1,1,1,2,3,3,3-HeptafluoropropaneCAS 431-89-0 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India

C3HF7 · also called Apaflurane, 2H-Heptafluoropropane, HFC-227ea, Solkane 227
OK to trade, but watch: rules in India; exporting from India; storage, transport & PESO.
Import dutyOKAbout 27.73%HS 2903 46 00Rules in IndiaCHECKImport restricted (DGFT policy)ExportCHECKExport restricted (DGFT policy)SafetyCHECKHazardous: take normal precautions

For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: rules in India; exporting from India; storage, transport & PESO. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2903 46 00). DGFT policy: import Restricted, export Restricted.

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

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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 46 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 46 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 marketsOK

HFC: phase-down starts 2028
  • HFC-227ea is controlled by the Montreal Protocol (Annex F, group I): a hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) under the Kigali Amendment. India freezes HFC use in 2028 and cuts it in steps from 2032; there is no trade ban today.
  • 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.
  • 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 46 00: 1,1,1,2,3,3,3-Heptafluoropropane (HFC-227ea).
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)

SafetyCHECK

Hazardous: take normal precautions
  • Gas under pressure
  • 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.
Source: Gas Cylinders Rules, 2016; SMPV(U) Rules, 2016

Price and suppliersNO DATA

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  • India imported 357 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 1.6% on 2024-25) under tariff item 29034600, “1,1,1,2,3,3,3-heptafluoropropane,1,1,1,2,2,3-hexafluoropropane,hexafluoropropane(1,1,1,2,3,3/1,1,1,3,3,3)”.
  • Post a requirement and we will find suppliers for you.
Source: RasayanXchange market data · Export Import Data Bank, Department of Commerce (DGCI&S)

Key facts

CAS number431-89-0
FormulaC3HF7
Also calledApaflurane, 2H-Heptafluoropropane, HFC-227ea, Solkane 227
Tariff item (HS)2903 46 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

Questions about 1,1,1,2,3,3,3-Heptafluoropropane

What is the import duty on 1,1,1,2,3,3,3-Heptafluoropropane in India?

The total import duty on 1,1,1,2,3,3,3-Heptafluoropropane is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2903 46 00, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.

Is there anti-dumping duty on 1,1,1,2,3,3,3-Heptafluoropropane?

No anti-dumping duty on 1,1,1,2,3,3,3-Heptafluoropropane was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.

What is the HS code (tariff item) of 1,1,1,2,3,3,3-Heptafluoropropane in India?

1,1,1,2,3,3,3-Heptafluoropropane falls under tariff item 2903 46 00 of the Customs Tariff of India.

Is 1,1,1,2,3,3,3-Heptafluoropropane 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 1,1,1,2,3,3,3-Heptafluoropropane be imported freely into India?

Under DGFT's ITC(HS) import policy, 1,1,1,2,3,3,3-Heptafluoropropane is Restricted. Restricted items need a DGFT import authorisation or must meet the stated conditions.

Does exporting 1,1,1,2,3,3,3-Heptafluoropropane from India need a licence?

Export restricted (DGFT policy). Export under DGFT's policy for tariff item 2903 46 00 is Restricted: it needs a DGFT export authorisation or must meet the stated conditions. Subject to Policy Condition 1 of the Chapter.

Is 1,1,1,2,3,3,3-Heptafluoropropane hazardous?

Hazardous: take normal precautions. Gas under pressure. Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.

Is 1,1,1,2,3,3,3-Heptafluoropropane regulated under global treaties or in the EU and US?

HFC: phase-down starts 2028. HFC-227ea is controlled by the Montreal Protocol (Annex F, group I): a hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) under the Kigali Amendment. India freezes HFC use in 2028 and cuts it in steps from 2032; there is no trade ban today. Registered under EU REACH, so EU importers can buy it under an existing registration.

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