PyridalylCAS 179101-81-6 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Pyridalyl is a dichlorobenzene, an organochlorine insecticide and an organofluorine insecticide. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: food residue limits. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2933 39 (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: Pyridalyl tech.
- CIB&RC lists 1 approved import source (as on 31 Jul 2026).
- Approved import sources include Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd (Japan).
- Approved insecticide uses on 4 crops (CIB&RC Major Uses of Pesticides, 30 Sep 2026): Cotton (Bollworms); Okra (Fruit & shoot borer); Cabbage (Diamond back moth); Maize (Fall armyworm).
- Registered formulation: 10% EC.
- Also in 1 registered combination product, such as Pyridalyl 7% + Emamectin benzoate 1% EC.
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).
- 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 613-343-00-1): Skin Sens. 1, 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 2933 39 99, so its HS subheading is 2933 39.
- India splits subheading 2933 39 into 13 lines: 2933 39 11 (Derivatives of pyridine › Amino pyridine); 2933 39 12 (Derivatives of pyridine › Alpha picoline (2-methyl pyridine)); 2933 39 13 (Derivatives of pyridine › Gamma picoline (4-methyl pyridine)); 2933 39 14 (Derivatives of pyridine › Chloropheniramine maleate); 2933 39 15 (Derivatives of pyridine › Diphenoxylate hydrochloride); 2933 39 16 (Derivatives of pyridine › Beta picoline (3-methyl pyridine)); and 7 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" (2933 39 29, 2933 39 90).
- Confirm the exact 8-digit line with your customs broker before you import.
SafetyCHECK
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Harmful to fish and water life
- May cause an allergic skin reaction
- 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 5 foods, for example Cotton seed Oil 0.02 mg/kg, Cabbage 0.02 mg/kg, Okra 0.02 mg/kg, Chilli 0.02 mg/kg.
- EU: not approved; most EU food limits are at the detection limit.
- US (EPA, 40 CFR 180.640) sets tolerances for 5 foods, for example Brassica, head and stem, subgroup 5A 3.5 mg/kg, Mustard greens 30 mg/kg, Turnip greens 30 mg/kg, Vegetable, fruiting, group 8 1.0 mg/kg.
Price and suppliersNO DATA
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Key facts
| CAS number | 179101-81-6 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C18H14Cl4F3NO3 |
| Also called | PLEO, S 1812, s1812, CHEBI:38887 |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2933 39 (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 Pyridalyl
What is the import duty on Pyridalyl in India?
The total import duty on Pyridalyl is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2933 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 Pyridalyl?
No anti-dumping duty on Pyridalyl was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Pyridalyl in India?
Pyridalyl falls under HS subheading 2933 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 Pyridalyl 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: Pyridalyl tech.
Which crops is Pyridalyl approved for in India?
Approved insecticide uses on 4 crops (CIB&RC Major Uses of Pesticides, 30 Sep 2026): Cotton (Bollworms); Okra (Fruit & shoot borer); Cabbage (Diamond back moth); Maize (Fall armyworm).
Who is approved to manufacture or import Pyridalyl in India?
CIB&RC lists 1 approved import source (as on 31 Jul 2026).
Does exporting Pyridalyl from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Pyridalyl hazardous?
Hazardous: take normal precautions. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Harmful to fish and water life. May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Is Pyridalyl 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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