m-(Trifluoromethyl)cinnamic acidCAS 779-89-5 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India

C10H7F3O2 · also called (E)-m-(Trifluoromethyl)cinnamic acid, m-(trifluoromethyl)cinnamic acid, 3-(3-(Trifluoromethyl)phenyl)acrylic acid, trans-3-(trifluoromethyl)cinnamic acid
OK to trade, but watch: global treaties & export markets.
Import dutyOKAbout 27.73%HS 2916 39 (subheading)Rules in IndiaOKNo special Indian ban or licence foundExportOKNo export licence neededSafetyCHECKHazardous: take normal precautions

(E)-3-(trifluoromethyl)cinnamic acid is a member of the class of (trifluoromethyl)benzenes consisting of trans-cinnamic acid having a trifluoromethyl substituent at the meta-position. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: global treaties & export markets. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2916 39 (subheading)).

Checked 2026-11-12 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.

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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.
Source: CIB&RC pesticide lists · CDSCO new drug approvals · NDPS RCS Order 2013

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.
Source: DGFT SCOMET list · NDPS RCS Order 2013

Global treaties & export marketsCHECK

US: inactive on TSCA
  • 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.
  • Listed as INACTIVE on the US TSCA Inventory: a Notice of Activity must reach EPA before it is imported into the US.

Import dutyOK

About 27.73% of the import value
  • About ₹27,730 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).
  • The EU customs inventory (ECICS) classifies it under CN 2916 39 90, so its HS subheading is 2916 39.
  • India splits subheading 2916 39 into 7 lines: 2916 39 10 (Other › Cinnamic acid); 2916 39 20 (Other › Bismuth compounds of aromatic monoacids); 2916 39 30 (Other › Potassium compounds of aromatic monoacids); 2916 39 40 (Other › Sodium compounds of aromatic monoacids); 2916 39 50 (Other › Esters of aromatic monoacids not elsewhere); 2916 39 60 (Other › Dichlorophenyl acetyl chloride specified); and 1 more.
  • Basic customs duty 7.5% on every one of them; with social welfare surcharge and IGST 18% that makes about 27.73%.
  • Lines that name a chemical are for that chemical; one that no line names goes under "Other" (2916 39 90).
  • Confirm the exact 8-digit line with your customs broker before you import.

SafetyCHECK

Hazardous: take normal precautions
  • Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
  • Causes skin irritation
  • Causes serious eye irritation
  • May cause respiratory irritation
  • Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.

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Key facts

CAS number779-89-5
FormulaC10H7F3O2
Also called(E)-m-(Trifluoromethyl)cinnamic acid, m-(trifluoromethyl)cinnamic acid, 3-(3-(Trifluoromethyl)phenyl)acrylic acid, trans-3-(trifluoromethyl)cinnamic acid
Tariff item (HS)2916 39 (subheading)
Total import dutyabout 27.73%
Anti-dumping duty (most producers)None found
SCOMET (export control)Not listed
NDPS / precursorNot listed

Questions about m-(Trifluoromethyl)cinnamic acid

What is the import duty on m-(Trifluoromethyl)cinnamic acid in India?

The total import duty on m-(Trifluoromethyl)cinnamic acid is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2916 39 (subheading), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.

Is there anti-dumping duty on m-(Trifluoromethyl)cinnamic acid?

No anti-dumping duty on m-(Trifluoromethyl)cinnamic acid was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.

What is the HS code (tariff item) of m-(Trifluoromethyl)cinnamic acid in India?

m-(Trifluoromethyl)cinnamic acid falls under HS subheading 2916 39, as classified by the EU customs inventory (ECICS). India splits that subheading into several 8-digit lines; confirm the exact line with your customs broker.

Is m-(Trifluoromethyl)cinnamic acid 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 m-(Trifluoromethyl)cinnamic acid from India need a licence?

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

Is m-(Trifluoromethyl)cinnamic acid hazardous?

Hazardous: take normal precautions. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation.

Is m-(Trifluoromethyl)cinnamic acid regulated under global treaties or in the EU and US?

US: inactive on TSCA. 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.

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