Tetralin (CAS 119-64-2): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Tetralin is an ortho-fused bicyclic hydrocarbon that is 1,2,3,4-tetrahydro derivative of naphthalene. For trade in India: No ban or licence needed. Normal trade rules apply; handle as its safety advice says. Import duty is about 21.24% (tariff item 2902 (estimate)).
Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
Key facts
| CAS number | 119-64-2 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C10H12 |
| Also called | Tetrahydronaphthalene, Benzocyclohexane, Tetranap, Tetraline |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2902 (estimate) |
| Total import duty | about 21.24% |
| 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.
- EU: harmonised classification (CLP Annex VI, index 601-045-00-4): Eye Irrit. 2, Skin Irrit. 2, Aquatic Chronic 2. Suppliers in the EU must label it this way.
Import dutyOK
- About ₹21,240 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 structure: 2902, cyclic hydrocarbons (hydrocarbon).
- 17 of 19 lines under heading 2902 pay basic customs duty 2.5%; with social welfare surcharge and IGST 18% that makes about 21.24%.
- Confirm the exact 8-digit code with your customs broker before you import.
SafetyCHECK
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Can cause long-term health damage
- Harmful to fish and water life
- May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
- Harmful in contact with skin
- Causes skin irritation
- Causes serious eye irritation
- Suspected of causing cancer
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Storage, transport & PESOOK
- Petroleum Class C (flash point about 78.5 °C): importing, storing or transporting it above the exempted quantity needs a PESO licence.
- Ships as UN 1993 (Combustible Liquid): 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 Tetralin
What is the import duty on Tetralin in India?
The total import duty on Tetralin is about 21.24% of the import value under tariff item 2902 (estimate), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Tetralin?
No anti-dumping duty on Tetralin was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Tetralin in India?
Tetralin falls under tariff item 2902 (estimate) of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Tetralin 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 Tetralin from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Tetralin hazardous?
Dangerous: handle with proper protection. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Can cause long-term health damage. Harmful to fish and water life.
Is Tetralin 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.