Tantalum (CAS 7440-25-7): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Tantalum atom is a vanadium group element atom. For trade in India: No ban or licence needed. Normal trade rules apply; handle as its safety advice says. Import duty is about 18.0% (tariff item 8532 21 00).
Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
Key facts
| CAS number | 7440-25-7 |
|---|---|
| Formula | Ta |
| Also called | Tantalum-181, TA, Tantalum metal, Tantalum 181 |
| Tariff item (HS) | 8532 21 00 |
| Total import duty | about 18.0% |
| 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.
Import dutyOK
- About ₹18,000 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).
- Made up of basic customs duty 0%, social welfare surcharge 0% and IGST 18%. IGST can usually be claimed back as input tax credit.
- Tariff item 8532 21 00: Tantalum.
SafetyCHECK
- Catches fire easily
- Flammable solid
- Self-heating in large quantities; may catch fire
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Storage, transport & PESOOK
- Ships as UN 3089 (Flammable Solid): 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 Tantalum
What is the import duty on Tantalum in India?
The total import duty on Tantalum is about 18.0% of the import value under tariff item 8532 21 00, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Tantalum?
No anti-dumping duty on Tantalum was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Tantalum in India?
Tantalum falls under tariff item 8532 21 00 of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Tantalum 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 Tantalum from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Tantalum hazardous?
Dangerous: handle with proper protection. Catches fire easily. Flammable solid. Self-heating in large quantities; may catch fire.
Is Tantalum 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.