RubiadinCAS 117-02-2 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Rubiadin is a dihydroxyanthraquinone that is anthracene-9,10-dione substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 1 and 3 and a methyl group at position 2. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: global treaties & export markets. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 3203 00 (subheading)).
Checked 2026-11-12 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
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 marketsCHECK
- Not listed by the Stockholm Convention (persistent pollutants), the Rotterdam Convention (prior consent before export) or the Montreal Protocol (ozone layer).
- No EU REACH registration found: an EU importer (or your only representative) must register it before importing a tonne or more a year. Medicines and pesticide actives follow their own EU rules.
- Not on the US TSCA Inventory: EPA needs a premanufacture notice before it can be imported, unless it is a pesticide, drug or food additive, which TSCA does not cover.
Import dutyOK
- About ₹27,730 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).
- The EU customs inventory (ECICS) classifies it under CN 3203 00 10, so its HS subheading is 3203 00.
- India splits subheading 3203 00 into 5 lines: 3203 00 10 (Colouring matter of vegetable or animal origin (including dyeing extracts but ex); 3203 00 20 (Colouring matter of vegetable or animal origin (including dyeing extracts but ex); 3203 00 30 (Colouring matter of vegetable or animal origin (including dyeing extracts but ex); 3203 00 40 (Colouring matter of vegetable or animal origin (including dyeing extracts but ex); 3203 00 90 (Colouring matter of vegetable or animal origin (including dyeing extracts but ex).
- Basic customs duty 7.5% on every one of them; with social welfare surcharge and IGST 18% that makes about 27.73%.
- Lines that name a chemical are for that chemical; one that no line names goes under "Other" (3203 00 90).
- Confirm the exact 8-digit line with your customs broker before you import.
SafetyCHECK
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Harmful if swallowed
- 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.
Key facts
| CAS number | 117-02-2 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C15H10O4 |
| Also called | 1,3-dihydroxy-2-methylanthracene-9,10-dione, 9,10-Anthracenedione, 1,3-dihydroxy-2-methyl-, 1,3-dihydroxy-2-methyl-9,10-anthracenedione, CHEBI:69533 |
| Tariff item (HS) | 3203 00 (subheading) |
| Total import duty | about 27.73% |
| Anti-dumping duty (most producers) | None found |
| SCOMET (export control) | Not listed |
| NDPS / precursor | Not listed |
Questions about Rubiadin
What is the import duty on Rubiadin in India?
The total import duty on Rubiadin is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 3203 00 (subheading), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Rubiadin?
No anti-dumping duty on Rubiadin was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Rubiadin in India?
Rubiadin falls under HS subheading 3203 00, as classified by the EU customs inventory (ECICS). India splits that subheading into several 8-digit lines; confirm the exact line with your customs broker.
Is Rubiadin 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 Rubiadin from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Rubiadin hazardous?
Hazardous: take normal precautions. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Harmful if swallowed. Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Is Rubiadin regulated under global treaties or in the EU and US?
US: new chemical under TSCA. Not listed by the Stockholm Convention (persistent pollutants), the Rotterdam Convention (prior consent before export) or the Montreal Protocol (ozone layer). No EU REACH registration found: an EU importer (or your only representative) must register it before importing a tonne or more a year. Medicines and pesticide actives follow their own EU rules.
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Guidance from official lists, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with DGFT, customs or the regulator before you trade.