1-Methyl-4-Prop-1-En-2-YlcyclohexeneCAS 138-86-3 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Limonene is a monoterpene that is cyclohex-1-ene substituted by a methyl group at position 1 and a prop-1-en-2-yl group at position 4 respectively. For trade in India: No ban or licence needed. Normal trade rules apply; handle as its safety advice says. Import duty is about 21.24% (tariff item 2902 90 10). DGFT policy: import Free, export Free.
Checked 2026-11-12 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
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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 2902 90 10: 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 2902 90 10: 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.
- EU: harmonised classification (CLP Annex VI, index 601-029-00-7): Flam. Liq. 3, Skin Irrit. 2, Skin Sens. 1, Aquatic Acute 1, Aquatic Chronic 1. Suppliers in the EU must label it this way.
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 2902 90 10: Dipentene.
SafetyCHECK
- Catches fire easily
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Can cause long-term health damage
- Harmful to fish and water life
- Flammable liquid and vapor
- May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
- Causes skin irritation
- May cause an allergic skin reaction
- Causes serious eye irritation
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Storage, transport & PESOOK
- Petroleum Class B (flash point about 45.5 °C): importing, storing or transporting it above the exempted quantity needs a PESO licence.
- Ships as UN 2052 (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 1,162 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 37.5% on 2024-25) under tariff item 29029010, “Dipentene”.
- India exported 1,047 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 10.8% on 2024-25) under tariff item 29029010, “Dipentene”.
- Post a requirement and we will find suppliers for you.
Key facts
| CAS number | 138-86-3 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C10H16 |
| Also called | RefChem:1055817, Dipentene, Cinene, Cajeputene |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2902 90 10 |
| 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-Methyl-4-Prop-1-En-2-Ylcyclohexene
What is the import duty on 1-Methyl-4-Prop-1-En-2-Ylcyclohexene in India?
The total import duty on 1-Methyl-4-Prop-1-En-2-Ylcyclohexene is about 21.24% of the import value under tariff item 2902 90 10, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on 1-Methyl-4-Prop-1-En-2-Ylcyclohexene?
No anti-dumping duty on 1-Methyl-4-Prop-1-En-2-Ylcyclohexene was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of 1-Methyl-4-Prop-1-En-2-Ylcyclohexene in India?
1-Methyl-4-Prop-1-En-2-Ylcyclohexene falls under tariff item 2902 90 10 of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is 1-Methyl-4-Prop-1-En-2-Ylcyclohexene 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-Methyl-4-Prop-1-En-2-Ylcyclohexene be imported freely into India?
Under DGFT's ITC(HS) import policy, 1-Methyl-4-Prop-1-En-2-Ylcyclohexene is Free.
Does exporting 1-Methyl-4-Prop-1-En-2-Ylcyclohexene from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is 1-Methyl-4-Prop-1-En-2-Ylcyclohexene hazardous?
Dangerous: handle with proper protection. Catches fire easily. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Can cause long-term health damage.
Is 1-Methyl-4-Prop-1-En-2-Ylcyclohexene 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.