1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane (CAS 811-97-2): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: rules in India; exporting from India; import duty; storage, transport & PESO. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2903 45 00). Anti-dumping duty applies: China PR: US$ 5,251 per tonne. DGFT policy: import Restricted, export Restricted.
Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
Key facts
| CAS number | 811-97-2 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C2H2F4 |
| Also called | Norflurane, HFC-134a, Tetrafluoroethane, 1,2,2,2-Tetrafluoroethane |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2903 45 00 |
| Total import duty | about 27.73% |
| Anti-dumping duty (most producers) | China PR: US$ 5,251 per tonne |
| DGFT import policy | Restricted |
| DGFT export policy | Restricted |
| SCOMET (export control) | Not listed |
| NDPS / precursor | Not listed |
Every answer, with its source
Rules in IndiaCHECK
- 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 under DGFT's policy for tariff item 2903 45 00 is Restricted: it needs a DGFT import authorisation or must meet the stated conditions (policy condition 5 of chapter 29).
Exporting from IndiaCHECK
- Export under DGFT's policy for tariff item 2903 45 00 is Restricted: it needs a DGFT export authorisation or must meet the stated conditions. Subject to Policy Condition 1 of the Chapter.
- Not on the SCOMET export-control list.
- The buyer’s country may still have its own import rules.
Global treaties & export marketsOK
- HFC-134a is controlled by the Montreal Protocol (Annex F, group I): a hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) under the Kigali Amendment. India freezes HFC use in 2028 and cuts it in steps from 2032; there is no trade ban today.
- 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 dutyCHECK
- Anti-dumping duty on 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane (HFC-134a, R-134a). From China PR: US$ 5,251 per tonne for most producers; US$ 4,423 to US$ 4,583 per tonne for 6 named producers. Named producers pay their own amount only with their declaration on the invoice. Notification 36/2025-Customs (ADD), in force until Dec 2030.
- 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 2903 45 00: 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane (HFC-134a) and 1,1,2,2- tetrafluoroethane (HFC-134).
SafetyCHECK
- Gas under pressure
- Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Storage, transport & PESOCHECK
- A gas under pressure: filling, storing or transporting it in cylinders needs PESO approval, and large storage tanks need a licence under the SMPV(U) Rules.
- Ships as UN 3159 (Non-Flammable Gas): dangerous-goods rules apply by road, sea (IMDG) and air (IATA), with labels, packaging and a transport document.
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Questions about 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane
What is the import duty on 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane in India?
The total import duty on 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2903 45 00, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane?
Anti-dumping duty on 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane (HFC-134a, R-134a). From China PR: US$ 5,251 per tonne for most producers; US$ 4,423 to US$ 4,583 per tonne for 6 named producers. Named producers pay their own amount only with their declaration on the invoice. Notification 36/2025-Customs (ADD), in force until Dec 2030.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane in India?
1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane falls under tariff item 2903 45 00 of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane restricted or licensed in India?
Import restricted (DGFT policy). 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 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane be imported freely into India?
Under DGFT's ITC(HS) import policy, 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane is Restricted. Restricted items need a DGFT import authorisation or must meet the stated conditions.
Does exporting 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane from India need a licence?
Export restricted (DGFT policy). Export under DGFT's policy for tariff item 2903 45 00 is Restricted: it needs a DGFT export authorisation or must meet the stated conditions. Subject to Policy Condition 1 of the Chapter.
Is 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane hazardous?
Hazardous: take normal precautions. Gas under pressure. Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Is 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane regulated under global treaties or in the EU and US?
HFC: phase-down starts 2028. HFC-134a is controlled by the Montreal Protocol (Annex F, group I): a hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) under the Kigali Amendment. India freezes HFC use in 2028 and cuts it in steps from 2032; there is no trade ban today. Registered under EU REACH, so EU importers can buy it under an existing registration.
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