5-Chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one (CAS 26172-55-4): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Chloromethylisothiazolinone is a 1,2-thiazole that is 4-isothiazolin-3-one bearing a methyl group on the nitrogen atom and a chlorine at C-5. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: safety. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2934 (estimate)).
Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
Key facts
| CAS number | 26172-55-4 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C4H4ClNOS |
| Also called | Methylchloroisothiazolinone, CMIT, 5-Chloro-2-methyl-3(2H)-isothiazolone, 5-Chloro-2-methyl-3-isothiazolone |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2934 (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 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.
- Listed on the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals (AICIS), so it can be introduced into Australia as an existing industrial chemical.
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: 2934, nucleic acids and other heterocyclic compounds (ring containing N and S).
- All lines under heading 2934 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.
SafetySTOP
- Burns skin and eyes, eats into metal
- Poisonous, even in small amounts
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Harmful to fish and water life
- Fatal if swallowed
- Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin
- Toxic if swallowed
- Fatal in contact with skin
- Toxic in contact with skin
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Price and suppliersNO DATA
- Post a requirement and we will find suppliers for you.
Questions about 5-Chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one
What is the import duty on 5-Chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one in India?
The total import duty on 5-Chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2934 (estimate), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on 5-Chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one?
No anti-dumping duty on 5-Chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of 5-Chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one in India?
5-Chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one falls under tariff item 2934 (estimate) of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is 5-Chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one 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 5-Chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is 5-Chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one hazardous?
Very hazardous: strict controls needed. Burns skin and eyes, eats into metal. Poisonous, even in small amounts. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing.
Is 5-Chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one 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.