Toluene 2,6-Diisocyanate (CAS 91-08-7): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Toluene 2,6-diisocyanate is a toluene meta-diisocyanate in which the isocyanato groups are at positions 2 and 6 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 | 91-08-7 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C9H6N2O2 |
| Also called | Toluene-2,6-diisocyanate, Toluene 2,6-diisocyanate, 2,6-TOLUENE DIISOCYANATE, 2,6-TDI |
| 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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 irritation
- Fatal if inhaled
- May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties 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
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Questions about Toluene 2,6-Diisocyanate
What is the import duty on Toluene 2,6-Diisocyanate in India?
The total import duty on Toluene 2,6-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 2,6-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 2,6-Diisocyanate in India?
Toluene 2,6-Diisocyanate falls under tariff item 2929 (estimate) of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Toluene 2,6-Diisocyanate 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. 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.
Does exporting Toluene 2,6-Diisocyanate from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Toluene 2,6-Diisocyanate hazardous?
Very hazardous: strict controls needed. Poisonous, even in small amounts. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Can cause long-term health damage.
Is Toluene 2,6-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.