(2,4-Dichlorophenoxy)Acetic Acid (CAS 94-75-7): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
2,4-D is a chlorophenoxyacetic acid that is phenoxyacetic acid in which the ring hydrogens at postions 2 and 4 are substituted by chlorines. 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 2918 (estimate)). SCOMET export-control entry: 6A007.
Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
Key facts
| CAS number | 94-75-7 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C8H6Cl2O3 |
| Also called | 2-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)acetic acid, 2,4-D, (2,4-Dichlorophenoxy)acetic acid, Dicopur |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2918 (estimate) |
| Total import duty | about 27.73% |
| Anti-dumping duty (most producers) | None found |
| SCOMET (export control) | 6A007 |
| NDPS / precursor | Not listed |
Every answer, with its source
Rules in IndiaOK
- Not on the Indian banned-pesticide, drug-precursor, narcotic, psychotropic or new-drug lists we check.
- On India’s hazardous chemicals list (MSIHC Rules 1989). Importers must send the State authorities the consignment details and full safety information before each import (30 days ahead where possible, never later than the import date) and keep import records.
Exporting from IndiaOK
- The SCOMET list covers only special forms of it: Agent Orange (CAS 39277-47-9 (6A007, Munitions List).
- Ordinary grades need no SCOMET licence. If your product matches that description, apply to DGFT for an export authorisation.
- 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.
- Active on the US TSCA Inventory, so it can be imported into the US without a new-chemical notice.
- EU: harmonised classification (CLP Annex VI, index 607-039-00-8): Acute Tox. 4, STOT SE 3, Eye Dam. 1, Skin Sens. 1, Aquatic Chronic 3. Suppliers in the EU must label it this way.
Import dutyOK
- About ₹27,730 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).
- No tariff line names this chemical, so we worked out its likely heading from its structure: 2918, carboxylic acids with additional oxygen function (carboxylic acid group).
- All lines under heading 2918 pay basic customs duty 7.5%; with social welfare surcharge and IGST 18% that makes about 27.73%.
- Confirm the exact 8-digit code with your customs broker before you import.
SafetyCHECK
- Burns skin and eyes, eats into metal
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Can cause long-term health damage
- Harmful to fish and water life
- Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin
- Harmful if swallowed
- Harmful in contact with skin
- May cause an allergic skin reaction
- Causes serious eye damage
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Storage, transport & PESOOK
- Ships as UN 2765 / UN 3077 (Class 9): dangerous-goods rules apply by road, sea (IMDG) and air (IATA), with labels, packaging and a transport document.
Food residue limitsOK
- India (FSSAI) sets limits for 8 foods, for example Sugarcane 0.05 mg/kg, Milled food grains 0.01 mg/kg, Potato 0.2 mg/kg, Milk and Milk products 0.05 mg/kg.
- EU: approved as a pesticide.
Price and suppliersOK
- No daily rate yet. Ask suppliers for a quote.
Questions about (2,4-Dichlorophenoxy)Acetic Acid
What is the import duty on (2,4-Dichlorophenoxy)Acetic Acid in India?
The total import duty on (2,4-Dichlorophenoxy)Acetic Acid is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2918 (estimate), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on (2,4-Dichlorophenoxy)Acetic Acid?
No anti-dumping duty on (2,4-Dichlorophenoxy)Acetic Acid was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of (2,4-Dichlorophenoxy)Acetic Acid in India?
(2,4-Dichlorophenoxy)Acetic Acid falls under tariff item 2918 (estimate) of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is (2,4-Dichlorophenoxy)Acetic Acid restricted or licensed in India?
No ban or licence; import paperwork applies. Not on the Indian banned-pesticide, drug-precursor, narcotic, psychotropic or new-drug lists we check. On India’s hazardous chemicals list (MSIHC Rules 1989). Importers must send the State authorities the consignment details and full safety information before each import (30 days ahead where possible, never later than the import date) and keep import records.
Does exporting (2,4-Dichlorophenoxy)Acetic Acid from India need a licence?
No licence for ordinary grades. The SCOMET list covers only special forms of it: Agent Orange (CAS 39277-47-9 (6A007, Munitions List).
Is (2,4-Dichlorophenoxy)Acetic Acid hazardous?
Dangerous: handle with proper protection. Burns skin and eyes, eats into metal. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Can cause long-term health damage.
Is (2,4-Dichlorophenoxy)Acetic Acid 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.