Nickel difluorideCAS 10028-18-9 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India

F2Ni · also called Nickel difluoride, difluoronickel, Nickel fluoride (NiF2), Nickelous fluoride
OK to trade, but watch: global treaties & export markets; safety.
Import dutyOKAbout 27.73%HS 2826 19 (subheading)Rules in IndiaOKNo special Indian ban or licence foundExportOKNo export licence neededSafetySTOPVery hazardous: strict controls needed

For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: global treaties & export markets; safety. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2826 19 (subheading)). EU CMR classification: Carc. 1A, Repr. 1B.

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Rules in IndiaOK

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.
Source: CIB&RC pesticide lists · CDSCO new drug approvals · NDPS RCS Order 2013

Exporting from IndiaOK

No export licence needed
  • Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
  • The buyer’s country may still have its own import rules.
Source: DGFT SCOMET list · NDPS RCS Order 2013

Global treaties & export marketsCHECK

EU: restricted uses
  • Not listed by the Stockholm Convention (persistent pollutants), the Rotterdam Convention (prior consent before export) or the Montreal Protocol (ozone layer).
  • Restricted under EU REACH Annex XVII: some uses, products or concentrations are banned in the EU; check the restriction entry for your product.
  • 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 as a carcinogen category 1A, reproductive toxicant category 1B (CLP Annex VI, index 028-029-00-4). It may not be sold to the general public in the EU as such or in mixtures above the limit (REACH Annex XVII, entries 28-30), and its use at work must be minimised.

Import dutyOK

About 27.73% of the import value
  • About ₹27,730 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).
  • The EU customs inventory (ECICS) classifies it under CN 2826 19 90, so its HS subheading is 2826 19.
  • India splits subheading 2826 19 into 2 lines: 2826 19 10 (Other › Magnesium fluoride); 2826 19 90 (Other › Other).
  • Basic customs duty 7.5% on every one of them; with social welfare surcharge and IGST 18% that makes about 27.73%.
  • Lines that name a chemical are for that chemical; one that no line names goes under "Other" (2826 19 90).
  • Confirm the exact 8-digit line with your customs broker before you import.

SafetySTOP

Very hazardous: strict controls needed
  • Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
  • Can cause long-term health damage
  • Harmful to fish and water life
  • May cause an allergic skin reaction
  • May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
  • Suspected of causing genetic defects
  • May cause cancer
  • May damage fertility or the unborn child
  • Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.

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Key facts

CAS number10028-18-9
FormulaF2Ni
Also calledNickel difluoride, difluoronickel, Nickel fluoride (NiF2), Nickelous fluoride
Tariff item (HS)2826 19 (subheading)
Total import dutyabout 27.73%
Anti-dumping duty (most producers)None found
SCOMET (export control)Not listed
NDPS / precursorNot listed
EU CMR classificationCarc. 1A, Repr. 1B

Questions about Nickel difluoride

What is the import duty on Nickel difluoride in India?

The total import duty on Nickel difluoride is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2826 19 (subheading), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.

Is there anti-dumping duty on Nickel difluoride?

No anti-dumping duty on Nickel difluoride was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.

What is the HS code (tariff item) of Nickel difluoride in India?

Nickel difluoride falls under HS subheading 2826 19, as classified by the EU customs inventory (ECICS). India splits that subheading into several 8-digit lines; confirm the exact line with your customs broker.

Is Nickel difluoride 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 Nickel difluoride from India need a licence?

No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.

Is Nickel difluoride hazardous?

Very hazardous: strict controls needed. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Can cause long-term health damage. Harmful to fish and water life.

Is Nickel difluoride regulated under global treaties or in the EU and US?

EU: restricted uses. Not listed by the Stockholm Convention (persistent pollutants), the Rotterdam Convention (prior consent before export) or the Montreal Protocol (ozone layer). Restricted under EU REACH Annex XVII: some uses, products or concentrations are banned in the EU; check the restriction entry for your product.

Guidance from official lists, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with DGFT, customs or the regulator before you trade.