PhosaloneCAS 2310-17-0 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Phosalone is a member of the class of 1,3-benzoxazoles carrying a [(diethoxyphosphorothioyl)sulfanyl]methyl group at the nitrogen atom, an oxo group at position 2 and a chloro group at position 6. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: food residue limits. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2934 99 (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: Phosalone Technical 93% min.
- CIB&RC lists 1 approved import source and 2 Indian manufacturers (as on 31 Jul 2026).
- Indian manufacturers include RalchemLtd, Cheminova India Ltd.
- Approved import sources include Rohan Poluenc Agrochemie (France).
- Approved insecticide uses on 7 crops (CIB&RC Major Uses of Pesticides, 30 Sep 2026): Barely (Aphid); Sorghum (Ear head midge, Earhead midge); Jute (Red spider mite); Brinjal (Fruit borer); Cabbage (Aphid); Tomato (Fruit borer); and 1 more.
- Registered formulations: 04% DP, 35% 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 015-067-00-1): Acute Tox. 3, Acute Tox. 4, 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 2934 99 90, so its HS subheading is 2934 99.
- India splits subheading 2934 99 into 4 lines: 2934 99 10 (Other › Chloro thiophene-2-carboxylic acid); 2934 99 20 (Other › Morpholine); 2934 99 30 (Other › Buprofezin (ISO)); 2934 99 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" (2934 99 90).
- Confirm the exact 8-digit line with your customs broker before you import.
SafetyCHECK
- Poisonous, even in small amounts
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Harmful to fish and water life
- Toxic if swallowed
- Toxic in contact with skin
- Harmful in contact with skin
- May cause an allergic skin reaction
- Harmful if inhaled
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Storage, transport & PESOOK
- Ships as UN 2783: dangerous-goods rules apply by road, sea (IMDG) and air (IATA), with labels, packaging and a transport document.
Food residue limitsCHECK
- India (FSSAI) sets limits for 6 foods, for example Pears 2 mg/kg, Citrus fruits 1 mg/kg, Potato 0.1 mg/kg, Other vegetables 1 mg/kg.
- EU: not approved; most EU food limits are at the detection limit.
- US: no tolerance under this name in 40 CFR Part 180; without a tolerance or an exemption, residues are not allowed in food sold in the US.
Price and suppliersNO DATA
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Key facts
| CAS number | 2310-17-0 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C12H15ClNO4PS2 |
| Also called | Phosalon, Azofene, Rubitox, Benzophosphate |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2934 99 (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 Phosalone
What is the import duty on Phosalone in India?
The total import duty on Phosalone is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2934 99 (subheading), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Phosalone?
No anti-dumping duty on Phosalone was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Phosalone in India?
Phosalone falls under HS subheading 2934 99, 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 Phosalone 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: Phosalone Technical 93% min.
Which crops is Phosalone approved for in India?
Approved insecticide uses on 7 crops (CIB&RC Major Uses of Pesticides, 30 Sep 2026): Barely (Aphid); Sorghum (Ear head midge, Earhead midge); Jute (Red spider mite); Brinjal (Fruit borer); Cabbage (Aphid); Tomato (Fruit borer); and 1 more.
Who is approved to manufacture or import Phosalone in India?
CIB&RC lists 1 approved import source and 2 Indian manufacturers (as on 31 Jul 2026). Indian manufacturers include RalchemLtd, Cheminova India Ltd.
Does exporting Phosalone from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Phosalone hazardous?
Dangerous: handle with proper protection. Poisonous, even in small amounts. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Harmful to fish and water life.
Is Phosalone 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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