(-)-ZingibereneCAS 495-60-3 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Zingiberene is 2-Methylcyclohexa-1,3-diene in which a hydrogen at the 5 position is substituted (R configuration) by a 6-methyl-hept-5-en-2-yl group (S configuration). For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: global treaties & export markets. Import duty is about 21.24% (tariff item 2902 19 (subheading)).
Checked 2026-11-12 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
What (-)-Zingiberene is, its uses, properties and related chemicals: (-)-Zingiberene on ChemXpress →
Every answer, with its source
Rules in IndiaOK
- Not on the Indian banned-pesticide, drug-precursor, narcotic, psychotropic or new-drug lists we check.
- Normal factory, storage and GST rules still apply.
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.
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).
- 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.
- Not on the US TSCA Inventory: EPA needs a premanufacture notice before it can be imported, unless it is a pesticide, drug or food additive, which TSCA does not cover.
Import dutyOK
- About ₹21,240 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).
- The EU customs inventory (ECICS) classifies it under CN 2902 19 00, so its HS subheading is 2902 19.
- India splits subheading 2902 19 into 2 lines: 2902 19 10 (Other › Cyclopropyl actetylene); 2902 19 90 (Other › Other).
- Basic customs duty 2.5% on every one of them; with social welfare surcharge and IGST 18% that makes about 21.24%.
- Lines that name a chemical are for that chemical; one that no line names goes under "Other" (2902 19 90).
- Confirm the exact 8-digit line with your customs broker before you import.
SafetyCHECK
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Can cause long-term health damage
- Harmful to fish and water life
- May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
- Causes skin irritation
- May cause an allergic skin reaction
- Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Price and suppliersNO DATA
- Post a requirement and we will find suppliers for you.
Key facts
| CAS number | 495-60-3 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C15H24 |
| Also called | (5R)-2-methyl-5-[(2S)-6-methylhept-5-en-2-yl]cyclohexa-1,3-diene, (-)-Zingiberene, CHEBI:10115, (5R)-2-methyl-5-((2S)-6-methylhept-5-en-2-yl)cyclohexa-1,3-diene |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2902 19 (subheading) |
| Total import duty | about 21.24% |
| Anti-dumping duty (most producers) | None found |
| SCOMET (export control) | Not listed |
| NDPS / precursor | Not listed |
Questions about (-)-Zingiberene
What is the import duty on (-)-Zingiberene in India?
The total import duty on (-)-Zingiberene is about 21.24% of the import value under tariff item 2902 19 (subheading), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on (-)-Zingiberene?
No anti-dumping duty on (-)-Zingiberene was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of (-)-Zingiberene in India?
(-)-Zingiberene falls under HS subheading 2902 19, as classified by the EU customs inventory (ECICS). India splits that subheading into several 8-digit lines; confirm the exact line with your customs broker.
Is (-)-Zingiberene 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 (-)-Zingiberene from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is (-)-Zingiberene hazardous?
Dangerous: handle with proper protection. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Can cause long-term health damage. Harmful to fish and water life.
Is (-)-Zingiberene regulated under global treaties or in the EU and US?
US: new chemical under 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
Guidance from official lists, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with DGFT, customs or the regulator before you trade.