Zinc (CAS 7440-66-6): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Zinc atom is a zinc group element atom. For trade in India: No ban or licence needed. Normal trade rules apply; handle as its safety advice says. Import duty is about 24.49% (tariff item 7903 10 00).
Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
Key facts
| CAS number | 7440-66-6 |
|---|---|
| Formula | Zn |
| Also called | Zinc dust, Blue powder, Zinc powder, Zinc, elemental |
| Tariff item (HS) | 7903 10 00 |
| Total import duty | about 24.49% |
| 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).
- 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 030-001-00-1): Water-react. 1, Pyr. Sol. 1, Aquatic Acute 1, Aquatic Chronic 1. Suppliers in the EU must label it this way.
- EU: harmonised classification (CLP Annex VI, index 030-001-01-9): Aquatic Acute 1, Aquatic Chronic 1. Suppliers in the EU must label it this way.
Import dutyOK
- About ₹24,490 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).
- Made up of basic customs duty 5%, social welfare surcharge 0.5% and IGST 18%. IGST can usually be claimed back as input tax credit.
- Tariff item 7903 10 00: Zinc dust.
SafetyCHECK
- Catches fire easily
- Harmful to fish and water life
- Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air
- In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously
- Very toxic to aquatic life
- Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Storage, transport & PESOOK
- Ships as UN 1435 / UN 1436 (Dangerous When Wet, Dangerous When Wet Spontaneously Combustible): 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.
US patentsCHECK
- The molecule is free, but some US formulations or uses are still protected.
- 9 generic companies already sell it in the US.
- Indian patents are not checked.
Questions about Zinc
What is the import duty on Zinc in India?
The total import duty on Zinc is about 24.49% of the import value under tariff item 7903 10 00, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Zinc?
No anti-dumping duty on Zinc was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Zinc in India?
Zinc falls under tariff item 7903 10 00 of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Zinc 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 Zinc from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Zinc hazardous?
Dangerous: handle with proper protection. Catches fire easily. Harmful to fish and water life. Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air.
Is Zinc 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). Registered under EU REACH, so EU importers can buy it under an existing registration.
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Guidance from official lists, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with DGFT, customs or the regulator before you trade.