Silver (CAS 7440-22-4): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Silver(0) is an elemental silver. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: rules in India. Import duty is about 8.67% (tariff item 7106 (estimate)). DGFT policy: import Restricted, export not listed.
Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
Key facts
| CAS number | 7440-22-4 |
|---|---|
| Formula | Ag |
| Also called | Argentum, Silver atom, Silver metal, Colloidal silver |
| Tariff item (HS) | 7106 (estimate) |
| Total import duty | about 8.67% |
| Anti-dumping duty (most producers) | None found |
| DGFT import policy | Restricted |
| SCOMET (export control) | Not listed |
| NDPS / precursor | Not listed |
Every answer, with its source
Rules in IndiaCHECK
- 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 under DGFT's policy for tariff item 2843 10 20 is Restricted: it needs a DGFT import authorisation or must meet the stated conditions (policy condition 26 of chapter 28).
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 047-004-00-9): Repr. 2, STOT RE 2. Suppliers in the EU must label it this way.
- EU: harmonised classification (CLP Annex VI, index 047-005-00-4): Repr. 2, STOT RE 2, Aquatic Acute 1, Aquatic Chronic 1. Suppliers in the EU must label it this way.
Import dutyOK
- About ₹8,670 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 name: 7106, silver.
- All lines under heading 7106 pay basic customs duty 10%; with social welfare surcharge and IGST 3% that makes about 8.67%.
- Confirm the exact 8-digit code with your customs broker before you import.
SafetyCHECK
- Harmful to fish and water life
- Very toxic to aquatic life
- Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Storage, transport & PESOOK
- Ships as UN 3077 (Class 9): dangerous-goods rules apply by road, sea (IMDG) and air (IATA), with labels, packaging and a transport document.
Price and suppliersNO DATA
- Post a requirement and we will find suppliers for you.
Questions about Silver
What is the import duty on Silver in India?
The total import duty on Silver is about 8.67% of the import value under tariff item 7106 (estimate), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Silver?
No anti-dumping duty on Silver was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Silver in India?
Silver falls under tariff item 7106 (estimate) of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Silver restricted or licensed in India?
Import restricted (DGFT policy). 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 Silver be imported freely into India?
Under DGFT's ITC(HS) import policy, Silver is Restricted. Restricted items need a DGFT import authorisation or must meet the stated conditions.
Does exporting Silver from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Silver hazardous?
Hazardous: take normal precautions. Harmful to fish and water life. Very toxic to aquatic life. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Is Silver 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.