CyphenothrinCAS 39515-40-7 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Cyphenothrin is a cyclopropanecarboxylate ester. 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 2926 90 00).
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: Cyphenothrin Technical 92% min.
- CIB&RC lists 1 approved import source and 1 Indian manufacturer (as on 31 Jul 2026).
- Indian manufacturers include Sumitomo Chemical.
- Approved import sources include Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd (Japan).
- Approved insecticide uses on 4 crops (CIB&RC Major Uses of Pesticides, 30 Sep 2026): Pest (Dosage); Thermal fogging Indoor; Anopheles stephensi, Culex quinquefasciatus and Aedes aegypti; Outdoor.
- Registered formulations: 07.20% VP w/w (For use by pest control operator only), 5% EC, 7.2% VP w/w (For use by pest control operators only).
- Also in 2 registered combination products, such as Imiprothrin 0.1% + Cyphenothrin 0.15%; Imiprothrin 00.10% + Cyphenothrin 00.13% w/w.
- Registered for household or public-health use: Cyphenothrin 07.20% VP w/w (For use by pest control operator only), Imiprothrin 00.10% + Cyphenothrin 00.15% w/w Aerosol.
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).
- Made up of basic customs duty 7.5%, social welfare surcharge 0.75% and IGST 18%. IGST can usually be claimed back as input tax credit.
- Tariff item 2926 90 00: Nitrile-function compounds, other.
- No Indian tariff line names this chemical. The EU customs inventory (ECICS) classifies it under CN 2926 90 70, which is HS subheading 2926 90; India has one line under that subheading, so this is its line.
SafetyCHECK
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Can cause long-term health damage
- Harmful to fish and water life
- Harmful if swallowed
- Harmful if inhaled
- Causes 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.
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Key facts
| CAS number | 39515-40-7 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C24H25NO3 |
| Also called | Gokilaht, S 2703 forte, d.d-T-Cyphenothrin, cyano(3-phenoxyphenyl)methyl 2,2-dimethyl-3-(2-methylprop-1-en-1-yl)cyclopropane-1-carboxylate |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2926 90 00 |
| Total import duty | about 27.73% |
| Anti-dumping duty (most producers) | None found |
| SCOMET (export control) | Not listed |
| NDPS / precursor | Not listed |
Questions about Cyphenothrin
What is the import duty on Cyphenothrin in India?
The total import duty on Cyphenothrin is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2926 90 00, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Cyphenothrin?
No anti-dumping duty on Cyphenothrin was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Cyphenothrin in India?
Cyphenothrin falls under tariff item 2926 90 00 of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Cyphenothrin 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: Cyphenothrin Technical 92% min.
Which crops is Cyphenothrin approved for in India?
Approved insecticide uses on 4 crops (CIB&RC Major Uses of Pesticides, 30 Sep 2026): Pest (Dosage); Thermal fogging Indoor; Anopheles stephensi, Culex quinquefasciatus and Aedes aegypti; Outdoor.
Who is approved to manufacture or import Cyphenothrin in India?
CIB&RC lists 1 approved import source and 1 Indian manufacturer (as on 31 Jul 2026). Indian manufacturers include Sumitomo Chemical.
Does exporting Cyphenothrin from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Cyphenothrin hazardous?
Dangerous: handle with proper protection. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Can cause long-term health damage. Harmful to fish and water life.
Is Cyphenothrin 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.