2025-Integrated Tax (Rate)

SafetyOK

Not classified as hazardous
  • Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Source: PubChem GHS classification

Price and suppliersOK

About ₹169/kg in India
  • Latest Indian market rate ₹169/kg on 2026-10-28 (up 3.8% in 7 days).
Source: RasayanXchange market data

Questions about Propylene Glycol

What is the import duty on Propylene Glycol in India?

The total import duty on Propylene Glycol is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2905 32 00, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.

Is there anti-dumping duty on Propylene Glycol?

No anti-dumping duty on Propylene Glycol was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.

What is the HS code (tariff item) of Propylene Glycol in India?

Propylene Glycol falls under tariff item 2905 32 00 of the Customs Tariff of India.

Is Propylene Glycol restricted or licensed in India?

Allowed, under the normal registration. A medicine containing it was approved by CDSCO in 2020: Propylene glycol 0.6% lubricant eye drops. Making or selling medicines needs a drug licence.

Can Propylene Glycol be imported freely into India?

Under DGFT's ITC(HS) import policy, Propylene Glycol is Free.

Does exporting Propylene Glycol from India need a licence?

No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.

Is Propylene Glycol hazardous?

Not classified as hazardous. Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.

Is Propylene Glycol 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.