Trichloroacetic Acid (CAS 76-03-9): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Trichloroacetic acid is a monocarboxylic acid that is acetic acid in which all three methyl hydrogens are substituted by chlorine. For trade in India: Stop and check: banned in India as a pesticide. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2915 40 30). DGFT policy: import Free, export Free.
Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
Key facts
| CAS number | 76-03-9 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C2HCl3O2 |
| Also called | Aceto-caustin, Acetic acid, trichloro-, Trichloroethanoic acid, Trichloracetic acid |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2915 40 30 |
| 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 |
Every answer, with its source
Rules in IndiaSTOP
- Banned for manufacture, import and use: S.O. 682 (E) dated 17th July 2001
- The ban covers use as a pesticide. Other industrial, laboratory or medical uses are governed by their own rules.
- Import policy (DGFT ITC(HS)) for tariff item 2915 40 30: Free, so no import licence is needed under trade policy.
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 2915 40 30: Free.
Global treaties & export marketsOK
- 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.
- Listed on the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals (AICIS), so it can be introduced into Australia as an existing industrial chemical.
- EU: harmonised classification (CLP Annex VI, index 607-004-00-7): Skin Corr. 1A, Aquatic Acute 1, Aquatic Chronic 1. Suppliers in the EU must label it this way.
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 2915 40 30: Trichloroacetic acid, their salts and esters.
SafetyCHECK
- Burns skin and eyes, eats into metal
- Harmful to fish and water life
- Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
- 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 1839 / UN 2564 (Corrosive): 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 Trichloroacetic Acid
What is the import duty on Trichloroacetic Acid in India?
The total import duty on Trichloroacetic Acid is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2915 40 30, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Trichloroacetic Acid?
No anti-dumping duty on Trichloroacetic Acid was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Trichloroacetic Acid in India?
Trichloroacetic Acid falls under tariff item 2915 40 30 of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Trichloroacetic Acid restricted or licensed in India?
Banned in India as a pesticide. Banned for manufacture, import and use: S.O. 682 (E) dated 17th July 2001. The ban covers use as a pesticide. Other industrial, laboratory or medical uses are governed by their own rules.
Can Trichloroacetic Acid be imported freely into India?
Under DGFT's ITC(HS) import policy, Trichloroacetic Acid is Free.
Does exporting Trichloroacetic Acid from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Trichloroacetic Acid hazardous?
Dangerous: handle with proper protection. Burns skin and eyes, eats into metal. Harmful to fish and water life. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Is Trichloroacetic Acid 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.