1-Chloro-1,1-difluoroethaneCAS 75-68-3 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India
For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: rules in India; exporting from India; global treaties & export markets; storage, transport & PESO. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2903 74 00). DGFT policy: import Restricted, export Restricted.
Checked 2026-11-12 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
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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 74 00 is Restricted: it needs a DGFT import authorisation or must meet the stated conditions (policy condition 1, 4 of chapter 29).
Exporting from IndiaCHECK
- Export under DGFT's policy for tariff item 2903 74 00 is Restricted: it needs a DGFT export authorisation or must meet the stated conditions. Subject to policy condition 2 of the chapter.
- Exporting an ozone-depleting substance needs a licence under the ODS (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000, and only to countries that are Parties to the Montreal Protocol.
- Not on the SCOMET export-control list.
- The buyer’s country may still have its own import rules.
Global treaties & export marketsCHECK
- This hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) is controlled by the Montreal Protocol (Annex C, group I): an ozone-depleting substance being phased out; India ends HCFC use by 2030, keeping a small share for servicing until 2040.
- Importing or exporting it needs a DGFT licence and registration with the Ozone Cell (MoEFCC) under the Ozone Depleting Substances (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000.
- 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 2903 74 00: Chlorodifluoroethanes (HCFC-142, 142b).
- No Indian tariff line names this chemical. The EU customs inventory (ECICS) classifies it under CN 2903 74 00, which is HS subheading 2903 74; India has one line under that subheading, so this is its line.
SafetyCHECK
- Catches fire easily
- Gas under pressure
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Extremely flammable gas
- Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated
- Harms public health and the environment by destroying ozone in the upper atmosphere
- 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 2517 (Flammable Gas): dangerous-goods rules apply by road, sea (IMDG) and air (IATA), with labels, packaging and a transport document.
Price and suppliersNO DATA
- India imported 4,800 tonnes in 2025-26 under tariff item 29037400, “Chlorodifluoroethanes (hcfc-142, 142b) halogenated drvtvs of acyclic hydrocarbons containg two or more different halogen”.
- Post a requirement and we will find suppliers for you.
Key facts
| CAS number | 75-68-3 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C2H3ClF2 |
| Also called | Freon 142b, Genetron 142b, HCFC-142b, Propellant 142b |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2903 74 00 |
| Total import duty | about 27.73% |
| Anti-dumping duty (most producers) | None found |
| DGFT import policy | Restricted |
| DGFT export policy | Restricted |
| SCOMET (export control) | Not listed |
| NDPS / precursor | Not listed |
Questions about 1-Chloro-1,1-difluoroethane
What is the import duty on 1-Chloro-1,1-difluoroethane in India?
The total import duty on 1-Chloro-1,1-difluoroethane is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2903 74 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-Chloro-1,1-difluoroethane?
No anti-dumping duty on 1-Chloro-1,1-difluoroethane was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of 1-Chloro-1,1-difluoroethane in India?
1-Chloro-1,1-difluoroethane falls under tariff item 2903 74 00 of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is 1-Chloro-1,1-difluoroethane 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-Chloro-1,1-difluoroethane be imported freely into India?
Under DGFT's ITC(HS) import policy, 1-Chloro-1,1-difluoroethane is Restricted. Restricted items need a DGFT import authorisation or must meet the stated conditions.
Does exporting 1-Chloro-1,1-difluoroethane from India need a licence?
Export needs an ODS licence. Export under DGFT's policy for tariff item 2903 74 00 is Restricted: it needs a DGFT export authorisation or must meet the stated conditions. Subject to policy condition 2 of the chapter.
Is 1-Chloro-1,1-difluoroethane hazardous?
Dangerous: handle with proper protection. Catches fire easily. Gas under pressure. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing.
Is 1-Chloro-1,1-difluoroethane regulated under global treaties or in the EU and US?
Ozone-depleting: being phased out. This hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) is controlled by the Montreal Protocol (Annex C, group I): an ozone-depleting substance being phased out; India ends HCFC use by 2030, keeping a small share for servicing until 2040. Importing or exporting it needs a DGFT licence and registration with the Ozone Cell (MoEFCC) under the Ozone Depleting Substances (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000.
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Guidance from official lists, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with DGFT, customs or the regulator before you trade.