Alpha-Eleostearic acidCAS 506-23-0 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India
(9Z,11E,13E)-octadeca-9,11,13-trienoic acid is a conjugated linolenic acid having three fully-conjugated double bonds at positions 9, 11 and 13, in cis, trans and trans configurations, respectively. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: global treaties & export markets. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2916 19 (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 marketsCHECK
- 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 ₹27,730 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).
- The EU customs inventory (ECICS) classifies it under CN 2916 19 95, so its HS subheading is 2916 19.
- India splits subheading 2916 19 into 8 lines: 2916 19 10 (Other › Undecylenic acid); 2916 19 20 (Other › Bismuth compounds of unsaturated acyclic monoacids); 2916 19 30 (Other › Potassium compounds of unsaturated acyclic monoacids); 2916 19 40 (Other › Sodium compounds of unsaturated acyclic monoacids); 2916 19 50 (Other › Esters of unsaturated acyclic monoacids not elsewhere specified); 2916 19 60 (Other › Sorbic acid); and 2 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" (2916 19 90).
- Confirm the exact 8-digit line with your customs broker before you import.
SafetyNO DATA
- No classification does not mean it is safe.
- 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 | 506-23-0 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C18H30O2 |
| Also called | (9Z,11E,13E)-octadeca-9,11,13-trienoic acid, 9Z,11E,13E-octadecatrienoic acid, alpha-ELA, cis-eleostearic acid |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2916 19 (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 Alpha-Eleostearic acid
What is the import duty on Alpha-Eleostearic acid in India?
The total import duty on Alpha-Eleostearic acid is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2916 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 Alpha-Eleostearic acid?
No anti-dumping duty on Alpha-Eleostearic acid was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Alpha-Eleostearic acid in India?
Alpha-Eleostearic acid falls under HS subheading 2916 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 Alpha-Eleostearic 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.
Does exporting Alpha-Eleostearic acid from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Alpha-Eleostearic 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 Alpha-Eleostearic 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.