11-Hexadecenal, (11Z)-CAS 53939-28-9 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India
(Z)-hexadec-11-enal is a hexadecenal containing a double bond at position 11 (the cis-stereoisomer). For trade in India: No ban or licence needed. Normal trade rules apply; handle as its safety advice says. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2912 19 (subheading)).
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.
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.
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).
- No EU REACH registration found: an EU importer (or your only representative) must register it before importing a tonne or more a year. Medicines and pesticide actives follow their own EU rules.
- Active on the US TSCA Inventory, so it can be imported into the US without a new-chemical notice.
Import dutyOK
- About ₹27,730 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).
- The EU customs inventory (ECICS) classifies it under CN 2912 19 00, so its HS subheading is 2912 19.
- India splits subheading 2912 19 into 4 lines: 2912 19 10 (Other › Crotonaldehyde); 2912 19 20 (Other › Heptaldehyde (heptanal)); 2912 19 30 (Other › Glyoxal); 2912 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" (2912 19 90).
- Confirm the exact 8-digit line with your customs broker before you import.
SafetyCHECK
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Can cause long-term health damage
- Harmful to fish and water life
- May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
- Causes skin irritation
- May cause an allergic skin reaction
- Causes serious eye irritation
- Harmful if inhaled
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Food residue limitsOK
- India (FSSAI) has no specific limit, so the default 0.01 mg/kg applies to food.
- EU: approved as a pesticide.
Price and suppliersNO DATA
- Post a requirement and we will find suppliers for you.
Key facts
| CAS number | 53939-28-9 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C16H30O |
| Also called | (Z)-Hexadec-11-enal, 11-Hexadecenal, (11Z)-, HEXADECENAL, (Z)-11-, CHEBI:146175 |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2912 19 (subheading) |
| Total import duty | about 27.73% |
| Anti-dumping duty (most producers) | None found |
| SCOMET (export control) | Not listed |
| NDPS / precursor | Not listed |
Questions about 11-Hexadecenal, (11Z)-
What is the import duty on 11-Hexadecenal, (11Z)- in India?
The total import duty on 11-Hexadecenal, (11Z)- is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2912 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 11-Hexadecenal, (11Z)-?
No anti-dumping duty on 11-Hexadecenal, (11Z)- was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of 11-Hexadecenal, (11Z)- in India?
11-Hexadecenal, (11Z)- falls under HS subheading 2912 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 11-Hexadecenal, (11Z)- 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 11-Hexadecenal, (11Z)- from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is 11-Hexadecenal, (11Z)- hazardous?
Dangerous: handle with proper protection. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Can cause long-term health damage. Harmful to fish and water life.
Is 11-Hexadecenal, (11Z)- 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). No EU REACH registration found: an EU importer (or your only representative) must register it before importing a tonne or more a year. Medicines and pesticide actives follow their own EU rules.
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Guidance from official lists, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with DGFT, customs or the regulator before you trade.