DiflubenzuronCAS 35367-38-5 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Diflubenzuron is a benzoylurea insecticide that is urea in which a hydrogen attached to one of the nitrogens is replaced by a 4-chlorophenyl group, and a hydrogen attached to the other nitrogen is replaced bgy a 2,6-difluorobenzoyl group. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: food residue limits. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2924 21 (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: Diflubenzuron Technical 90% min., 95% min; Diflubenzuron 2% Gr (and 1 more).
- CIB&RC lists 5 approved import sources and 12 Indian manufacturers (as on 31 Jul 2026).
- Indian manufacturers include Agrisol India Pvt. Ltd, Bharat Rasayan Ltd, Excel Phosphates Pvt. Ltd, Gharda Chemicals Ltd, Hemani Industries Ltd, Hernaba Industries Ltd, and 6 more.
- Approved import sources include Chemtura (Netherlands); Dow Agro Science; Uniroyal Chemical Co (USA); Chemtura Italy S.r.l; and 1 more.
- Approved insecticide uses on 6 crops (CIB&RC Major Uses of Pesticides, 30 Sep 2026): Cotton (Tobacco Caterpillar, Bollworms); Name of the insect pest (Habitat); Name of pest (Habitat); Termites; House fly maggot (Poultry Manure & kitchen garbage); House fly maggots control (In poultry manure garbage, Filth & dumping areas).
- Registered formulations: 0.1% w/w Termite bait, 0.1% W/W Termite Bait to be used by pest control operators only, 02% GR, 02% Tablets, 25% WP.
- Also in 1 registered combination product, such as Diflubenzuron 20% + Deltamethrin 02% SC.
- Registered for household or public-health use: Diflubenzuron 0.1% w/w termite bait, Diflubenzuron 02% GR, Diflubenzuron 02% Tablets.
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.
- Active on the US TSCA Inventory, so it can be imported into the US without a new-chemical notice.
Import dutyOK
- About ₹27,730 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).
- The EU customs inventory (ECICS) classifies it under CN 2924 21 00, so its HS subheading is 2924 21.
- India splits subheading 2924 21 into 3 lines: 2924 21 20 (Ureines and their derivatives; salts thereof › Dimethyl diphenyl urea (zentralin); 2924 21 30 (Ureines and their derivatives; salts thereof › Parachloro benzene sulphonyl urea); 2924 21 90 (Ureines and their derivatives; salts thereof › 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" (2924 21 90).
- Confirm the exact 8-digit line with your customs broker before you import.
SafetyCHECK
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Can cause long-term health damage
- Harmful to fish and water life
- Harmful in contact with skin
- May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
- 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 3077 (Class 9): 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 1 foods, for example Cotton seed 0.2 mg/kg.
- EU: not approved; most EU food limits are at the detection limit.
- US (EPA, 40 CFR 180.377) sets tolerances for 54 foods, for example Cotton, gin byproducts 30 mg/kg, Cottonseed subgroup 20C 0.2 mg/kg, Soybean, seed 0.05 mg/kg, Soybean, hulls 0.5 mg/kg.
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Key facts
| CAS number | 35367-38-5 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C14H9ClF2N2O2 |
| Also called | Difluron, Dimilin, Larvakil, Duphacid |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2924 21 (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 Diflubenzuron
What is the import duty on Diflubenzuron in India?
The total import duty on Diflubenzuron is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2924 21 (subheading), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Diflubenzuron?
No anti-dumping duty on Diflubenzuron was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Diflubenzuron in India?
Diflubenzuron falls under HS subheading 2924 21, 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 Diflubenzuron 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: Diflubenzuron Technical 90% min., 95% min; Diflubenzuron 2% Gr (and 1 more).
Which crops is Diflubenzuron approved for in India?
Approved insecticide uses on 6 crops (CIB&RC Major Uses of Pesticides, 30 Sep 2026): Cotton (Tobacco Caterpillar, Bollworms); Name of the insect pest (Habitat); Name of pest (Habitat); Termites; House fly maggot (Poultry Manure & kitchen garbage); House fly maggots control (In poultry manure garbage, Filth & dumping areas).
Who is approved to manufacture or import Diflubenzuron in India?
CIB&RC lists 5 approved import sources and 12 Indian manufacturers (as on 31 Jul 2026). Indian manufacturers include Agrisol India Pvt. Ltd, Bharat Rasayan Ltd, Excel Phosphates Pvt. Ltd, Gharda Chemicals Ltd, Hemani Industries Ltd, Hernaba Industries Ltd, and 6 more.
Does exporting Diflubenzuron from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Diflubenzuron hazardous?
Hazardous: take normal precautions. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Can cause long-term health damage. Harmful to fish and water life.
Is Diflubenzuron 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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