EthoxysulfuronCAS 126801-58-9 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Ethoxysulfuron is an aromatic ether. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: import duty; food residue limits. Import duty is about 30.98% (tariff item 2933 59 (subheading)).
Checked 2026-11-12 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
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Rules in IndiaOK
- Registered as a pesticide with CIB&RC, so registered companies may make, import and sell it.
- Approved grades under the Insecticides Act: Ethoxysulfuron 15% WDG; Ethoxysulfuron Technical 95% w/w min.
- CIB&RC lists 2 approved import sources (as on 31 Jul 2026).
- Approved import sources include Manufactured by Bayer Crop Science AG (Germany); Bayer Crop Science AG (Germany).
- Approved herbicide uses on 2 crops (CIB&RC Major Uses of Pesticides, 30 Sep 2026): Transplanted Rice (Fimbristylis miliacea, Cyperus iria); Sugarcane (Cyperus rotundus).
- Registered formulation: 15% WDG.
Exporting from IndiaOK
- 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.
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).
- Registered under EU REACH, so EU importers can buy it under an existing registration.
- 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 016-082-00-6): Aquatic Acute 1, Aquatic Chronic 1. Suppliers in the EU must label it this way.
Import dutyCHECK
- About ₹30,980 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF). Some lines under this subheading pay a different rate.
- The EU customs inventory (ECICS) classifies it under CN 2933 59 95, so its HS subheading is 2933 59.
- India splits subheading 2933 59 into 6 lines: 2933 59 10 (Other › Aminophylline (cordophylin)); 2933 59 20 (Other › Trimethoprim); 2933 59 30 (Other › Diethyl carbamazine citrate); 2933 59 40 (Other › 1-Amino-4-Methyl piperazine); 2933 59 50 (Other › Bispyribac-sodium (ISO)), duty 7.5%; 2933 59 90 (Other › Other).
- Basic customs duty 10% on 5 of them; with social welfare surcharge and IGST 18% that makes about 30.98%.
- Lines that name a chemical are for that chemical; one that no line names goes under "Other" (2933 59 90).
- Confirm the exact 8-digit line with your customs broker before you import.
SafetyCHECK
- 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.
Food residue limitsCHECK
- India (FSSAI) sets limits for 1 foods, for example Rice 0.01 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.
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Key facts
| CAS number | 126801-58-9 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C15H18N4O7S |
| Also called | 1-(4,6-Dimethoxypyrimidin-2-yl)-3-(2-ethoxyphenoxysulfonyl)urea, RefChem:138436, Ethoxysulfuron [ISO], (2-ethoxyphenyl) N-[(4,6-dimethoxypyrimidin-2-yl)carbamoyl]sulfamate |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2933 59 (subheading) |
| Total import duty | about 30.98% |
| Anti-dumping duty (most producers) | None found |
| SCOMET (export control) | Not listed |
| NDPS / precursor | Not listed |
Questions about Ethoxysulfuron
What is the import duty on Ethoxysulfuron in India?
The total import duty on Ethoxysulfuron is about 30.98% of the import value under tariff item 2933 59 (subheading), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Ethoxysulfuron?
No anti-dumping duty on Ethoxysulfuron was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Ethoxysulfuron in India?
Ethoxysulfuron falls under HS subheading 2933 59, 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 Ethoxysulfuron 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 grades under the Insecticides Act: Ethoxysulfuron 15% WDG; Ethoxysulfuron Technical 95% w/w min.
Which crops is Ethoxysulfuron approved for in India?
Approved herbicide uses on 2 crops (CIB&RC Major Uses of Pesticides, 30 Sep 2026): Transplanted Rice (Fimbristylis miliacea, Cyperus iria); Sugarcane (Cyperus rotundus).
Who is approved to manufacture or import Ethoxysulfuron in India?
CIB&RC lists 2 approved import sources (as on 31 Jul 2026).
Does exporting Ethoxysulfuron from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Ethoxysulfuron 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 Ethoxysulfuron 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). Registered under EU REACH, so EU importers can buy it under an existing registration.
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