MethopreneCAS 40596-69-8 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Methoprene is an isopropyl ester and an isopropyl 11-methoxy-3,7,11-trimethyldodeca-2,4-dienoate. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: global treaties & export markets; food residue limits. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2918 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
- 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.
- 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 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.
Import dutyOK
- About ₹27,730 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).
- The EU customs inventory (ECICS) classifies it under CN 2918 99 90, so its HS subheading is 2918 99.
- India splits subheading 2918 99 into 3 lines: 2918 99 10 (Other › Sodium phenoxy acetate); 2918 99 20 (Other › Methyl (E)-2-[2-(chloro methyl) phenyl]-3- methoxyacrylate); 2918 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" (2918 99 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
- Causes skin irritation
- Causes serious eye irritation
- May cause respiratory irritation
- Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Food residue limitsCHECK
- India (FSSAI) has no specific limit, so the default 0.01 mg/kg applies to food.
- EU: not approved; most EU food limits are at the detection limit.
Price and suppliersNO DATA
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Key facts
| CAS number | 40596-69-8 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C19H34O3 |
| Also called | Kabat, Manta, Dianex, Juvemon |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2918 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 Methoprene
What is the import duty on Methoprene in India?
The total import duty on Methoprene is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2918 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 Methoprene?
No anti-dumping duty on Methoprene was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Methoprene in India?
Methoprene falls under HS subheading 2918 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 Methoprene 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 Methoprene from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Methoprene hazardous?
Hazardous: take normal precautions. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Harmful to fish and water life. Causes skin irritation.
Is Methoprene 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.