Trichloroethylene (CAS 79-01-6): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Trichloroethene is a member of the class of chloroethenes that is ethene substituted by chloro groups at positions 1, 1 and 2. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: global treaties & export markets; safety. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2903 22 00). 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 | 79-01-6 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C2HCl3 |
| Also called | Trichloroethene, 1,1,2-Trichloroethene, Ethinyl trichloride, 1,1,2-Trichloroethylene |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2903 22 00 |
| 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 22 00: 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.
- The buyer’s country may still have its own import rules.
- Export policy (DGFT ITC(HS)) for tariff item 2903 22 00: Free.
Global treaties & export marketsCHECK
- Not listed by the Stockholm Convention (persistent pollutants), the Rotterdam Convention (prior consent before export) or the Montreal Protocol (ozone layer).
- On the EU REACH Candidate List of substances of very high concern (carcinogenic), since 18-Jun-2010. EU buyers must pass on safety information for articles containing more than 0.1%, and it may later need an authorisation.
- 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.
- US TSCA: restricted by a TSCA section 6 risk-management rule.
- US TSCA: subject to a significant new use rule (SNUR): new uses need a notice to EPA first.
- Listed on the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals (AICIS), so it can be introduced into Australia as an existing industrial chemical.
- EU: harmonised classification as a carcinogen category 1B (CLP Annex VI, index 602-027-00-9). 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 22 00: Trichloroethylene.
SafetySTOP
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Can cause long-term health damage
- Causes skin irritation
- May cause an allergic skin reaction
- Causes serious eye irritation
- May cause drowsiness or dizziness
- Suspected of causing genetic defects
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Storage, transport & PESOOK
- Ships as UN 1710 (Poison): dangerous-goods rules apply by road, sea (IMDG) and air (IATA), with labels, packaging and a transport document.
Price and suppliersOK
- No daily rate yet. Ask suppliers for a quote.
Questions about Trichloroethylene
What is the import duty on Trichloroethylene in India?
The total import duty on Trichloroethylene is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2903 22 00, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Trichloroethylene?
No anti-dumping duty on Trichloroethylene was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Trichloroethylene in India?
Trichloroethylene falls under tariff item 2903 22 00 of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Trichloroethylene 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 22 00: Free, so no import licence is needed under trade policy.
Can Trichloroethylene be imported freely into India?
Under DGFT's ITC(HS) import policy, Trichloroethylene is Free.
Does exporting Trichloroethylene from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Trichloroethylene hazardous?
Very hazardous: strict controls needed. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Can cause long-term health damage. Causes skin irritation.
Is Trichloroethylene regulated under global treaties or in the EU and US?
EU: substance of very high concern. Not listed by the Stockholm Convention (persistent pollutants), the Rotterdam Convention (prior consent before export) or the Montreal Protocol (ozone layer). On the EU REACH Candidate List of substances of very high concern (carcinogenic), since 18-Jun-2010. EU buyers must pass on safety information for articles containing more than 0.1%, and it may later need an authorisation.
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Guidance from official lists, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with DGFT, customs or the regulator before you trade.