Hexachlorobenzene (CAS 118-74-1): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Hexachlorobenzene is a member of the class of chlorobenzenes that is benzene in which all of the hydrogens are replaced by chlorines. For trade in India: Stop and check: banned in India and worldwide. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2903 92 10). DGFT policy: import Free, export Free. EU CMR classification: Carc. 1B.
Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
Key facts
| CAS number | 118-74-1 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C6Cl6 |
| Also called | Perchlorobenzene, Anticarie, Bunt-cure, Bunt-no-more |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2903 92 10 |
| Total import duty | about 27.73% |
| Anti-dumping duty (most producers) | None found |
| DGFT import policy | Free |
| DGFT export policy | Free |
| SCOMET (export control) | Not listed |
| NDPS / precursor | Not listed |
| EU CMR classification | Carc. 1B |
Every answer, with its source
Rules in IndiaOK
- Not on the Indian banned-pesticide, drug-precursor, narcotic, psychotropic or new-drug lists we check.
- Import policy (DGFT ITC(HS)) for tariff item 2903 92 10: Free, so no import licence is needed under trade policy.
- On India’s hazardous chemicals list (MSIHC Rules 1989). Importers must send the State authorities the consignment details and full safety information before each import (30 days ahead where possible, never later than the import date) and keep import records.
Exporting from IndiaOK
- Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
- Not approved as a pesticide in the EU: food sent there must carry almost none of it.
- The buyer’s country may still have its own import rules.
- Export policy (DGFT ITC(HS)) for tariff item 2903 92 10: Free.
Global treaties & export marketsSTOP
- Hexachlorobenzene (HCB) is listed in Annexes A and C of the Stockholm Convention: to be eliminated worldwide.
- India has ratified this listing, so it binds India too.
- On the Rotterdam Convention prior-consent list (Annex III, pesticide): Hexachlorobenzene.
- Each importing country has said whether it accepts this chemical; an export must follow that decision. Check the country’s import response on pic.int before you ship.
- 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.
- EU: harmonised classification as a carcinogen category 1B (CLP Annex VI, index 602-065-00-6). It may not be sold to the general public in the EU as such or in mixtures above the limit (REACH Annex XVII, entries 28-30), and its use at work must be minimised.
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 92 10: Hexachlorobenzene (ISO).
SafetySTOP
- Can cause long-term health damage
- Harmful to fish and water life
- May cause cancer
- Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
- Very toxic to aquatic life
- Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Storage, transport & PESOOK
- Ships as UN 2729 (Poison): dangerous-goods rules apply by road, sea (IMDG) and air (IATA), with labels, packaging and a transport document.
Food residue limitsCHECK
- India (FSSAI) has no specific limit, so the default 0.01 mg/kg applies to food.
- EU: not approved; most EU food limits are at the detection limit.
Price and suppliersNO DATA
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Questions about Hexachlorobenzene
What is the import duty on Hexachlorobenzene in India?
The total import duty on Hexachlorobenzene is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2903 92 10, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Hexachlorobenzene?
No anti-dumping duty on Hexachlorobenzene was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Hexachlorobenzene in India?
Hexachlorobenzene falls under tariff item 2903 92 10 of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Hexachlorobenzene restricted or licensed in India?
No ban or licence; import paperwork applies. Not on the Indian banned-pesticide, drug-precursor, narcotic, psychotropic or new-drug lists we check. Import policy (DGFT ITC(HS)) for tariff item 2903 92 10: Free, so no import licence is needed under trade policy.
Can Hexachlorobenzene be imported freely into India?
Under DGFT's ITC(HS) import policy, Hexachlorobenzene is Free.
Does exporting Hexachlorobenzene from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Hexachlorobenzene hazardous?
Very hazardous: strict controls needed. Can cause long-term health damage. Harmful to fish and water life. May cause cancer.
Is Hexachlorobenzene regulated under global treaties or in the EU and US?
Banned in India and worldwide. Hexachlorobenzene (HCB) is listed in Annexes A and C of the Stockholm Convention: to be eliminated worldwide. India has ratified this listing, so it binds India too.
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Guidance from official lists, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with DGFT, customs or the regulator before you trade.