OrthosulfamuronCAS 213464-77-8 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Orthosulfamuron is an N-sulfonylurea and sulfuric amide resulting from the formal condensation of sulfuric acid with the primary amino group of 1-(4,6-dimethoxypyrimidin-2-yl)urea and with the primary amino group of 2-amino-N,N-dimethylbenzamide (1 mol eq. 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: Orthosulfamuron 50% WG (FI-WRT); Orthosulfamuron technical 98% w/w min.
- CIB&RC lists 1 approved import source and 1 Indian manufacturer (as on 31 Jul 2026).
- Indian manufacturers include Nichino India Pvt. Ltd.
- Approved import sources include Isoagro SPA Sentro Uffiei San Siro Fabbricato D- ala3.
- Approved herbicide uses on 2 crops (CIB&RC Major Uses of Pesticides, 30 Sep 2026): Transplanted Rice (Paddy) (Echinochloa spp. Cyperus spp. Scirpus spp. Ludwigia parviflora Fimbristylis spp. Rotala spp); Transplanted Rice (Echinochloa colona, Cyperus iria).
- Registered formulation: 50% WG.
- Also in 2 registered combination products, such as Orthosulfamuron 0.6% + Pretilachlor 6% GR; Orthosulfamuron 0.6% + Pretilachlor 6% w/w G.R..
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 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
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Food residue limitsCHECK
- India (FSSAI) sets limits for 1 foods, for example Paddy 0.1 mg/kg.
- EU: not approved; most EU food limits are at the detection limit.
- US (EPA, 40 CFR 180.625) sets tolerances for 4 foods, for example Rice, grain 0.05 mg/kg, Almond, hulls 0.03 mg/kg, Fruit, small, vine climbing, except fuzzy kiwifruit, subgroup 13-07F 0.01 mg/kg, Nut, tree, group 14-12 0.01 mg/kg.
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Key facts
| CAS number | 213464-77-8 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C16H20N6O6S |
| Also called | Kelion, Percutio, Orthosulfamuron [ISO], IR 5878 |
| 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 Orthosulfamuron
What is the import duty on Orthosulfamuron in India?
The total import duty on Orthosulfamuron 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 Orthosulfamuron?
No anti-dumping duty on Orthosulfamuron was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Orthosulfamuron in India?
Orthosulfamuron 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 Orthosulfamuron 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: Orthosulfamuron 50% WG (FI-WRT); Orthosulfamuron technical 98% w/w min.
Which crops is Orthosulfamuron approved for in India?
Approved herbicide uses on 2 crops (CIB&RC Major Uses of Pesticides, 30 Sep 2026): Transplanted Rice (Paddy) (Echinochloa spp. Cyperus spp. Scirpus spp. Ludwigia parviflora Fimbristylis spp. Rotala spp); Transplanted Rice (Echinochloa colona, Cyperus iria).
Who is approved to manufacture or import Orthosulfamuron in India?
CIB&RC lists 1 approved import source and 1 Indian manufacturer (as on 31 Jul 2026). Indian manufacturers include Nichino India Pvt. Ltd.
Does exporting Orthosulfamuron from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Orthosulfamuron hazardous?
Hazardous: take normal precautions. Harmful to fish and water life. Very toxic to aquatic life. Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Is Orthosulfamuron 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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