RetinalCAS 116-31-4 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India
All-trans-retinal is a retinal in which all four exocyclic double bonds have E- (trans-) geometry. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: safety. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2936 21 00). 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 2936 21 00: 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 2936 21 00: 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).
- 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).
- 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 2936 21 00: Vitamin A and their derivatives.
- No Indian tariff line names this chemical. The EU customs inventory (ECICS) classifies it under CN 2936 21 00, which is HS subheading 2936 21; India has one line under that subheading, so this is its line.
SafetySTOP
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Can cause long-term health damage
- Harmful if swallowed
- Causes skin irritation
- May damage fertility or the unborn child
- May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Price and suppliersNO DATA
- India imported 340 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 22.8% on 2024-25) under tariff item 29362100, “Vitamins a and their derivatives”.
- India exported 326 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 6.2% on 2024-25) under tariff item 29362100, “Vitamins a and their derivatives”.
- Post a requirement and we will find suppliers for you.
Key facts
| CAS number | 116-31-4 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C20H28O |
| Also called | retinal, trans-Retinal, retinaldehyde, vitamin A aldehyde |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2936 21 00 |
| Total import duty | about 27.73% |
| 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 Retinal
What is the import duty on Retinal in India?
The total import duty on Retinal is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2936 21 00, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Retinal?
No anti-dumping duty on Retinal was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Retinal in India?
Retinal falls under tariff item 2936 21 00 of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Retinal 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 Retinal be imported freely into India?
Under DGFT's ITC(HS) import policy, Retinal is Free.
Does exporting Retinal from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Retinal hazardous?
Very hazardous: strict controls needed. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Can cause long-term health damage. Harmful if swallowed.
Is Retinal 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.