Ethyl (3S)-4-chloro-3-hydroxybutanoateCAS 86728-85-0 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India

C6H11ClO3 · also called RefChem:138454, ethyl s-4-chloro-3-hydroxybutyrate, ethyl (S)-4-chloro-3-hydroxybutanoate, Ethyl (S)-(-)-4-chloro-3-hydroxybutyrate
OK to trade, but watch: global treaties & export markets.
Import dutyOKAbout 27.73%HS 2918 (estimate)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 2918 (estimate)).

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: new chemical under 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.
  • Not on the US TSCA Inventory: EPA needs a premanufacture notice before it can be imported, unless it is a pesticide, drug or food additive, which TSCA does not cover.

Import dutyOK

About 27.73% of the import value (estimate)
  • 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: 2918, carboxylic acids with additional oxygen function (an ester, classified by its carboxylic acid group).
  • All lines under heading 2918 pay basic customs duty 7.5%; with social welfare surcharge and IGST 18% that makes about 27.73%.
  • No 8-digit line under heading 2918 names it, so it falls under one of its "Other" lines: 2918 11 90 (Lactic acid, its salts and esters › Other); 2918 13 90 (Salts and esters of tartaric acid › Other); 2918 15 90 (Salts and esters of citric acid › Other); 2918 16 90 (Gluconic acid, its salts and esters › Other); 2918 19 90 (Other › Other); and 5 more. The other 36 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.
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

Dangerous: handle with proper protection
  • Burns skin and eyes, eats into metal
  • Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
  • Harmful if swallowed
  • Causes skin irritation
  • Causes serious eye damage
  • Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.

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Key facts

CAS number86728-85-0
FormulaC6H11ClO3
Also calledRefChem:138454, ethyl s-4-chloro-3-hydroxybutyrate, ethyl (S)-4-chloro-3-hydroxybutanoate, Ethyl (S)-(-)-4-chloro-3-hydroxybutyrate
Tariff item (HS)2918 (estimate)
Total import dutyabout 27.73%
Anti-dumping duty (most producers)None found
SCOMET (export control)Not listed
NDPS / precursorNot listed

Questions about Ethyl (3S)-4-chloro-3-hydroxybutanoate

What is the import duty on Ethyl (3S)-4-chloro-3-hydroxybutanoate in India?

The total import duty on Ethyl (3S)-4-chloro-3-hydroxybutanoate is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2918 (estimate), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.

Is there anti-dumping duty on Ethyl (3S)-4-chloro-3-hydroxybutanoate?

No anti-dumping duty on Ethyl (3S)-4-chloro-3-hydroxybutanoate was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.

What is the HS code (tariff item) of Ethyl (3S)-4-chloro-3-hydroxybutanoate in India?

Ethyl (3S)-4-chloro-3-hydroxybutanoate falls under tariff item 2918 (estimate) of the Customs Tariff of India.

Is Ethyl (3S)-4-chloro-3-hydroxybutanoate 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 Ethyl (3S)-4-chloro-3-hydroxybutanoate from India need a licence?

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

Is Ethyl (3S)-4-chloro-3-hydroxybutanoate hazardous?

Dangerous: handle with proper protection. Burns skin and eyes, eats into metal. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Harmful if swallowed.

Is Ethyl (3S)-4-chloro-3-hydroxybutanoate regulated under global treaties or in the EU and US?

US: new chemical under 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.

Guidance from official lists, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with DGFT, customs or the regulator before you trade.