Sulfuric Acid (CAS 7664-93-9): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Sulfuric acid is a sulfur oxoacid that consists of two oxo and two hydroxy groups joined covalently to a central sulfur atom. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: food residue limits. Import duty is about 13.66% (tariff item 2807 00 10). DGFT policy: import Free, export Free.
Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
Key facts
| CAS number | 7664-93-9 |
|---|---|
| Formula | H2O4S |
| Also called | Sulphuric acid, Dihydrogen sulfate, Dipping acid, Battery acid |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2807 00 10 |
| Total import duty | about 13.66% |
| Anti-dumping duty (most producers) | None found |
| DGFT import policy | Free |
| DGFT export policy | Free |
| 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.
- Internationally monitored drug precursor (UN 1988 Convention, Table II). India does not license it, but some importing countries ask for end-use papers, and unusual bulk orders may be reported.
- Import policy (DGFT ITC(HS)) for tariff item 2807 00 10: Free, so no import licence is needed under trade policy.
- On India’s hazardous chemicals list (MSIHC Rules 1989). Importers must send the State authorities the consignment details and full safety information before each import (30 days ahead where possible, never later than the import date) and keep import records.
Exporting from IndiaOK
- Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
- Not approved as a pesticide in the EU: food sent there must carry almost none of it.
- The buyer’s country may still have its own import rules.
- Export policy (DGFT ITC(HS)) for tariff item 2807 00 10: Free.
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.
- A US DEA List II chemical (drug precursor): imports above the DEA threshold quantity need an 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 (CLP Annex VI, index 016-020-00-8): Skin Corr. 1A. Suppliers in the EU must label it this way.
Import dutyOK
- About ₹13,660 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 5%. IGST can usually be claimed back as input tax credit.
- Tariff item 2807 00 10: Sulphuric acid.
- A lower rate may apply under certain conditions; ask your customs broker.
SafetyCHECK
- Burns skin and eyes, eats into metal
- Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Storage, transport & PESOOK
- Ships as UN 1830 / UN 1831 / UN 1832 (Corrosive): dangerous-goods rules apply by road, sea (IMDG) and air (IATA), with labels, packaging and a transport document.
Food residue limitsCHECK
- India (FSSAI) has no specific limit, so the default 0.01 mg/kg applies to food.
- EU: not approved; most EU food limits are at the detection limit.
Price and suppliersOK
- No daily rate yet. Ask suppliers for a quote.
Questions about Sulfuric Acid
What is the import duty on Sulfuric Acid in India?
The total import duty on Sulfuric Acid is about 13.66% of the import value under tariff item 2807 00 10, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Sulfuric Acid?
No anti-dumping duty on Sulfuric Acid was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Sulfuric Acid in India?
Sulfuric Acid falls under tariff item 2807 00 10 of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Sulfuric Acid restricted or licensed in India?
No ban or licence; import paperwork applies. Not on the Indian banned-pesticide, drug-precursor, narcotic, psychotropic or new-drug lists we check. Internationally monitored drug precursor (UN 1988 Convention, Table II). India does not license it, but some importing countries ask for end-use papers, and unusual bulk orders may be reported.
Can Sulfuric Acid be imported freely into India?
Under DGFT's ITC(HS) import policy, Sulfuric Acid is Free.
Does exporting Sulfuric Acid from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Sulfuric Acid hazardous?
Dangerous: handle with proper protection. Burns skin and eyes, eats into metal. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Is Sulfuric Acid 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.