Toluene 2,4-Diisocyanate (CAS 26471-62-5): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Toluene 2,4-diisocyanate is a toluene meta-diisocyanate in which the isocyanato groups are at positions 2 and 4 relative to the methyl group on the benzene ring. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: global treaties & export markets; import duty; safety. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2929 (estimate)). Anti-dumping duty applies: China PR: US$ 0.26 per kg; Korea RP: US$ 0.44 per kg; Japan: US$ 0.15 per kg; European Union: US$ 264.96 per tonne; Saudi Arabia: US$ 344.33 per tonne.
Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
Key facts
| CAS number | 26471-62-5 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C9H6N2O2 |
| Also called | 2,4-Toluene diisocyanate, TOLUENE 2,4-DIISOCYANATE, 2,4-Diisocyanatotoluene, Tolylene-2,4-diisocyanate |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2929 (estimate) |
| Total import duty | about 27.73% |
| Anti-dumping duty (most producers) | China PR: US$ 0.26 per kg; Korea RP: US$ 0.44 per kg; Japan: US$ 0.15 per kg; European Union: US$ 264.96 per tonne; Saudi Arabia: US$ 344.33 per tonne |
| 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 marketsCHECK
- Not listed by the Stockholm Convention (persistent pollutants), the Rotterdam Convention (prior consent before export) or the Montreal Protocol (ozone layer).
- Restricted under EU REACH Annex XVII: some uses, products or concentrations are banned in the EU; check the restriction entry for your product.
- 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 615-006-00-4): Carc. 2, Acute Tox. 2, Eye Irrit. 2, STOT SE 3, Skin Irrit. 2, Resp. Sens. 1. Suppliers in the EU must label it this way.
Import dutyCHECK
- Anti-dumping duty on toluene di-isocyanate (TDI). From China PR: US$ 0.26 per kg for most producers; US$ 0.26 per kg for 2 named producers. From Korea RP: US$ 0.44 per kg for most producers; US$ 0.22 to US$ 0.31 per kg for 2 named producers. From Japan: US$ 0.15 per kg for most producers. Named producers pay their own amount only with their declaration on the invoice. Notification 28/2022-Customs (ADD), in force until Sep 2027.
- Anti-dumping duty on toluene di-isocyanate (TDI 80:20). From the European Union: US$ 264.96 per tonne for most producers; US$ 102.05 to US$ 221.04 per tonne for 2 named producers. From Saudi Arabia: US$ 344.33 per tonne for most producers; US$ 217.55 per tonne for 1 named producer. Named producers pay their own amount only with their declaration on the invoice. Notification 03/2026-Customs (ADD) (sunset review of 28/2021), in force until Feb 2031.
- About ₹27,730 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: 2929, compounds with other nitrogen function (e.g. isocyanates) (isocyanate group).
- All lines under heading 2929 pay basic customs duty 7.5%; with social welfare surcharge and IGST 18% that makes about 27.73%.
- Confirm the exact 8-digit code with your customs broker before you import.
SafetySTOP
- Burns skin and eyes, eats into metal
- Poisonous, even in small amounts
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Can cause long-term health damage
- Causes skin irritation
- May cause an allergic skin reaction
- Causes serious eye damage
- Causes serious eye irritation
- Fatal if inhaled
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Storage, transport & PESOOK
- Ships as UN 2078 (Poison): 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 Toluene 2,4-Diisocyanate
What is the import duty on Toluene 2,4-Diisocyanate in India?
The total import duty on Toluene 2,4-Diisocyanate is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2929 (estimate), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Toluene 2,4-Diisocyanate?
Anti-dumping duty on toluene di-isocyanate (TDI). From China PR: US$ 0.26 per kg for most producers; US$ 0.26 per kg for 2 named producers. From Korea RP: US$ 0.44 per kg for most producers; US$ 0.22 to US$ 0.31 per kg for 2 named producers. From Japan: US$ 0.15 per kg for most producers. Named producers pay their own amount only with their declaration on the invoice. Notification 28/2022-Customs (ADD), in force until Sep 2027.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Toluene 2,4-Diisocyanate in India?
Toluene 2,4-Diisocyanate falls under tariff item 2929 (estimate) of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Toluene 2,4-Diisocyanate 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 Toluene 2,4-Diisocyanate from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Toluene 2,4-Diisocyanate hazardous?
Very hazardous: strict controls needed. Burns skin and eyes, eats into metal. Poisonous, even in small amounts. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing.
Is Toluene 2,4-Diisocyanate regulated under global treaties or in the EU and US?
EU: restricted uses. Not listed by the Stockholm Convention (persistent pollutants), the Rotterdam Convention (prior consent before export) or the Montreal Protocol (ozone layer). Restricted under EU REACH Annex XVII: some uses, products or concentrations are banned in the EU; check the restriction entry for your product.
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Guidance from official lists, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with DGFT, customs or the regulator before you trade.