Allyl-alpha-iononeCAS 79-78-7 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India
1-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-1,6-heptadien-3-one is a sesquiterpenoid. 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 2914 29 (subheading)).
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).
- 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.
- 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).
- The EU customs inventory (ECICS) classifies it under CN 2914 29 00, so its HS subheading is 2914 29.
- India splits subheading 2914 29 into 7 lines: 2914 29 10 (Other › L-caravone); 2914 29 21 (Camphor › Natural); 2914 29 22 (Camphor › Synthetic); 2914 29 30 (Other › Pentyl-2-cyclopenten-1-one); 2914 29 40 (Other › Cyclohexane dione); 2914 29 50 (Other › 7-acetyl, 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-octahydro, 1,1, 6,7-tetra methyl Naphthalene /); and 1 more.
- 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" (2914 29 90).
- Confirm the exact 8-digit line with your customs broker before you import.
SafetyOK
- 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 | 79-78-7 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C16H24O |
| Also called | Allyl-alpha-ionone, Ionone, allyl alpha-, FEMA No. 2033, 1,6-HEPTADIEN-3-ONE, 1-(2,6,6-TRIMETHYL-2-CYCLOHEXEN-1-YL)- |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2914 29 (subheading) |
| Total import duty | about 27.73% |
| Anti-dumping duty (most producers) | None found |
| SCOMET (export control) | Not listed |
| NDPS / precursor | Not listed |
Questions about Allyl-alpha-ionone
What is the import duty on Allyl-alpha-ionone in India?
The total import duty on Allyl-alpha-ionone is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2914 29 (subheading), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Allyl-alpha-ionone?
No anti-dumping duty on Allyl-alpha-ionone was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Allyl-alpha-ionone in India?
Allyl-alpha-ionone falls under HS subheading 2914 29, 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 Allyl-alpha-ionone 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 Allyl-alpha-ionone from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Allyl-alpha-ionone hazardous?
Not classified as hazardous. Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Is Allyl-alpha-ionone 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). 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.