DodineCAS 2439-10-3 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India
1-dodecylguanidine acetate is an acetate salt resulting from the reaction of equimolar amounts of 1-dodecylguanidine and acetic acid. 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 2925 29 (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: Dodine Technical 98% min.
- CIB&RC lists 3 approved import sources and 8 Indian manufacturers (as on 31 Jul 2026).
- Indian manufacturers include Best Crop Science Pvt. Ltd, Heranba Industries Ltd, India Pesticides Ltd. 448th RC, Indo Amines Ltd, Indofil Indutries Ltd, Crimsun Organics Pvt. Ltd 9, and 2 more.
- Approved import sources include Kenogarh AB (Hungary); CHIMAC S.A. Rue de Renory (Belgium); UPL Limited Approved in 451st Rc meeting.
- Approved fungicide uses on 2 crops (CIB&RC Major Uses of Pesticides, 30 Sep 2026): Apple (Alternaria leaf blight/Blotch, Premature leaf fall); Dodine65%WP.
- Registered formulations: 40% SC, 65% WP.
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.
- 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 607-076-00-X): Acute Tox. 4, Eye Irrit. 2, Skin Irrit. 2, 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 2925 29 00, so its HS subheading is 2925 29.
- India splits subheading 2925 29 into 2 lines: 2925 29 10 (Other › Guanidine nitrate); 2925 29 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" (2925 29 90).
- Confirm the exact 8-digit line with your customs broker before you import.
SafetyCHECK
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Harmful to fish and water life
- Harmful if swallowed
- Causes skin irritation
- Causes serious eye irritation
- 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.
Storage, transport & PESOOK
- Ships as UN 3082 (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 1 foods, for example Apple 5 mg/kg.
- EU: approved as a pesticide.
- US (EPA, 40 CFR 180.172) sets tolerances for 9 foods, for example Banana 0.50 mg/kg, Peanut 0.013 mg/kg, Almond, hull 30.0 mg/kg, Apple, wet pomace 15.0 mg/kg.
Price and suppliersNO DATA
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Key facts
| CAS number | 2439-10-3 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C15H33N3O2 |
| Also called | Dodecylguanidine acetate, Carpene, Melprex, Radspor |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2925 29 (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 Dodine
What is the import duty on Dodine in India?
The total import duty on Dodine is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2925 29 (subheading), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Dodine?
No anti-dumping duty on Dodine was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Dodine in India?
Dodine falls under HS subheading 2925 29, 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 Dodine 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: Dodine Technical 98% min.
Which crops is Dodine approved for in India?
Approved fungicide uses on 2 crops (CIB&RC Major Uses of Pesticides, 30 Sep 2026): Apple (Alternaria leaf blight/Blotch, Premature leaf fall); Dodine65%WP.
Who is approved to manufacture or import Dodine in India?
CIB&RC lists 3 approved import sources and 8 Indian manufacturers (as on 31 Jul 2026). Indian manufacturers include Best Crop Science Pvt. Ltd, Heranba Industries Ltd, India Pesticides Ltd. 448th RC, Indo Amines Ltd, Indofil Indutries Ltd, Crimsun Organics Pvt. Ltd 9, and 2 more.
Does exporting Dodine from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Dodine hazardous?
Hazardous: take normal precautions. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Harmful to fish and water life. Harmful if swallowed.
Is Dodine 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.