9,10,16-Trihydroxyhexadecanoic acidCAS 18951-77-4 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India

C16H32O5 · also called RefChem:107439, Aleuritic acid, ALEURETIC ACID, beta-Aleuritic acid
OK to trade, but watch: global treaties & export markets; import duty.
Import dutyCHECKAbout 30.98%HS 3302 90 20Rules in IndiaOKNo special Indian ban or licence foundExportOKNo export licence neededSafetyNO DATANo hazard classification found

Aleuretic Acid is a long-chain fatty acid. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: global treaties & export markets; import duty. Import duty is about 30.98% (tariff item 3302 90 20). DGFT policy: import Free, export Free.

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.
  • Import policy (DGFT ITC(HS)) for tariff item 3302 90 20: Free, so no import licence is needed under trade policy.
Source: CIB&RC pesticide lists · CDSCO new drug approvals · NDPS RCS Order 2013 · DGFT ITC(HS) 2022, Schedule 1 Import Policy

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.
  • Export policy (DGFT ITC(HS)) for tariff item 3302 90 20: Free.
Source: DGFT SCOMET list · NDPS RCS Order 2013 · DGFT ITC(HS) 2022, Schedule 2 Export Policy

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.
  • 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 dutyCHECK

About 30.98% of the import value
  • About ₹30,980 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).
  • Made up of basic customs duty 10%, social welfare surcharge 1% and IGST 18%. IGST can usually be claimed back as input tax credit.
  • Tariff item 3302 90 20: Aleuritic acid.
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)

SafetyNO DATA

No hazard classification found
  • No classification does not mean it is safe.
  • Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Source: PubChem GHS classification

Price and suppliersNO DATA

Not on RasayanXchange yet
  • India exported 202 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 23.7% on 2024-25) under tariff item 33029020, “Aleuritic acid”.
  • 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 number18951-77-4
FormulaC16H32O5
Also calledRefChem:107439, Aleuritic acid, ALEURETIC ACID, beta-Aleuritic acid
Tariff item (HS)3302 90 20
Total import dutyabout 30.98%
Anti-dumping duty (most producers)None found
DGFT import policyFree
DGFT export policyFree
SCOMET (export control)Not listed
NDPS / precursorNot listed

Questions about 9,10,16-Trihydroxyhexadecanoic acid

What is the import duty on 9,10,16-Trihydroxyhexadecanoic acid in India?

The total import duty on 9,10,16-Trihydroxyhexadecanoic acid is about 30.98% of the import value under tariff item 3302 90 20, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.

Is there anti-dumping duty on 9,10,16-Trihydroxyhexadecanoic acid?

No anti-dumping duty on 9,10,16-Trihydroxyhexadecanoic acid was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.

What is the HS code (tariff item) of 9,10,16-Trihydroxyhexadecanoic acid in India?

9,10,16-Trihydroxyhexadecanoic acid falls under tariff item 3302 90 20 of the Customs Tariff of India.

Is 9,10,16-Trihydroxyhexadecanoic acid 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.

Can 9,10,16-Trihydroxyhexadecanoic acid be imported freely into India?

Under DGFT's ITC(HS) import policy, 9,10,16-Trihydroxyhexadecanoic acid is Free.

Does exporting 9,10,16-Trihydroxyhexadecanoic acid from India need a licence?

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

Is 9,10,16-Trihydroxyhexadecanoic acid hazardous?

No hazard classification found. No classification does not mean it is safe. Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.

Is 9,10,16-Trihydroxyhexadecanoic acid 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.

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