4-(2,4-Dichlorophenoxy)butyric acid (CAS 94-82-6): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
2,4-DB is a monocarboxylic acid that is butyric acid in which one of the hydrogens at position 4 is replaced by a 2,4-dichlorophenoxy group. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: global treaties & export markets. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2918 (estimate)).
Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
Key facts
| CAS number | 94-82-6 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C10H10Cl2O3 |
| Also called | 2,4-DB, Butyrac, 2,4-dichlorophenoxybutyric acid, 4-(2,4-DICHLOROPHENOXY)BUTYRIC ACID |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2918 (estimate) |
| Total import duty | about 27.73% |
| Anti-dumping duty (most producers) | None found |
| SCOMET (export control) | Not listed |
| NDPS / precursor | Not listed |
Every answer, with its source
Rules in IndiaOK
- Not on the Indian banned-pesticide, drug-precursor, narcotic, psychotropic or new-drug lists we check.
- Normal factory, storage and GST rules still apply.
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 marketsCHECK
- 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: EPA needs a premanufacture notice before it can be imported, unless it is a pesticide, drug or food additive, which TSCA does not cover.
- EU: harmonised classification (CLP Annex VI, index 607-083-00-8): Acute Tox. 4, Aquatic Chronic 2. Suppliers in the EU must label it this way.
Import dutyOK
- About ₹27,730 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).
- No tariff line names this chemical, so we worked out its likely heading from its structure: 2918, carboxylic acids with additional oxygen function (carboxylic acid group).
- All lines under heading 2918 pay basic customs duty 7.5%; with social welfare surcharge and IGST 18% that makes about 27.73%.
- Confirm the exact 8-digit code with your customs broker before you import.
SafetyCHECK
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Harmful to fish and water life
- Harmful if swallowed
- 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 limitsOK
- India (FSSAI) has no specific limit, so the default 0.01 mg/kg applies to food.
- EU: approved as a pesticide.
Price and suppliersNO DATA
- Post a requirement and we will find suppliers for you.
Questions about 4-(2,4-Dichlorophenoxy)butyric acid
What is the import duty on 4-(2,4-Dichlorophenoxy)butyric acid in India?
The total import duty on 4-(2,4-Dichlorophenoxy)butyric acid is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2918 (estimate), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on 4-(2,4-Dichlorophenoxy)butyric acid?
No anti-dumping duty on 4-(2,4-Dichlorophenoxy)butyric acid was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of 4-(2,4-Dichlorophenoxy)butyric acid in India?
4-(2,4-Dichlorophenoxy)butyric acid falls under tariff item 2918 (estimate) of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is 4-(2,4-Dichlorophenoxy)butyric acid restricted or licensed in India?
No special Indian ban or licence found. Not on the Indian banned-pesticide, drug-precursor, narcotic, psychotropic or new-drug lists we check. Normal factory, storage and GST rules still apply.
Does exporting 4-(2,4-Dichlorophenoxy)butyric acid from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is 4-(2,4-Dichlorophenoxy)butyric acid hazardous?
Hazardous: take normal precautions. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Harmful to fish and water life. Harmful if swallowed.
Is 4-(2,4-Dichlorophenoxy)butyric acid regulated under global treaties or in the EU and US?
US: new chemical under TSCA. 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.