Trichlorofluoromethane (CAS 75-69-4): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Trichlorofluoromethane is a one-carbon compound that is methane in which the hydrogens have been replaced by three chlorine and one fluorine atom. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: rules in India; exporting from India; global treaties & export markets. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2903 77 13). DGFT policy: import Restricted, export Restricted.
Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
Key facts
| CAS number | 75-69-4 |
|---|---|
| Formula | CCl3F |
| Also called | Fluorotrichloromethane, trichloro(fluoro)methane, Trichloromonofluoromethane, Fluorochloroform |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2903 77 13 |
| Total import duty | about 27.73% |
| Anti-dumping duty (most producers) | None found |
| DGFT import policy | Restricted |
| DGFT export policy | Restricted |
| SCOMET (export control) | Not listed |
| NDPS / precursor | Not listed |
Every answer, with its source
Rules in IndiaCHECK
- Not on the Indian banned-pesticide, drug-precursor, narcotic, psychotropic or new-drug lists we check.
- Normal factory, storage and GST rules still apply.
- Import under DGFT's policy for tariff item 2903 77 13 is Restricted: it needs a DGFT import authorisation or must meet the stated conditions (policy condition 1, 4 of chapter 29).
Exporting from IndiaCHECK
- Export under DGFT's policy for tariff item 2903 77 13 is Restricted: it needs a DGFT export authorisation or must meet the stated conditions. Subject to policy condition 2 of the chapter.
- Exporting an ozone-depleting substance needs a licence under the ODS (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000, and only to countries that are Parties to the Montreal Protocol.
- Not on the SCOMET export-control list.
- The buyer’s country may still have its own import rules.
Global treaties & export marketsCHECK
- This chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) is controlled by the Montreal Protocol (Annex A, group I): an ozone-depleting substance whose production and use India has phased out, except as a feedstock for making other chemicals and approved essential uses.
- Importing or exporting it needs a DGFT licence and registration with the Ozone Cell (MoEFCC) under the Ozone Depleting Substances (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000.
- 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.
- Listed on the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals (AICIS), so it can be introduced into Australia as an existing industrial chemical.
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 77 13: Trichlorofluoromethane.
SafetyCHECK
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Harmful in contact with skin
- Harms public health and the environment by destroying ozone in the upper atmosphere
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Storage, transport & PESOOK
- Ships as UN 1956 (Non-Flammable Gas): dangerous-goods rules apply by road, sea (IMDG) and air (IATA), with labels, packaging and a transport document.
Price and suppliersNO DATA
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Questions about Trichlorofluoromethane
What is the import duty on Trichlorofluoromethane in India?
The total import duty on Trichlorofluoromethane is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2903 77 13, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Trichlorofluoromethane?
No anti-dumping duty on Trichlorofluoromethane was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Trichlorofluoromethane in India?
Trichlorofluoromethane falls under tariff item 2903 77 13 of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Trichlorofluoromethane restricted or licensed in India?
Import restricted (DGFT policy). Not on the Indian banned-pesticide, drug-precursor, narcotic, psychotropic or new-drug lists we check. Normal factory, storage and GST rules still apply.
Can Trichlorofluoromethane be imported freely into India?
Under DGFT's ITC(HS) import policy, Trichlorofluoromethane is Restricted. Restricted items need a DGFT import authorisation or must meet the stated conditions.
Does exporting Trichlorofluoromethane from India need a licence?
Export needs an ODS licence. Export under DGFT's policy for tariff item 2903 77 13 is Restricted: it needs a DGFT export authorisation or must meet the stated conditions. Subject to policy condition 2 of the chapter.
Is Trichlorofluoromethane hazardous?
Hazardous: take normal precautions. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Harmful in contact with skin. Harms public health and the environment by destroying ozone in the upper atmosphere.
Is Trichlorofluoromethane regulated under global treaties or in the EU and US?
Ozone-depleting: phased out in India. This chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) is controlled by the Montreal Protocol (Annex A, group I): an ozone-depleting substance whose production and use India has phased out, except as a feedstock for making other chemicals and approved essential uses. Importing or exporting it needs a DGFT licence and registration with the Ozone Cell (MoEFCC) under the Ozone Depleting Substances (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000.
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Guidance from official lists, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with DGFT, customs or the regulator before you trade.