BitertanolCAS 55179-31-2 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India
1-(biphenyl-4-yloxy)-3,3-dimethyl-1-(1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)butan-2-ol is a member of the class of triazoles that is 3,3-dimethyl-1-(1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)butane-1,2-diol substituted at position O-1 by a biphenyl-4-yl group. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: safety; food residue limits. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2933 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
- Registered as a pesticide with CIB&RC, so registered companies may make, import and sell it.
- Approved grade under the Insecticides Act: Bitertanol Technical 95% min.
- CIB&RC lists 1 approved import source (as on 31 Jul 2026).
- Approved import sources include Makhteshim Chemical Works Ltd (Israel).
- Registered formulation: 25% WP.
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).
Import dutyOK
- About ₹27,730 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).
- The EU customs inventory (ECICS) classifies it under CN 2933 99 80, so its HS subheading is 2933 99.
- India splits subheading 2933 99 into 3 lines: 2933 99 10 (Other › Imidazo pyridine methyl amine); 2933 99 20 (Other › Carbendazim (ISO)); 2933 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" (2933 99 90).
- Confirm the exact 8-digit line with your customs broker before you import.
SafetySTOP
- Poisonous, even in small amounts
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Harmful if swallowed
- Fatal if inhaled
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Food residue limitsCHECK
- India (FSSAI) sets limits for 6 foods, for example Wheat 0.05 mg/kg, Groundnut 0.05 mg/kg, Milk and Milk products 0.05 mg/kg, Meat and Meat products 0.05 mg/kg.
- EU: not approved; most EU food limits are at the detection limit.
- US (EPA, 40 CFR 180.457) sets tolerances for 1 foods, for example Banana 1 0.5 mg/kg.
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Key facts
| CAS number | 55179-31-2 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C20H23N3O2 |
| Also called | Baycor, Biloxazol, Baycor 25 WP, 3,3-dimethyl-1-(4-phenylphenoxy)-1-(1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)butan-2-ol |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2933 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 Bitertanol
What is the import duty on Bitertanol in India?
The total import duty on Bitertanol is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2933 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 Bitertanol?
No anti-dumping duty on Bitertanol was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Bitertanol in India?
Bitertanol falls under HS subheading 2933 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 Bitertanol 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: Bitertanol Technical 95% min.
Who is approved to manufacture or import Bitertanol in India?
CIB&RC lists 1 approved import source (as on 31 Jul 2026).
Does exporting Bitertanol from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Bitertanol hazardous?
Very hazardous: strict controls needed. Poisonous, even in small amounts. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Harmful if swallowed.
Is Bitertanol 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.