Methyl 4-chloroacetoacetate (CAS 32807-28-6): import duty, licences and trade rules in India

For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: global treaties & export markets. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2918 (estimate)).

OK to trade, but watch: global treaties & export markets.

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

Run the live check Open in Compound Workspace Search RasayanXchange

Key facts

CAS number32807-28-6
FormulaC5H7ClO3
Also calledMethyl 4-chloro-3-oxobutyrate, Butanoic acid, 4-chloro-3-oxo-, methyl ester, 4-chloro-3-oxobutanoic acid methyl ester, Methyl .omega.-chloroacetoacetate
Tariff item (HS)2918 (estimate)
Total import dutyabout 27.73%
Anti-dumping duty (most producers)None found
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.
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).
  • 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.
  • Listed as INACTIVE on the US TSCA Inventory: a Notice of Activity must reach EPA before it is imported into the US.
  • Listed on the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals (AICIS), so it can be introduced into Australia as an existing industrial chemical.
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 (estimate)
  • About ₹27,730 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).
  • No tariff line names this chemical, so we worked out its likely heading from its structure: 2918, carboxylic acids with additional oxygen function (an ester, classified by its carboxylic acid group).
  • All lines under heading 2918 pay basic customs duty 7.5%; with social welfare surcharge and IGST 18% that makes about 27.73%.
  • Confirm the exact 8-digit code with your customs broker before you import.
Source: Customs Tariff of India, CBIC · Notification 45/2025-Customs · Notification 9/2025-Integrated Tax (Rate)

SafetyCHECK

Dangerous: handle with proper protection
  • Burns skin and eyes, eats into metal
  • Poisonous, even in small amounts
  • Toxic if swallowed
  • Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
  • Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Source: PubChem GHS classification

Price and suppliersNO DATA

Not on RasayanXchange yet
  • Post a requirement and we will find suppliers for you.
Source: RasayanXchange market data

Questions about Methyl 4-chloroacetoacetate

What is the import duty on Methyl 4-chloroacetoacetate in India?

The total import duty on Methyl 4-chloroacetoacetate is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2918 (estimate), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.

Is there anti-dumping duty on Methyl 4-chloroacetoacetate?

No anti-dumping duty on Methyl 4-chloroacetoacetate was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.

What is the HS code (tariff item) of Methyl 4-chloroacetoacetate in India?

Methyl 4-chloroacetoacetate falls under tariff item 2918 (estimate) of the Customs Tariff of India.

Is Methyl 4-chloroacetoacetate 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 Methyl 4-chloroacetoacetate from India need a licence?

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

Is Methyl 4-chloroacetoacetate hazardous?

Dangerous: handle with proper protection. Burns skin and eyes, eats into metal. Poisonous, even in small amounts. Toxic if swallowed.

Is Methyl 4-chloroacetoacetate 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). 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.

Related chemicals

(+)-Ursolic Acid(-)-Di-p-toluoyl-L-tartaric acid(2,4-Dichlorophenoxy)Acetic Acid(3,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)acetic acid1,4-Cyclohexanedicarboxylic acid, 2,5-dioxo-, 1,4-dimethyl ester12-Hydroxystearic acid2,3-Dihydroxybutanedioic Acid2-Carboxyethyl acrylate2-Ethylhexyl salicylate2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid hydrate (1:1)2-Propenoic acid, 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-, 2-ethylhexyl ester3,4,5-Trimethoxybenzoic Acid

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