cis-9-Octadecenedioic acidCAS 20701-68-2 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Octadec-9-ene-1,18-dioic-acid is a long-chain fatty acid. 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 2917 (estimate)).
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).
- 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.
Import dutyOK
- About ₹27,730 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).
- No tariff line names this chemical, so we worked out its likely heading from its structure: 2917, polycarboxylic acids and their derivatives (carboxylic acid group).
- 29 of 31 lines under heading 2917 pay basic customs duty 7.5%; with social welfare surcharge and IGST 18% that makes about 27.73%.
- No 8-digit line under heading 2917 names it, so it falls under one of its "Other" lines: 2917 11 90 (Oxalic acid, its salts and esters › Other); 2917 13 90 (Azelaic acid, sebacic acid, their salts and esters › Other); 2917 19 90 (Other › Other); 2917 34 00 (Aromatic polycarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids); 2917 39 90 (Other › Other). The other 26 lines are for named chemicals; which "Other" line applies depends on the exact structure.
- Confirm the exact 8-digit code with your customs broker before you import.
SafetyCHECK
- Burns skin and eyes, eats into metal
- Harmful to fish and water life
- Causes serious eye damage
- Very toxic to aquatic life
- Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Price and suppliersNO DATA
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Key facts
| CAS number | 20701-68-2 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C18H32O4 |
| Also called | 9-Octadecenedioic acid, (9Z)-, cis-9-octadecenedioic acid, ORISTAR ODDA, O.D.A.WHITE |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2917 (estimate) |
| Total import duty | about 27.73% |
| Anti-dumping duty (most producers) | None found |
| SCOMET (export control) | Not listed |
| NDPS / precursor | Not listed |
Questions about cis-9-Octadecenedioic acid
What is the import duty on cis-9-Octadecenedioic acid in India?
The total import duty on cis-9-Octadecenedioic acid is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2917 (estimate), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on cis-9-Octadecenedioic acid?
No anti-dumping duty on cis-9-Octadecenedioic acid was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of cis-9-Octadecenedioic acid in India?
cis-9-Octadecenedioic acid falls under tariff item 2917 (estimate) of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is cis-9-Octadecenedioic acid 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 cis-9-Octadecenedioic acid from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is cis-9-Octadecenedioic acid hazardous?
Dangerous: handle with proper protection. Burns skin and eyes, eats into metal. Harmful to fish and water life. Causes serious eye damage.
Is cis-9-Octadecenedioic acid 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.