1-Naphthaleneacetic AcidCAS 86-87-3 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India

C12H10O2 · also called 1-NAPHTHALENEACETIC ACID, 2-(Naphthalen-1-Yl)Acetic Acid, NAPHTHALENEACETIC ACID, Planofix
No ban or licence needed. Normal trade rules apply; handle as its safety advice says.
Import dutyOKAbout 27.73%HS 2916 39 (subheading)Rules in IndiaOKAllowed, under the normal registrationExportOKNo export licence neededSafetyCHECKDangerous: handle with proper protection

1-naphthaleneacetic acid is a naphthylacetic acid substituted by a carboxymethyl group at position 1. For trade in India: No ban or licence needed. Normal trade rules apply; handle as its safety advice says. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2916 39 (subheading)).

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Rules in IndiaOK

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: Alpha naphthyl Acetic Acid 98% min.
  • CIB&RC lists 1 approved import source and 1 Indian manufacturer (as on 31 Jul 2026).
  • Indian manufacturers include Dhanuka Agritech Limited.
  • Approved import sources include Universal Crop Protection Ltd (UK).
  • Approved plant growth regulator uses on 6 crops (CIB&RC Major Uses of Pesticides, 30 Sep 2026): Tomato (At the time of flowering two spray); Chillies (1st spray during flowering & 2nd spray 20 -30 days later); Mango (1st spray when tender fruits one of pea size. 2nd spray when fruits one of marble size To control Mango malformation- Before fruit bud differentiations approx. 3 months before flowering); Grapes (To increase size & weight of berries. – Ist sprays at pruning time. – 2nd spray when flowering shoot appearTo control berry drop 10-15 days before harvesting); Pineapple (To induce flowering and uniform growth To increase fruit size, To delay maturity - Two weeks before harvest); Cotton (To prevent shedding of flower squares & bolls (3 sprays at 15 days interval from square formation stage).
  • Registered formulation: 4.5% SL (Na salt).
Source: CIB&RC pesticide lists · CDSCO new drug approvals · NDPS RCS Order 2013 · CIB&RC: Major Uses of Pesticides and registered formulations · CIB&RC: approved sources for import and indigenous manufacture

Exporting from IndiaOK

No export licence needed
  • Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
  • The buyer’s country may still have its own import rules.
Source: DGFT SCOMET list · NDPS RCS Order 2013

Global treaties & export marketsOK

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.
  • 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.
Source: Stockholm Convention, all listed POPs · Rotterdam Convention Annex III · Montreal Protocol annexes (ozone layer, Kigali HFCs) · US EPA TSCA Inventory · ECHA REACH lists, as published in PubChem

Import dutyOK

About 27.73% of the import value
  • About ₹27,730 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).
  • The EU customs inventory (ECICS) classifies it under CN 2916 39 90, so its HS subheading is 2916 39.
  • India splits subheading 2916 39 into 7 lines: 2916 39 10 (Other › Cinnamic acid); 2916 39 20 (Other › Bismuth compounds of aromatic monoacids); 2916 39 30 (Other › Potassium compounds of aromatic monoacids); 2916 39 40 (Other › Sodium compounds of aromatic monoacids); 2916 39 50 (Other › Esters of aromatic monoacids not elsewhere); 2916 39 60 (Other › Dichlorophenyl acetyl chloride specified); and 1 more.
  • Basic customs duty 7.5% on every one of them; with social welfare surcharge and IGST 18% that makes about 27.73%.
  • Lines that name a chemical are for that chemical; one that no line names goes under "Other" (2916 39 90).
  • Confirm the exact 8-digit line with your customs broker before you import.
Source: Customs Tariff of India, CBIC · Notification 45/2025-Customs · Notification 02/2026-Customs (Budget 2026) · Finance Act 2026, Fifth Schedule (tariff rates from 1 May 2026) · Notification 9/2025-Integrated Tax (Rate) · EU customs inventory of chemicals (ECICS), European Commission

SafetyCHECK

Dangerous: handle with proper protection
  • Burns skin and eyes, eats into metal
  • Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
  • Harmful if swallowed
  • Causes skin irritation
  • Causes serious eye damage
  • Causes serious eye irritation
  • May cause respiratory irritation
  • Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Source: PubChem GHS classification

Food residue limitsOK

Limits set for food crops
  • India (FSSAI) sets limits for 7 foods, for example Tomato 0.1 mg/kg, Chilli 0.2 mg/kg, Dried Chilli 2 mg/kg, Mango 0.05 mg/kg.
  • EU: approved as a pesticide.
  • US (EPA, 40 CFR 180.155) sets tolerances for 12 foods, for example Mango 0.05 mg/kg, Pomegranate 0.05 mg/kg, Potato 0.01 mg/kg, Avocado 0.05 mg/kg.
Source: FSSAI Contaminants Regulations · EU Pesticides Database · US 40 CFR Part 180 (§ 180.155)

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Key facts

CAS number86-87-3
FormulaC12H10O2
Also called1-NAPHTHALENEACETIC ACID, 2-(Naphthalen-1-Yl)Acetic Acid, NAPHTHALENEACETIC ACID, Planofix
Tariff item (HS)2916 39 (subheading)
Total import dutyabout 27.73%
Anti-dumping duty (most producers)None found
SCOMET (export control)Not listed
NDPS / precursorNot listed

Questions about 1-Naphthaleneacetic Acid

What is the import duty on 1-Naphthaleneacetic Acid in India?

The total import duty on 1-Naphthaleneacetic Acid is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2916 39 (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-Naphthaleneacetic Acid?

No anti-dumping duty on 1-Naphthaleneacetic Acid was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.

What is the HS code (tariff item) of 1-Naphthaleneacetic Acid in India?

1-Naphthaleneacetic Acid falls under HS subheading 2916 39, 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-Naphthaleneacetic Acid 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: Alpha naphthyl Acetic Acid 98% min.

Which crops is 1-Naphthaleneacetic Acid approved for in India?

Approved plant growth regulator uses on 6 crops (CIB&RC Major Uses of Pesticides, 30 Sep 2026): Tomato (At the time of flowering two spray); Chillies (1st spray during flowering & 2nd spray 20 -30 days later); Mango (1st spray when tender fruits one of pea size. 2nd spray when fruits one of marble size To control Mango malformation- Before fruit bud differentiations approx. 3 months before flowering); Grapes (To increase size & weight of berries. – Ist sprays at pruning time. – 2nd spray when flowering shoot appearTo control berry drop 10-15 days before harvesting); Pineapple (To induce flowering and uniform growth To increase fruit size, To delay maturity - Two weeks before harvest); Cotton (To prevent shedding of flower squares & bolls (3 sprays at 15 days interval from square formation stage).

Who is approved to manufacture or import 1-Naphthaleneacetic Acid in India?

CIB&RC lists 1 approved import source and 1 Indian manufacturer (as on 31 Jul 2026). Indian manufacturers include Dhanuka Agritech Limited.

Does exporting 1-Naphthaleneacetic Acid from India need a licence?

No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.

Is 1-Naphthaleneacetic Acid hazardous?

Dangerous: handle with proper protection. Burns skin and eyes, eats into metal. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Harmful if swallowed.

Is 1-Naphthaleneacetic Acid 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.

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