Propylene glycol methyl ether acetate (CAS 108-65-6): 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 2915 (estimate)).
Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
Key facts
| CAS number | 108-65-6 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C6H12O3 |
| Also called | PGMEA cpd, RefChem:433493, 1-Methoxy-2-propyl acetate, 1-methoxypropan-2-yl acetate |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2915 (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.
- 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 607-195-00-7): Flam. Liq. 3. Suppliers in the EU must label it this way.
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: 2915, saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their derivatives (an ester, classified by its carboxylic acid group).
- 46 of 48 lines under heading 2915 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.
SafetyCHECK
- Catches fire easily
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Flammable liquid and vapor
- May cause drowsiness or dizziness
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Storage, transport & PESOOK
- Flash point about 42 °C (ILO-WHO International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSCs)).
- It is not a hydrocarbon, so the Petroleum Rules do not class it; storage still follows the state fire service’s rules and the factory licence.
- Ships as UN 1993 / UN 3271 (Flammable Liquid): dangerous-goods rules apply by road, sea (IMDG) and air (IATA), with labels, packaging and a transport document.
Price and suppliersOK
- Latest Indian market rate ₹172/kg on 2026-10-23.
Questions about Propylene glycol methyl ether acetate
What is the import duty on Propylene glycol methyl ether acetate in India?
The total import duty on Propylene glycol methyl ether acetate is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2915 (estimate), 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 methyl ether acetate?
No anti-dumping duty on Propylene glycol methyl ether acetate was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Propylene glycol methyl ether acetate in India?
Propylene glycol methyl ether acetate falls under tariff item 2915 (estimate) of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Propylene glycol methyl ether acetate 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 Propylene glycol methyl ether acetate from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Propylene glycol methyl ether acetate hazardous?
Hazardous: take normal precautions. Catches fire easily. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Flammable liquid and vapor.
Is Propylene glycol methyl ether acetate 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.