ChlorodifluoromethaneCAS 75-45-6 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Chlorodifluoromethane is a hydrochlorofluorocarbon. 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 71 00). DGFT policy: import Restricted, export Restricted.
Checked 2026-11-12 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
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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 71 00 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 71 00 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
- This hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) is controlled by the Montreal Protocol (Annex C, group I): an ozone-depleting substance being phased out; India ends HCFC use by 2030, keeping a small share for servicing until 2040.
- 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.
- Registered under EU REACH, so EU importers can buy it under an existing registration.
- 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 71 00: Chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22).
SafetyCHECK
- Gas under pressure
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated
- Harms public health and the environment by destroying ozone in the upper atmosphere
- 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 1018 (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
- India exported 10,564 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 31.4% on 2024-25) under tariff item 29037100, “Chlorodifluoromethane (hcfc-22)”.
- Post a requirement and we will find suppliers for you.
Key facts
| CAS number | 75-45-6 |
|---|---|
| Formula | CHClF2 |
| Also called | Difluorochloromethane, Freon 22, Propellant 22, Monochlorodifluoromethane |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2903 71 00 |
| 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 Chlorodifluoromethane
What is the import duty on Chlorodifluoromethane in India?
The total import duty on Chlorodifluoromethane is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2903 71 00, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Chlorodifluoromethane?
No anti-dumping duty on Chlorodifluoromethane was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Chlorodifluoromethane in India?
Chlorodifluoromethane falls under tariff item 2903 71 00 of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Chlorodifluoromethane 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 Chlorodifluoromethane be imported freely into India?
Under DGFT's ITC(HS) import policy, Chlorodifluoromethane is Restricted. Restricted items need a DGFT import authorisation or must meet the stated conditions.
Does exporting Chlorodifluoromethane from India need a licence?
Export needs an ODS licence. Export under DGFT's policy for tariff item 2903 71 00 is Restricted: it needs a DGFT export authorisation or must meet the stated conditions. Subject to policy condition 2 of the chapter.
Is Chlorodifluoromethane hazardous?
Hazardous: take normal precautions. Gas under pressure. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.
Is Chlorodifluoromethane regulated under global treaties or in the EU and US?
Ozone-depleting: being phased out. This hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) is controlled by the Montreal Protocol (Annex C, group I): an ozone-depleting substance being phased out; India ends HCFC use by 2030, keeping a small share for servicing until 2040. 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.