Victoria Blue B (CAS 2580-56-5): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Victoria blue B is an iminium salt composed of 4-{(4-anilinonaphthalen-1-yl)[4-(dimethylamino)phenyl]methylidene}-N,N-dimethylcyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-iminium and chloride ions in a 1:1 ratio. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: global treaties & export markets. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 3204 13 52). 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 | 2580-56-5 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C33H32ClN3 |
| Also called | Victoria blue B, Calcozine Blue B, C.I. BASIC BLUE 26, C.I. 44045 |
| Tariff item (HS) | 3204 13 52 |
| Total import duty | about 27.73% |
| 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.
- Normal factory, storage and GST rules still apply.
- Import policy (DGFT ITC(HS)) for tariff item 3204 13 52: Free, so no import licence is needed under trade policy.
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.
- Export policy (DGFT ITC(HS)) for tariff item 3204 13 52: Free.
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).
- On the EU REACH Candidate List of substances of very high concern (carcinogenic), since 18-Jun-2012. EU buyers must pass on safety information for articles containing more than 0.1%, and it may later need an authorisation.
- 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 ₹27,730 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 18%. IGST can usually be claimed back as input tax credit.
- Tariff item 3204 13 52: Blue 16 (victoria Blue B).
SafetyCHECK
- Burns skin and eyes, eats into metal
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Harmful to fish and water life
- Harmful if swallowed
- May cause an allergic skin reaction
- Causes serious eye damage
- Causes serious eye irritation
- Very toxic to aquatic life
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Price and suppliersNO DATA
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Questions about Victoria Blue B
What is the import duty on Victoria Blue B in India?
The total import duty on Victoria Blue B is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 3204 13 52, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Victoria Blue B?
No anti-dumping duty on Victoria Blue B was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Victoria Blue B in India?
Victoria Blue B falls under tariff item 3204 13 52 of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Victoria Blue B 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.
Can Victoria Blue B be imported freely into India?
Under DGFT's ITC(HS) import policy, Victoria Blue B is Free.
Does exporting Victoria Blue B from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Victoria Blue B hazardous?
Dangerous: handle with proper protection. Burns skin and eyes, eats into metal. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Harmful to fish and water life.
Is Victoria Blue B regulated under global treaties or in the EU and US?
EU: substance of very high concern. Not listed by the Stockholm Convention (persistent pollutants), the Rotterdam Convention (prior consent before export) or the Montreal Protocol (ozone layer). On the EU REACH Candidate List of substances of very high concern (carcinogenic), since 18-Jun-2012. EU buyers must pass on safety information for articles containing more than 0.1%, and it may later need an authorisation.
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Guidance from official lists, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with DGFT, customs or the regulator before you trade.