BromochlorodifluoromethaneCAS 353-59-3 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Bromochlorodifluoromethane is a one-carbon compound that is methane in which the hydrogens have been replaced by two fluorines, a bromine, and a chlorine. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: rules in India; exporting from India; global treaties & export markets; storage, transport & PESO. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2903 76 10). DGFT policy: import Restricted, export Restricted.
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Rules in IndiaCHECK
- 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 under DGFT's policy for tariff item 2903 76 10 is Restricted: it needs a DGFT import authorisation or must meet the stated conditions (policy condition 1, 4 of chapter 29).
Exporting from IndiaCHECK
- Export under DGFT's policy for tariff item 2903 76 10 is Restricted: it needs a DGFT export authorisation or must meet the stated conditions. Subject to policy condition 2 of the chapter.
- Exporting an ozone-depleting substance needs a licence under the ODS (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000, and only to countries that are Parties to the Montreal Protocol.
- Not on the SCOMET export-control list.
- The buyer’s country may still have its own import rules.
Global treaties & export marketsCHECK
- Halon-1211 is controlled by the Montreal Protocol (Annex A, group II): an ozone-depleting substance whose production and use India has phased out, except as a feedstock for making other chemicals and approved essential uses.
- Importing or exporting it needs a DGFT licence and registration with the Ozone Cell (MoEFCC) under the Ozone Depleting Substances (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000.
- 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).
- Made up of basic customs duty 7.5%, social welfare surcharge 0.75% and IGST 18%. IGST can usually be claimed back as input tax credit.
- Tariff item 2903 76 10: Bromochlorodifluoromethane (Halon-1211).
SafetyCHECK
- Gas under pressure
- Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Storage, transport & PESOCHECK
- A gas under pressure: filling, storing or transporting it in cylinders needs PESO approval, and large storage tanks need a licence under the SMPV(U) Rules.
- Ships as UN 1974 (Non-Flammable Gas): dangerous-goods rules apply by road, sea (IMDG) and air (IATA), with labels, packaging and a transport document.
Price and suppliersNO DATA
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Key facts
| CAS number | 353-59-3 |
|---|---|
| Formula | CBrClF2 |
| Also called | Halon 1211, Daiflon 12B1, Freon 12B1, Fluorocarbon 1211 |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2903 76 10 |
| Total import duty | about 27.73% |
| Anti-dumping duty (most producers) | None found |
| DGFT import policy | Restricted |
| DGFT export policy | Restricted |
| SCOMET (export control) | Not listed |
| NDPS / precursor | Not listed |
Questions about Bromochlorodifluoromethane
What is the import duty on Bromochlorodifluoromethane in India?
The total import duty on Bromochlorodifluoromethane is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2903 76 10, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Bromochlorodifluoromethane?
No anti-dumping duty on Bromochlorodifluoromethane was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Bromochlorodifluoromethane in India?
Bromochlorodifluoromethane falls under tariff item 2903 76 10 of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Bromochlorodifluoromethane restricted or licensed in India?
Import restricted (DGFT policy). 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 Bromochlorodifluoromethane be imported freely into India?
Under DGFT's ITC(HS) import policy, Bromochlorodifluoromethane is Restricted. Restricted items need a DGFT import authorisation or must meet the stated conditions.
Does exporting Bromochlorodifluoromethane from India need a licence?
Export needs an ODS licence. Export under DGFT's policy for tariff item 2903 76 10 is Restricted: it needs a DGFT export authorisation or must meet the stated conditions. Subject to policy condition 2 of the chapter.
Is Bromochlorodifluoromethane hazardous?
Hazardous: take normal precautions. Gas under pressure. Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Is Bromochlorodifluoromethane regulated under global treaties or in the EU and US?
Ozone-depleting: phased out in India. Halon-1211 is controlled by the Montreal Protocol (Annex A, group II): an ozone-depleting substance whose production and use India has phased out, except as a feedstock for making other chemicals and approved essential uses. Importing or exporting it needs a DGFT licence and registration with the Ozone Cell (MoEFCC) under the Ozone Depleting Substances (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000.
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Guidance from official lists, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with DGFT, customs or the regulator before you trade.