WaterCAS 7732-18-5 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Water is an oxygen hydride consisting of an oxygen atom that is covalently bonded to two hydrogen atoms. For trade in India: No ban or licence needed. Normal trade rules apply; handle as its safety advice says. Import duty is about 13.66% (tariff item 2853 90 10). DGFT policy: import Free, export Free.
Checked 2026-11-12 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
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 2853 90 10: 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 2853 90 10: Free.
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).
- No EU REACH registration found: an EU importer (or your only representative) must register it before importing a tonne or more a year. Medicines and pesticide actives follow their own EU rules.
- 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 ₹13,660 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 5%. IGST can usually be claimed back as input tax credit.
- Tariff item 2853 90 10: Distilled or conductivity water and water of similar purity.
- A lower rate may apply under certain conditions; ask your customs broker.
SafetyOK
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Price and suppliersNO DATA
- India imported 274 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 40.4% on 2024-25) under tariff item 28539010, “Distilled or conductivity water and water of similar purity”.
- India exported 529 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 25.4% on 2024-25) under tariff item 28539010, “Distilled or conductivity water and water of similar purity”.
- Post a requirement and we will find suppliers for you.
US patentsOK
- Generic versions can be sold in the US.
- Indian patents are not checked.
Key facts
| CAS number | 7732-18-5 |
|---|---|
| Formula | H2O |
| Also called | Distilled water, Dihydrogen oxide, Purified water, Sterile water |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2853 90 10 |
| Total import duty | about 13.66% |
| Anti-dumping duty (most producers) | None found |
| DGFT import policy | Free |
| DGFT export policy | Free |
| SCOMET (export control) | Not listed |
| NDPS / precursor | Not listed |
Questions about Water
What is the import duty on Water in India?
The total import duty on Water is about 13.66% of the import value under tariff item 2853 90 10, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Water?
No anti-dumping duty on Water was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Water in India?
Water falls under tariff item 2853 90 10 of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Water 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 Water be imported freely into India?
Under DGFT's ITC(HS) import policy, Water is Free.
Does exporting Water from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Water hazardous?
Not classified as hazardous. Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Is Water 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). No EU REACH registration found: an EU importer (or your only representative) must register it before importing a tonne or more a year. Medicines and pesticide actives follow their own EU rules.
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Guidance from official lists, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with DGFT, customs or the regulator before you trade.