4-Chlorobenzyl cyanideCAS 140-53-4 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India
4-chlorophenylacetonitrile is a nitrile that is acetonitrile in which one of the hydrogens has been replaced by a p-chlorophenyl group. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: global treaties & export markets; safety. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2926 90 00).
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 marketsCHECK
- 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.
- Listed as INACTIVE on the US TSCA Inventory: a Notice of Activity must reach EPA before it is imported into the US.
- Listed on the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals (AICIS), so it can be introduced into Australia as an existing industrial chemical.
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 2926 90 00: Nitrile-function compounds, other.
- No Indian tariff line names this chemical. The EU customs inventory (ECICS) classifies it under CN 2926 90 70, which is HS subheading 2926 90; India has one line under that subheading, so this is its line.
SafetySTOP
- Poisonous, even in small amounts
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Fatal if swallowed
- Toxic if swallowed
- Toxic in contact with skin
- Causes skin irritation
- Causes serious eye irritation
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Price and suppliersNO DATA
- Post a requirement and we will find suppliers for you.
Key facts
| CAS number | 140-53-4 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C8H6ClN |
| Also called | (4-Chlorophenyl)acetonitrile, 4-Chlorophenylacetonitrile, 2-(4-Chlorophenyl)acetonitrile, Benzeneacetonitrile, 4-chloro- |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2926 90 00 |
| Total import duty | about 27.73% |
| Anti-dumping duty (most producers) | None found |
| SCOMET (export control) | Not listed |
| NDPS / precursor | Not listed |
Questions about 4-Chlorobenzyl cyanide
What is the import duty on 4-Chlorobenzyl cyanide in India?
The total import duty on 4-Chlorobenzyl cyanide is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2926 90 00, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on 4-Chlorobenzyl cyanide?
No anti-dumping duty on 4-Chlorobenzyl cyanide was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of 4-Chlorobenzyl cyanide in India?
4-Chlorobenzyl cyanide falls under tariff item 2926 90 00 of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is 4-Chlorobenzyl cyanide 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 4-Chlorobenzyl cyanide from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is 4-Chlorobenzyl cyanide hazardous?
Very hazardous: strict controls needed. Poisonous, even in small amounts. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Fatal if swallowed.
Is 4-Chlorobenzyl cyanide regulated under global treaties or in the EU and US?
US: inactive on TSCA. 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.