EthiproleCAS 181587-01-9 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Ethiprole is a member of pyrazoles and a ring assembly. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: food residue limits. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2933 19 (subheading)).
Checked 2026-11-12 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
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Every answer, with its source
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: Ethiprole Tech 92% min, *94.5% min., 97% Min.
- CIB&RC lists 2 approved import sources and 14 Indian manufacturers (as on 31 Jul 2026).
- Indian manufacturers include Agrisole India Pvt. Ltd, Aimco Pesticides Ltd, ALSC Pvt. Ltd, Bayer Vapi Pvt. Ltd, Best Crop Science Pvt. Ltd, Gharda Chemicals Ltd, and 8 more.
- Approved import sources include Bayer Crop Science (China); Shandong Weifang Rainbow Chemical Co. Ltd (China).
- Approved insecticide uses on 1 crop (CIB&RC Major Uses of Pesticides, 30 Sep 2026): Rice (Brown plant hopper, White backed plant hopper).
- Also in 2 registered combination products, such as Ethiprole 10.7% + Pymetrozine 40% WG; Ethiprole 40% + Imidacloprid 40% WG.
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).
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 19 90, so its HS subheading is 2933 19.
- India splits subheading 2933 19 into 10 lines: 2933 19 10 (Other › 3-carboxy (para sulpho-phenyl)-5- pyrazolone); 2933 19 20 (Other › 1 (2,5- dichloro-4-sulpho phenyl)-3-methyl-); 2933 19 30 (Other › 3-methyl-1(4-sulpho-O-toluyl-5-pyrazolone)); 2933 19 40 (Other › Phenylmethylpyrazolone); 2933 19 50 (Other › 1-phenyl-5-pyrazolone-3-carboxylic acid ethylester); 2933 19 60 (Other › 1-(m-sulphophenyl)-3-pyrazolone); 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" (2933 19 99).
- Confirm the exact 8-digit line with your customs broker before you import.
SafetyCHECK
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Can cause long-term health damage
- Harmful to fish and water life
- Harmful if inhaled
- May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
- 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) has no specific limit, so the default 0.01 mg/kg applies to food.
- EU: not approved; most EU food limits are at the detection limit.
- US (EPA, 40 CFR 180.652) sets tolerances for 4 foods, for example Rice, grain 1 1.7 mg/kg, Tea, dried 1 30 mg/kg, Coffee, green bean 1 0.1 mg/kg, Sugarcane 1 0.07 mg/kg.
Price and suppliersNO DATA
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Key facts
| CAS number | 181587-01-9 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C13H9Cl2F3N4OS |
| Also called | 5-Amino-1-(2,6-dichloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)-4-(ethylsulfinyl)-1H-pyrazole-3-carbonitrile, RefChem:592703, 5-amino-1-(2,6-dichloro-alpha,alpha,alpha-trifluoro-p-tolyl)-4-ethylsulfinylpyrazole-3-carbonitrile, Kirappu |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2933 19 (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 Ethiprole
What is the import duty on Ethiprole in India?
The total import duty on Ethiprole is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2933 19 (subheading), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Ethiprole?
No anti-dumping duty on Ethiprole was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Ethiprole in India?
Ethiprole falls under HS subheading 2933 19, 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 Ethiprole 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: Ethiprole Tech 92% min, *94.5% min., 97% Min.
Which crops is Ethiprole approved for in India?
Approved insecticide uses on 1 crop (CIB&RC Major Uses of Pesticides, 30 Sep 2026): Rice (Brown plant hopper, White backed plant hopper).
Who is approved to manufacture or import Ethiprole in India?
CIB&RC lists 2 approved import sources and 14 Indian manufacturers (as on 31 Jul 2026). Indian manufacturers include Agrisole India Pvt. Ltd, Aimco Pesticides Ltd, ALSC Pvt. Ltd, Bayer Vapi Pvt. Ltd, Best Crop Science Pvt. Ltd, Gharda Chemicals Ltd, and 8 more.
Does exporting Ethiprole from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Ethiprole hazardous?
Hazardous: take normal precautions. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Can cause long-term health damage. Harmful to fish and water life.
Is Ethiprole 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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