Safrole (CAS 94-59-7): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Safrole is a member of the class of benzodioxoles that is 1,3-benzodioxole which is substituted by an allyl group at position 5. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: rules in India; exporting from India; global treaties & export markets; safety. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2932 94 00). DGFT policy: import Free, export Free (conditions). NDPS precursor schedule: B, C. EU CMR classification: Carc. 1B.
Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
Key facts
| CAS number | 94-59-7 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C10H10O2 |
| Also called | Safrol, Shikimole, Shikomol, 5-Allyl-1,3-benzodioxole |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2932 94 00 |
| Total import duty | about 27.73% |
| Anti-dumping duty (most producers) | None found |
| DGFT import policy | Free |
| DGFT export policy | Free (conditions) |
| SCOMET (export control) | Not listed |
| NDPS / precursor | B, C |
| EU CMR classification | Carc. 1B |
Every answer, with its source
Rules in IndiaCHECK
- Listed in India's NDPS RCS Order 2013, Schedules B and C (drug precursor).
- Importing it needs a No Objection Certificate from the Narcotics Commissioner.
- Import policy (DGFT ITC(HS)) for tariff item 2932 94 00: Free, so no import licence is needed under trade policy.
Exporting from IndiaCHECK
- Export policy (DGFT ITC(HS)) for tariff item 2932 94 00: Free, but with conditions. However, Export of Safrole and any essential oil containing 4% or more safrole is Free subject to No Objection Certificate from Narcotics Commissioner of India, Gwalior.
- Exporting it needs a No Objection Certificate from the Narcotics Commissioner.
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.
- Active on the US TSCA Inventory, so it can be imported into the US without a new-chemical notice.
- A US DEA List I chemical (drug precursor): imports into the US need a DEA import declaration.
- Listed on the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals (AICIS), so it can be introduced into Australia as an existing industrial chemical.
- EU: harmonised classification as a carcinogen category 1B (CLP Annex VI, index 605-020-00-9). It may not be sold to the general public in the EU as such or in mixtures above the limit (REACH Annex XVII, entries 28-30), and its use at work must be minimised.
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 2932 94 00: Safrole.
SafetySTOP
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Can cause long-term health damage
- Harmful if swallowed
- Causes skin irritation
- May cause cancer
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Storage, transport & PESOOK
- Ships as UN 3082 (Class 9): 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 Safrole
What is the import duty on Safrole in India?
The total import duty on Safrole is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2932 94 00, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Safrole?
No anti-dumping duty on Safrole was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Safrole in India?
Safrole falls under tariff item 2932 94 00 of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Safrole restricted or licensed in India?
Controlled chemical: licence or registration needed. Listed in India's NDPS RCS Order 2013, Schedules B and C (drug precursor). Importing it needs a No Objection Certificate from the Narcotics Commissioner.
Can Safrole be imported freely into India?
Under DGFT's ITC(HS) import policy, Safrole is Free.
Does exporting Safrole from India need a licence?
Export allowed with a licence or permission. Export policy (DGFT ITC(HS)) for tariff item 2932 94 00: Free, but with conditions. However, Export of Safrole and any essential oil containing 4% or more safrole is Free subject to No Objection Certificate from Narcotics Commissioner of India, Gwalior.
Is Safrole hazardous?
Very hazardous: strict controls needed. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Can cause long-term health damage. Harmful if swallowed.
Is Safrole regulated under global treaties or in the EU and US?
US: DEA listed chemical. 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.