Beta-Pinene (CAS 127-91-3): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Beta-pinene is an isomer of pinene with an exocyclic double bond. For trade in India: No ban or licence needed. Normal trade rules apply; handle as its safety advice says. Import duty is about 21.24% (tariff item 2902 (estimate)).
Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
Key facts
| CAS number | 127-91-3 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C10H16 |
| Also called | Nopinene, Terebenthene, Terbenthene, 2(10)-Pinene |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2902 (estimate) |
| Total import duty | about 21.24% |
| Anti-dumping duty (most producers) | None found |
| SCOMET (export control) | Not listed |
| NDPS / precursor | Not listed |
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 ₹21,240 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: 2902, cyclic hydrocarbons (hydrocarbon).
- 17 of 19 lines under heading 2902 pay basic customs duty 2.5%; with social welfare surcharge and IGST 18% that makes about 21.24%.
- Confirm the exact 8-digit code with your customs broker before you import.
SafetyCHECK
- Catches fire easily
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Can cause long-term health damage
- Harmful to fish and water life
- Flammable liquid and vapor
- May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
- Causes skin irritation
- May cause an allergic skin reaction
- Very toxic to aquatic life
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Storage, transport & PESOOK
- Petroleum Class B (flash point about 31.1 °C): importing, storing or transporting it above the exempted quantity needs a PESO licence.
Price and suppliersNO DATA
- Post a requirement and we will find suppliers for you.
Questions about Beta-Pinene
What is the import duty on Beta-Pinene in India?
The total import duty on Beta-Pinene is about 21.24% of the import value under tariff item 2902 (estimate), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Beta-Pinene?
No anti-dumping duty on Beta-Pinene was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Beta-Pinene in India?
Beta-Pinene falls under tariff item 2902 (estimate) of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Beta-Pinene 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 Beta-Pinene from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Beta-Pinene hazardous?
Dangerous: handle with proper protection. Catches fire easily. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Can cause long-term health damage.
Is Beta-Pinene 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.