Xanthan Gum (CAS 11138-66-2): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
A polymer, natural material or mixture with no single chemical structure. For trade in India: No ban or licence needed. Normal trade rules apply; handle as its safety advice says. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 3913 (estimate)).
Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
Key facts
| CAS number | 11138-66-2 |
|---|---|
| Tariff item (HS) | 3913 (estimate) |
| Total import duty | about 27.73% |
| 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).
- Active on the US TSCA Inventory, so it can be imported into the US without a new-chemical notice.
Import dutyOK
- 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 name: 3913, natural polymers (alginic acid, xanthan) and modified natural polymers.
- All lines under heading 3913 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.
SafetyNO DATA
- No classification does not mean it is safe.
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Price and suppliersOK
- No daily rate yet. Ask suppliers for a quote.
Questions about Xanthan Gum
What is the import duty on Xanthan Gum in India?
The total import duty on Xanthan Gum is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 3913 (estimate), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Xanthan Gum?
No anti-dumping duty on Xanthan Gum was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Xanthan Gum in India?
Xanthan Gum falls under tariff item 3913 (estimate) of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Xanthan Gum 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 Xanthan Gum from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Xanthan Gum hazardous?
No hazard classification found. No classification does not mean it is safe. Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Is Xanthan Gum 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). Active on the US TSCA Inventory, so it can be imported into the US without a new-chemical notice.
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Guidance from official lists, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with DGFT, customs or the regulator before you trade.