1-HepteneCAS 25339-56-4 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India
1-Heptene is a hydrocarbon. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: storage, transport & PESO. Import duty is about 21.24% (tariff item 2901 29 20). 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 2901 29 20: 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 2901 29 20: 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).
- 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 ₹21,240 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).
- Made up of basic customs duty 2.5%, social welfare surcharge 0.25% and IGST 18%. IGST can usually be claimed back as input tax credit.
- Tariff item 2901 29 20: Heptene (Heptylene).
SafetyCHECK
- Catches fire easily
- Can cause long-term health damage
- Harmful to fish and water life
- Highly flammable liquid and vapor
- May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
- 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 & PESOCHECK
- Petroleum Class A (flash point about -1.9 °C): importing, storing or transporting it above the exempted quantity needs a PESO licence.
- Ships as UN 2278 (Flammable Liquid): dangerous-goods rules apply by road, sea (IMDG) and air (IATA), with labels, packaging and a transport document.
Price and suppliersNO DATA
- India imported 1,973 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 24.8% on 2024-25) under tariff item 29012920, “Heptene (heptylene”.
- India exported 11 tonnes in 2025-26 under tariff item 29012920, “Heptene (heptylene”.
- Post a requirement and we will find suppliers for you.
Key facts
| CAS number | 25339-56-4 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C7H14 |
| Also called | Hept-1-ene, n-Heptene, NSC 74130, HSDB 1078 |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2901 29 20 |
| Total import duty | about 21.24% |
| 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 1-Heptene
What is the import duty on 1-Heptene in India?
The total import duty on 1-Heptene is about 21.24% of the import value under tariff item 2901 29 20, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on 1-Heptene?
No anti-dumping duty on 1-Heptene was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of 1-Heptene in India?
1-Heptene falls under tariff item 2901 29 20 of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is 1-Heptene 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 1-Heptene be imported freely into India?
Under DGFT's ITC(HS) import policy, 1-Heptene is Free.
Does exporting 1-Heptene from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is 1-Heptene hazardous?
Dangerous: handle with proper protection. Catches fire easily. Can cause long-term health damage. Harmful to fish and water life.
Is 1-Heptene 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.
