1,1,2,2-Tetrafluoro-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)ethaneCAS 406-78-0 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India

C4H3F7O · also called Tftfe-ethane, (1H,1H-Perfluoroethyl)(2H-perfluoroethyl)ether, Ethane, 1,1,2,2-tetrafluoro-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)-, RefChem:70882
OK to trade, but watch: global treaties & export markets.
Import dutyOKAbout 27.73%HS 2909 19 (subheading)Rules in IndiaOKNo special Indian ban or licence foundExportOKNo export licence neededSafetyCHECKDangerous: handle with proper protection

For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: global treaties & export markets. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2909 19 (subheading)).

Checked 2026-11-12 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.

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Rules in IndiaOK

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.
Source: CIB&RC pesticide lists · CDSCO new drug approvals · NDPS RCS Order 2013

Exporting from IndiaOK

No export licence needed
  • Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
  • The buyer’s country may still have its own import rules.
Source: DGFT SCOMET list · NDPS RCS Order 2013

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).
  • 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.
  • US TSCA: subject to a significant new use rule (SNUR): new uses need a notice to EPA first.
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).
  • The EU customs inventory (ECICS) classifies it under CN 2909 19 90, so its HS subheading is 2909 19.
  • India splits subheading 2909 19 into 3 lines: 2909 19 10 (Other › Tertiary amyl methyl ether); 2909 19 20 (Other › Methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE)); 2909 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" (2909 19 90).
  • Confirm the exact 8-digit line with your customs broker before you import.
Source: Customs Tariff of India, CBIC · Notification 45/2025-Customs · Notification 02/2026-Customs (Budget 2026) · Finance Act 2026, Fifth Schedule (tariff rates from 1 May 2026) · Notification 9/2025-Integrated Tax (Rate) · EU customs inventory of chemicals (ECICS), European Commission

SafetyCHECK

Dangerous: handle with proper protection
  • Catches fire easily
  • Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
  • Highly flammable liquid and vapor
  • Causes skin irritation
  • Causes serious eye irritation
  • May cause respiratory irritation
  • May cause drowsiness or dizziness
  • Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Source: PubChem GHS classification

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Key facts

CAS number406-78-0
FormulaC4H3F7O
Also calledTftfe-ethane, (1H,1H-Perfluoroethyl)(2H-perfluoroethyl)ether, Ethane, 1,1,2,2-tetrafluoro-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)-, RefChem:70882
Tariff item (HS)2909 19 (subheading)
Total import dutyabout 27.73%
Anti-dumping duty (most producers)None found
SCOMET (export control)Not listed
NDPS / precursorNot listed

Questions about 1,1,2,2-Tetrafluoro-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)ethane

What is the import duty on 1,1,2,2-Tetrafluoro-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)ethane in India?

The total import duty on 1,1,2,2-Tetrafluoro-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)ethane is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2909 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 1,1,2,2-Tetrafluoro-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)ethane?

No anti-dumping duty on 1,1,2,2-Tetrafluoro-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)ethane was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.

What is the HS code (tariff item) of 1,1,2,2-Tetrafluoro-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)ethane in India?

1,1,2,2-Tetrafluoro-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)ethane falls under HS subheading 2909 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 1,1,2,2-Tetrafluoro-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)ethane 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 1,1,2,2-Tetrafluoro-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)ethane from India need a licence?

No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.

Is 1,1,2,2-Tetrafluoro-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)ethane hazardous?

Dangerous: handle with proper protection. Catches fire easily. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Highly flammable liquid and vapor.

Is 1,1,2,2-Tetrafluoro-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)ethane 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). 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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