FludioxonilCAS 131341-86-1 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Fludioxonil is a member of the class of benzodioxoles that is 2,2-difluoro-1,3-benzodioxole substituted at position 4 by a 3-cyanopyrrol-4-yl group. 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 2934 99 (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 grade under the Insecticides Act: Fludioxonil technical 95% w/w min.
- CIB&RC lists 1 approved import source (as on 31 Jul 2026).
- Approved import sources include Syngenta Crop Protection Monthey (Switzerland).
- Approved fungicide uses on 9 crops (CIB&RC Major Uses of Pesticides, 30 Sep 2026): Mango (Botryosphaeria spp Diplodia spp Colletotrichum gloeosporiodes); Citrus (Post harvest fruit rot complex of fungi Grey mould Botrytis cinerea Blue mould Penicillium sp Fruit rot Diplodia sp Colletotrichum Alternaria); Apple (Botrytis cinerea, Penicillium sp Alternaria alternata Mucor piriformis); Maize (Seedling rot, Seedling wilt and Seedling blight); Cotton (Fungal wilt, Root rot); Wheat (Loose smut, Karnal bunt); and 3 more.
- Registered formulations: 20.4% SC, 20.4% w/w SC.
- Also in 7 registered combination products, such as Sedaxane 15.27% + Fludioxonil 7.64 + Metalaxyl-M 3.06% FS; Sedaxane 15.27% w/w + Fludioxonil 7.64% w/w + Metalaxyl-M 3.06% w/w FS; Sedaxane 2.2% w/w + Fludioxonil 2.2% w/w + Thiamethoxam 22.8% w/w FS.
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).
- EU: harmonised classification (CLP Annex VI, index 608-069-00-4): Aquatic Acute 1, Aquatic Chronic 1. Suppliers in the EU must label it this way.
Import dutyOK
- About ₹27,730 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).
- The EU customs inventory (ECICS) classifies it under CN 2934 99 90, so its HS subheading is 2934 99.
- India splits subheading 2934 99 into 4 lines: 2934 99 10 (Other › Chloro thiophene-2-carboxylic acid); 2934 99 20 (Other › Morpholine); 2934 99 30 (Other › Buprofezin (ISO)); 2934 99 90 (Other › Other).
- 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" (2934 99 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 limitsOK
- India (FSSAI) has no specific limit, so the default 0.01 mg/kg applies to food.
- EU: approved as a pesticide.
- US (EPA, 40 CFR 180.516) sets tolerances for 137 foods, for example Banana1 3 mg/kg, Cashew 0.01 mg/kg, Cotton, gin byproducts 0.05 mg/kg, Cottonseed subgroup 20C 0.05 mg/kg.
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Key facts
| CAS number | 131341-86-1 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C12H6F2N2O2 |
| Also called | 4-(2,2-Difluoro-1,3-benzodioxol-4-yl)-1H-pyrrole-3-carbonitrile, Scholar, Maxim, 1H-Pyrrole-3-carbonitrile, 4-(2,2-difluoro-1,3-benzodioxol-4-yl)- |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2934 99 (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 Fludioxonil
What is the import duty on Fludioxonil in India?
The total import duty on Fludioxonil is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2934 99 (subheading), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Fludioxonil?
No anti-dumping duty on Fludioxonil was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Fludioxonil in India?
Fludioxonil falls under HS subheading 2934 99, 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 Fludioxonil 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: Fludioxonil technical 95% w/w min.
Which crops is Fludioxonil approved for in India?
Approved fungicide uses on 9 crops (CIB&RC Major Uses of Pesticides, 30 Sep 2026): Mango (Botryosphaeria spp Diplodia spp Colletotrichum gloeosporiodes); Citrus (Post harvest fruit rot complex of fungi Grey mould Botrytis cinerea Blue mould Penicillium sp Fruit rot Diplodia sp Colletotrichum Alternaria); Apple (Botrytis cinerea, Penicillium sp Alternaria alternata Mucor piriformis); Maize (Seedling rot, Seedling wilt and Seedling blight); Cotton (Fungal wilt, Root rot); Wheat (Loose smut, Karnal bunt); and 3 more.
Who is approved to manufacture or import Fludioxonil in India?
CIB&RC lists 1 approved import source (as on 31 Jul 2026).
Does exporting Fludioxonil from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Fludioxonil 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 Fludioxonil 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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Guidance from official lists, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with DGFT, customs or the regulator before you trade.