TrifluoromethaneCAS 75-46-7 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Fluoroform is a member of fluoromethanes. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: rules in India; exporting from India; storage, transport & PESO. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2903 41 00). DGFT policy: import Restricted, export Restricted.
Checked 2026-11-12 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
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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 41 00 is Restricted: it needs a DGFT import authorisation or must meet the stated conditions (policy condition 5 of chapter 29).
Exporting from IndiaCHECK
- Export under DGFT's policy for tariff item 2903 41 00 is Restricted: it needs a DGFT export authorisation or must meet the stated conditions. Subject to Policy Condition 1 of the Chapter.
- Not on the SCOMET export-control list.
- The buyer’s country may still have its own import rules.
Global treaties & export marketsOK
- HFC-23 is controlled by the Montreal Protocol (Annex F, group II): a hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) under the Kigali Amendment. India freezes HFC use in 2028 and cuts it in steps from 2032; there is no trade ban today.
- 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.
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 41 00: Trifluoromethane (HFC-23).
SafetyCHECK
- Gas under pressure
- Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Storage, transport & PESOCHECK
- A gas under pressure: filling, storing or transporting it in cylinders needs PESO approval, and large storage tanks need a licence under the SMPV(U) Rules.
- Ships as UN 1984 / UN 3136 (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
- India imported 33 tonnes in 2025-26 under tariff item 29034100, “Trifluoromethane (hfc-23)”.
- Post a requirement and we will find suppliers for you.
Key facts
| CAS number | 75-46-7 |
|---|---|
| Formula | CHF3 |
| Also called | Fluoroform, Carbon trifluoride, Freon 23, Methane, trifluoro- |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2903 41 00 |
| 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 |
Questions about Trifluoromethane
What is the import duty on Trifluoromethane in India?
The total import duty on Trifluoromethane is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2903 41 00, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Trifluoromethane?
No anti-dumping duty on Trifluoromethane was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Trifluoromethane in India?
Trifluoromethane falls under tariff item 2903 41 00 of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Trifluoromethane 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 Trifluoromethane be imported freely into India?
Under DGFT's ITC(HS) import policy, Trifluoromethane is Restricted. Restricted items need a DGFT import authorisation or must meet the stated conditions.
Does exporting Trifluoromethane from India need a licence?
Export restricted (DGFT policy). Export under DGFT's policy for tariff item 2903 41 00 is Restricted: it needs a DGFT export authorisation or must meet the stated conditions. Subject to Policy Condition 1 of the Chapter.
Is Trifluoromethane hazardous?
Hazardous: take normal precautions. Gas under pressure. Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Is Trifluoromethane regulated under global treaties or in the EU and US?
HFC: phase-down starts 2028. HFC-23 is controlled by the Montreal Protocol (Annex F, group II): a hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) under the Kigali Amendment. India freezes HFC use in 2028 and cuts it in steps from 2032; there is no trade ban today. 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.