Ethyl trifluoroacetate (CAS 383-63-1): import duty, licences and trade rules in India

TRIFLUOROACETIC ACID ETHYL ESTER is an organohalogen compound. For trade in India: No ban or licence needed. Normal trade rules apply; handle as its safety advice says. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2915 90 95). DGFT policy: import Free, export Free.

No ban or licence needed. Normal trade rules apply; handle as its safety advice says.

Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.

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Key facts

CAS number383-63-1
FormulaC4H5F3O2
Also calledethyl 2,2,2-trifluoroacetate, Trifluoroacetic acid ethyl ester, Acetic acid, trifluoro-, ethyl ester, Ethyl trifluoroethanoate
Tariff item (HS)2915 90 95
Total import dutyabout 27.73%
Anti-dumping duty (most producers)None found
DGFT import policyFree
DGFT export policyFree
SCOMET (export control)Not listed
NDPS / precursorNot listed

Every answer, with its source

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 2915 90 95: 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 2915 90 95: Free.
Source: DGFT SCOMET list · NDPS RCS Order 2013 · DGFT ITC(HS) 2022, Schedule 2 Export Policy

Global treaties & export marketsOK

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).
  • 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.
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 dutyOK

About 27.73% of the import value
  • 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 2915 90 95: Ethyl trifluoro acetate.
Source: Customs Tariff of India, CBIC · Notification 45/2025-Customs · Notification 9/2025-Integrated Tax (Rate)

SafetyCHECK

Dangerous: handle with proper protection
  • Catches fire easily
  • Burns skin and eyes, eats into metal
  • Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
  • Highly flammable liquid and vapor
  • Harmful if swallowed
  • Causes skin irritation
  • Causes serious eye damage
  • Causes serious eye irritation
  • Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Source: PubChem GHS classification

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Questions about Ethyl trifluoroacetate

What is the import duty on Ethyl trifluoroacetate in India?

The total import duty on Ethyl trifluoroacetate is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2915 90 95, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.

Is there anti-dumping duty on Ethyl trifluoroacetate?

No anti-dumping duty on Ethyl trifluoroacetate was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.

What is the HS code (tariff item) of Ethyl trifluoroacetate in India?

Ethyl trifluoroacetate falls under tariff item 2915 90 95 of the Customs Tariff of India.

Is Ethyl trifluoroacetate 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 Ethyl trifluoroacetate be imported freely into India?

Under DGFT's ITC(HS) import policy, Ethyl trifluoroacetate is Free.

Does exporting Ethyl trifluoroacetate from India need a licence?

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

Is Ethyl trifluoroacetate hazardous?

Dangerous: handle with proper protection. Catches fire easily. Burns skin and eyes, eats into metal. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing.

Is Ethyl trifluoroacetate 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). Registered under EU REACH, so EU importers can buy it under an existing registration.

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