1-MethylcyclopropeneCAS 3100-04-7 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India
1-methylcyclopropene is a member of the class of cyclopropenes that is cyclopropene in which the hydrogen at position 1 has been replaced by a methyl group. For trade in India: No ban or licence needed. Normal trade rules apply; handle as its safety advice says. 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 1-Methylcyclopropene is, its uses, properties and related chemicals: 1-Methylcyclopropene on ChemXpress →
Every answer, with its source
Rules in IndiaOK
- Registered as a pesticide with CIB&RC, so registered companies may make, import and sell it.
- Approved grade under the Insecticides Act: 1-Methylcyclopropene 4.5 % Minimum.
- CIB&RC lists 1 approved import source (as on 31 Jul 2026).
- Approved import sources include Agro Fresh Inc (USA).
- Approved plant growth regulator uses on 2 crops (CIB&RC Major Uses of Pesticides, 30 Sep 2026): Apple fruit (Applied as soon as possible after harvest, Within a maximum of 7 days after harvest on fruits kept at ambient and cold temperature away from source of external ethylene); Apple.
- Registered formulations: 0.014% VP, 3.3% VP (Vapour Releasing Product).
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 marketsOK
- 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, which does not cover medicines or pesticides; those are regulated by the FDA and EPA (FIFRA).
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.
SafetyOK
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Food residue limitsOK
- India (FSSAI) has no specific limit, so the default 0.01 mg/kg applies to food.
- EU: approved as a pesticide.
- US: no tolerance under this name in 40 CFR Part 180; without a tolerance or an exemption, residues are not allowed in food sold in the US.
Price and suppliersNO DATA
- Post a requirement and we will find suppliers for you.
Key facts
| CAS number | 3100-04-7 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C4H6 |
| Also called | SmartFresh, EthylBloc, 1-MCP, Cyclopropene, 1-methyl- |
| 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 1-Methylcyclopropene
What is the import duty on 1-Methylcyclopropene in India?
The total import duty on 1-Methylcyclopropene 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 1-Methylcyclopropene?
No anti-dumping duty on 1-Methylcyclopropene was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of 1-Methylcyclopropene in India?
1-Methylcyclopropene 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 1-Methylcyclopropene restricted or licensed in India?
Allowed, under the normal registration. Registered as a pesticide with CIB&RC, so registered companies may make, import and sell it. Approved grade under the Insecticides Act: 1-Methylcyclopropene 4.5 % Minimum.
Which crops is 1-Methylcyclopropene approved for in India?
Approved plant growth regulator uses on 2 crops (CIB&RC Major Uses of Pesticides, 30 Sep 2026): Apple fruit (Applied as soon as possible after harvest, Within a maximum of 7 days after harvest on fruits kept at ambient and cold temperature away from source of external ethylene); Apple.
Who is approved to manufacture or import 1-Methylcyclopropene in India?
CIB&RC lists 1 approved import source (as on 31 Jul 2026).
Does exporting 1-Methylcyclopropene from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is 1-Methylcyclopropene hazardous?
Not classified as hazardous. Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Is 1-Methylcyclopropene 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). 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.