MetrafenoneCAS 220899-03-6 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Metrafenone is a member of the class of benzophenones that is benzophenone in which one of the phenyl groups is substituted by methoxy groups at positions 2, 3, and 4 and by a methyl group at position 6, while the other is substituted at positions 2, 3, and 6… 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 2914 79 (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: Metrafenone 500g/lSC (FI- WRT) import.
- CIB&RC lists 1 approved import source (as on 31 Jul 2026).
- Approved import sources include BASF Agri Production S.A.S (France).
- Approved fungicide uses on 5 crops (CIB&RC Major Uses of Pesticides, 30 Sep 2026): Grape (Powdery mildew); Mango (Powdery mildew); Apple (Powdery mildew); Cucumber (Powdery mildew); Chilli (Powdery mildew).
- Registered formulation: 500 g/l SC.
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).
Import dutyOK
- About ₹27,730 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).
- The EU customs inventory (ECICS) classifies it under CN 2914 79 00, so its HS subheading is 2914 79.
- India splits subheading 2914 79 into 6 lines: 2914 79 10 (Other › 1-chloro anthraquinone); 2914 79 20 (Other › Musk ketone); 2914 79 30 (Tri fluoro methyl acetophenone); 2914 79 40 (Chloro-4-(4-chloro phenoxy) acetophenone); 2914 79 50 (Dichloroacetophenone); 2914 79 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" (2914 79 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) sets limits for 1 foods, for example Grapes 5 mg/kg.
- EU: approved as a pesticide.
- US (EPA, 40 CFR 180.624) sets tolerances for 10 foods, for example Grape, raisin 17 mg/kg, Apricot 0.70 mg/kg, Cherry subgroup 12-12A 2.0 mg/kg, Fruit, pome, group 11-10 1.5 mg/kg.
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Key facts
| CAS number | 220899-03-6 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C19H21BrO5 |
| Also called | (3-bromo-6-methoxy-2-methylphenyl)(2,3,4-trimethoxy-6-methylphenyl)methanone, BAS 560 02F, BAS 560 F, (3-bromo-6-methoxy-2-methylphenyl)-(2,3,4-trimethoxy-6-methylphenyl)methanone |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2914 79 (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 Metrafenone
What is the import duty on Metrafenone in India?
The total import duty on Metrafenone is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2914 79 (subheading), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Metrafenone?
No anti-dumping duty on Metrafenone was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Metrafenone in India?
Metrafenone falls under HS subheading 2914 79, 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 Metrafenone 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: Metrafenone 500g/lSC (FI- WRT) import.
Which crops is Metrafenone approved for in India?
Approved fungicide uses on 5 crops (CIB&RC Major Uses of Pesticides, 30 Sep 2026): Grape (Powdery mildew); Mango (Powdery mildew); Apple (Powdery mildew); Cucumber (Powdery mildew); Chilli (Powdery mildew).
Who is approved to manufacture or import Metrafenone in India?
CIB&RC lists 1 approved import source (as on 31 Jul 2026).
Does exporting Metrafenone from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Metrafenone 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 Metrafenone 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.