AzimsulfuronCAS 120162-55-2 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India

C13H16N10O5S · also called DPX 47, DPX-A 8947, IN-A 894, A 8947

OK to trade, but watch: food residue limits.

Import dutyOKAbout 27.73%HS 2935 90 (subheading)Rules in IndiaOKAllowed, under the normal registration ExportOKNo export licence needed SafetyCHECKHazardous: take normal precautions

Azimsulfuron is an N-sulfonylurea that is urea in which a nitrogen attached to one of the nitrogens has been replaced by a 4,6-dipyrimidin-2-yl group while a hydrogen attached to the other urea nitrogen has been replaced by a… For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: food residue limits. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2935 90 (subheading)).

Checked 2026-11-12 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.

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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: Azimsulfuron 50% DF (FI--WRT)].
CIB&RC lists 1 approved import source (as on 31 Jul 2026).
Approved import sources include DuPont de Nemours.
Approved herbicide uses on 2 crops (CIB&RC Major Uses of Pesticides, 30 Sep 2026): Rice (Transplanted) (Enchinochloa colonum, E. crusgalli); Rice (Direct Seeded) (Enchinochloa colonum, E. crusgalli).
Registered formulation: 50% DF.

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.
Not approved as a pesticide in the EU: food sent there must carry almost none of it.
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.
Not on the US TSCA Inventory, which does not cover medicines or pesticides; those are regulated by the FDA and EPA (FIFRA).
EU: harmonised classification (CLP Annex VI, index 613-163-00-3): Aquatic Acute 1, Aquatic Chronic 1. Suppliers in the EU must label it this way.

Source: Stockholm Convention, all listed POPs · Rotterdam Convention Annex III · Montreal Protocol annexes (ozone layer, Kigali HFCs) · EU CLP Regulation Annex VI (harmonised classification) · 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 2935 90 90, so its HS subheading is 2935 90.
India splits subheading 2935 90 into 10 lines: 2935 90 11 (Sulphamethoxazole, sulphafurazole, sulphadiazine sulphadimidine, sulphacetamide ); 2935 90 12 (Sulphamethoxazole, sulphafurazole, sulphadiazine sulphadimidine, sulphacetamide ); 2935 90 13 (Sulphamethoxazole, sulphafurazole, sulphadiazine sulphadimidine, sulphacetamide ); 2935 90 14 (Sulphamethoxazole, sulphafurazole, sulphadiazine sulphadimidine, sulphacetamide ); 2935 90 15 (Sulphamethoxazole, sulphafurazole, sulphadiazine sulphadimidine, sulphacetamide ); 2935 90 21 (Sulphamethoxypyridarine, sulphamethiazole sulphamoxole, sulphamide › Sulphametho); and 4 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" (2935 90 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

Hazardous: take normal precautions

Harmful to fish and water life
Very toxic to aquatic life
Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.

Source: PubChem GHS classification

Food residue limitsCHECK

Limits set for food crops

India (FSSAI) sets limits for 1 foods, for example Rice 0.02 mg/kg.
EU: not approved; most EU food limits are at the detection limit.
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.

Source: FSSAI Contaminants Regulations · EU Pesticides Database · US 40 CFR Part 180

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Key facts

CAS number	120162-55-2
Formula	C13H16N10O5S
Also called	DPX 47, DPX-A 8947, IN-A 894, A 8947
Tariff item (HS)	2935 90 (subheading)
Total import duty	about 27.73%
Anti-dumping duty (most producers)	None found
SCOMET (export control)	Not listed
NDPS / precursor	Not listed

Questions about Azimsulfuron

What is the import duty on Azimsulfuron in India?

The total import duty on Azimsulfuron is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2935 90 (subheading), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.

Is there anti-dumping duty on Azimsulfuron?

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

What is the HS code (tariff item) of Azimsulfuron in India?

Azimsulfuron falls under HS subheading 2935 90, 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 Azimsulfuron 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: Azimsulfuron 50% DF (FI--WRT)].

Which crops is Azimsulfuron approved for in India?

Approved herbicide uses on 2 crops (CIB&RC Major Uses of Pesticides, 30 Sep 2026): Rice (Transplanted) (Enchinochloa colonum, E. crusgalli); Rice (Direct Seeded) (Enchinochloa colonum, E. crusgalli).

Who is approved to manufacture or import Azimsulfuron in India?

CIB&RC lists 1 approved import source (as on 31 Jul 2026).

Does exporting Azimsulfuron from India need a licence?

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

Is Azimsulfuron hazardous?

Hazardous: take normal precautions. Harmful to fish and water life. Very toxic to aquatic life. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Is Azimsulfuron 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.

Guidance from official lists, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with DGFT, customs or the regulator before you trade.