2,3,3,3-Tetrafluoropropene (CAS 754-12-1): import duty, licences and trade rules in India

For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: rules in India; exporting from India; global treaties & export markets; storage, transport & PESO. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2903 51 00). DGFT policy: import Restricted, export Restricted.

OK to trade, but watch: rules in India; exporting from India; global treaties & export markets; storage, transport & PESO.

Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.

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Key facts

CAS number754-12-1
FormulaC3H2F4
Also calledHFO-1234yf, 1-Propene, 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoro-, RefChem:81182, 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoroprop-1-ene
Tariff item (HS)2903 51 00
Total import dutyabout 27.73%
Anti-dumping duty (most producers)None found
DGFT import policyRestricted
DGFT export policyRestricted
SCOMET (export control)Not listed
NDPS / precursorNot listed

Every answer, with its source

Rules in IndiaCHECK

Import restricted (DGFT policy)
  • 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 under DGFT's policy for tariff item 2903 51 00 is Restricted: it needs a DGFT import authorisation or must meet the stated conditions (policy condition 5 of chapter 29).
Source: CIB&RC pesticide lists · CDSCO new drug approvals · NDPS RCS Order 2013 · DGFT ITC(HS) 2022, Schedule 1 Import Policy

Exporting from IndiaCHECK

Export restricted (DGFT policy)
  • Export under DGFT's policy for tariff item 2903 51 00 is Restricted: it needs a DGFT export authorisation or must meet the stated conditions. Subject to Policy Condition 1 of the Chapter.
  • Not on the SCOMET export-control list.
  • The buyer’s country may still have its own import rules.
Source: DGFT SCOMET list · NDPS RCS Order 2013 · DGFT ITC(HS) 2022, Schedule 2 Export Policy

Global treaties & export marketsCHECK

US: TSCA rules apply
  • 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.
  • US TSCA: subject to a significant new use rule (SNUR): new uses need a notice to EPA first.
  • Listed on the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals (AICIS), so it can be introduced into Australia as an existing industrial chemical.
Source: Stockholm Convention, all listed POPs · Rotterdam Convention Annex III · Montreal Protocol annexes (ozone layer, Kigali HFCs) · US EPA TSCA Inventory · ECHA REACH lists, as published in PubChem

Import dutyOK

About 27.73% of the import value
  • 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 2903 51 00: 2,3,3,3-Tetrafluoropropene (HFO-1234yf), 1,3,3,3- tetrafluoropropene (HFO-1234ze) and (z)-1,1,1,4,4,4.
Source: Customs Tariff of India, CBIC · Notification 45/2025-Customs · Notification 9/2025-Integrated Tax (Rate)

SafetyCHECK

Dangerous: handle with proper protection
  • Catches fire easily
  • Gas under pressure
  • Extremely flammable gas
  • Flammable gas
  • Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated
  • Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Source: PubChem GHS classification

Storage, transport & PESOCHECK

PESO licence needed
  • A gas under pressure: filling, storing or transporting it in cylinders needs PESO approval, and large storage tanks need a licence under the SMPV(U) Rules.
  • Ships as UN 3161: dangerous-goods rules apply by road, sea (IMDG) and air (IATA), with labels, packaging and a transport document.
Source: Gas Cylinders Rules, 2016; SMPV(U) Rules, 2016 · UN numbers (CAMEO Chemicals, via PubChem)

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Questions about 2,3,3,3-Tetrafluoropropene

What is the import duty on 2,3,3,3-Tetrafluoropropene in India?

The total import duty on 2,3,3,3-Tetrafluoropropene is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2903 51 00, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.

Is there anti-dumping duty on 2,3,3,3-Tetrafluoropropene?

No anti-dumping duty on 2,3,3,3-Tetrafluoropropene was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.

What is the HS code (tariff item) of 2,3,3,3-Tetrafluoropropene in India?

2,3,3,3-Tetrafluoropropene falls under tariff item 2903 51 00 of the Customs Tariff of India.

Is 2,3,3,3-Tetrafluoropropene restricted or licensed in India?

Import restricted (DGFT policy). 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 2,3,3,3-Tetrafluoropropene be imported freely into India?

Under DGFT's ITC(HS) import policy, 2,3,3,3-Tetrafluoropropene is Restricted. Restricted items need a DGFT import authorisation or must meet the stated conditions.

Does exporting 2,3,3,3-Tetrafluoropropene from India need a licence?

Export restricted (DGFT policy). Export under DGFT's policy for tariff item 2903 51 00 is Restricted: it needs a DGFT export authorisation or must meet the stated conditions. Subject to Policy Condition 1 of the Chapter.

Is 2,3,3,3-Tetrafluoropropene hazardous?

Dangerous: handle with proper protection. Catches fire easily. Gas under pressure. Extremely flammable gas.

Is 2,3,3,3-Tetrafluoropropene regulated under global treaties or in the EU and US?

US: TSCA rules apply. 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.