CarboxinCAS 5234-68-4 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Carboxin is an anilide obtained by formal condensation of the amino group of aniline with the carboxy group of 2-methyl-5,6-dihydro-1,4-oxathiine-3-carboxylic acid. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: food residue limits. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2934 99 (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: Carboxin Technical 98% min; Carboxin Technical 97% min.
- CIB&RC lists 2 approved import sources and 9 Indian manufacturers (as on 31 Jul 2026).
- Indian manufacturers include Best Crop Science, Bharat Rasayan Ltd, Crystal Crop Protection Ltd, GSP Crop Science, India Pesticides Ltd, Meenakshi Agrochemicals, and 3 more.
- Approved import sources include Shaanxi Hengtian Chemical Co (China); Crompton Co./cie Erb Street (Canada).
- Approved fungicide uses on 3 crops (CIB&RC Major Uses of Pesticides, 30 Sep 2026): Wheat (Flag smut, Loose smut); Barley (Loose smut, Covered smut); Cotton (Angular Leaf spot).
- Registered formulation: 75% WP.
- Also in 2 registered combination products, such as Carboxin 22.5% + Thiram 22.5% + Imidacloprid 18% WS; Carboxin 37.5% + Thiram37.5% WS.
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.
- Not on the US TSCA Inventory, which does not cover medicines or pesticides; those are regulated by the FDA and EPA (FIFRA).
- EU: harmonised classification (CLP Annex VI, index 616-226-00-3): STOT RE 2, Skin Sens. 1, Aquatic Acute 1, Aquatic Chronic 1. Suppliers in the EU must label it this way.
Import dutyOK
- About ₹27,730 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).
- The EU customs inventory (ECICS) classifies it under CN 2934 99 90, so its HS subheading is 2934 99.
- India splits subheading 2934 99 into 4 lines: 2934 99 10 (Other › Chloro thiophene-2-carboxylic acid); 2934 99 20 (Other › Morpholine); 2934 99 30 (Other › Buprofezin (ISO)); 2934 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" (2934 99 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 if swallowed
- May cause an allergic skin reaction
- 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.
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.
- US (EPA, 40 CFR 180.301) sets tolerances for 52 foods, for example Cotton, gin byproducts 3 mg/kg, Cotton, undelinted seed 0.2 mg/kg, Onion, bulb 0.2 mg/kg, Peanut 0.2 mg/kg.
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Key facts
| CAS number | 5234-68-4 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C12H13NO2S |
| Also called | Carboxine, Carbathiin, Vitavax, 2-Methyl-N-phenyl-5,6-dihydro-1,4-oxathiine-3-carboxamide |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2934 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 Carboxin
What is the import duty on Carboxin in India?
The total import duty on Carboxin is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2934 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 Carboxin?
No anti-dumping duty on Carboxin was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Carboxin in India?
Carboxin falls under HS subheading 2934 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 Carboxin 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: Carboxin Technical 98% min; Carboxin Technical 97% min.
Which crops is Carboxin approved for in India?
Approved fungicide uses on 3 crops (CIB&RC Major Uses of Pesticides, 30 Sep 2026): Wheat (Flag smut, Loose smut); Barley (Loose smut, Covered smut); Cotton (Angular Leaf spot).
Who is approved to manufacture or import Carboxin in India?
CIB&RC lists 2 approved import sources and 9 Indian manufacturers (as on 31 Jul 2026). Indian manufacturers include Best Crop Science, Bharat Rasayan Ltd, Crystal Crop Protection Ltd, GSP Crop Science, India Pesticides Ltd, Meenakshi Agrochemicals, and 3 more.
Does exporting Carboxin from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Carboxin hazardous?
Hazardous: take normal precautions. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Can cause long-term health damage. Harmful to fish and water life.
Is Carboxin 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.