ForchlorfenuronCAS 68157-60-8 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Forchlorfenuron is a member of the class of phenylureas that is urea substituted by a phenyl group and a 2-chloropyridin-4-yl group at positions 1 and 3 respectively. For trade in India: No ban or licence needed. Normal trade rules apply; handle as its safety advice says. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2933 39 (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: Forchlorfenuron (CPPU) Technical 98% min; Forchlorfenuron 0.12%EC.
- CIB&RC lists 2 approved import sources and 9 Indian manufacturers (as on 31 Jul 2026).
- Indian manufacturers include Best Crop Science LLP, Mauni Agro Chemical Industries Pvt. Ltd. Kopargaon, Omega Fine Chemicals Mumbai, Sunshine Fine Chesol India Pvt. Ltd. Matrix Biocontrol, Sanghavi Quality Products Pvt. Ltd, GNP Agroscience Pvt. Ltd, and 3 more.
- Approved import sources include Zhejiang Qianjiang Biochemical Co. Ltd; AIZ Chem Trostberg GmbH (Germany).
- Approved plant growth regulator uses on 7 crops (CIB&RC Major Uses of Pesticides, 30 Sep 2026): Grapes (Two dipping applications. 1st When size of berry is 3-4 mm diameter and 2nd When size of berry is 6- 7 mm diameter, To enhance the fruit size in seedless grapes single directed spray on berries at 4-6 mm berry size); Pigeon pea (Tur) (Single directed spray at the time of 100% flowering); Gibberellic Acid Technical (90% w/w); Grape fruit (A) At full bloom-single spray b) Ist week of May –single spray c) Ist week of October-single spray); Sweet cherry (When more than 60% buds opened fully); Grape (Seedless) (Two blanket spray at Ist full bloom & 2nd at post bloom stage); and 1 more.
- Registered formulations: 0.1% L (w/v), 0.12% EC, 0.12% EC w/w.
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.
- 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 613-254-00-8): Carc. 2, 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).
- The EU customs inventory (ECICS) classifies it under CN 2933 39 99, so its HS subheading is 2933 39.
- India splits subheading 2933 39 into 13 lines: 2933 39 11 (Derivatives of pyridine › Amino pyridine); 2933 39 12 (Derivatives of pyridine › Alpha picoline (2-methyl pyridine)); 2933 39 13 (Derivatives of pyridine › Gamma picoline (4-methyl pyridine)); 2933 39 14 (Derivatives of pyridine › Chloropheniramine maleate); 2933 39 15 (Derivatives of pyridine › Diphenoxylate hydrochloride); 2933 39 16 (Derivatives of pyridine › Beta picoline (3-methyl pyridine)); and 7 more.
- 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 39 29, 2933 39 90).
- Confirm the exact 8-digit line with your customs broker before you import.
SafetyCHECK
- Can cause long-term health damage
- Harmful to fish and water life
- Suspected of causing cancer
- Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Food residue limitsOK
- India (FSSAI) sets limits for 1 foods, for example Grapes 0.01 mg/kg.
- EU: approved as a pesticide.
- US (EPA, 40 CFR 180.569) sets tolerances for 18 foods, for example Grape 0.03 mg/kg, Grape, raisin 0.06 mg/kg, Almond 0.01 mg/kg, Almond, hulls 0.15 mg/kg.
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Key facts
| CAS number | 68157-60-8 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C12H10ClN3O |
| Also called | CPPU, 1-(2-Chloro-4-pyridyl)-3-phenylurea, N-(2-Chloro-4-pyridyl)-N'-phenylurea, Sitofex |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2933 39 (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 Forchlorfenuron
What is the import duty on Forchlorfenuron in India?
The total import duty on Forchlorfenuron is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2933 39 (subheading), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Forchlorfenuron?
No anti-dumping duty on Forchlorfenuron was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Forchlorfenuron in India?
Forchlorfenuron falls under HS subheading 2933 39, 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 Forchlorfenuron 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: Forchlorfenuron (CPPU) Technical 98% min; Forchlorfenuron 0.12%EC.
Which crops is Forchlorfenuron approved for in India?
Approved plant growth regulator uses on 7 crops (CIB&RC Major Uses of Pesticides, 30 Sep 2026): Grapes (Two dipping applications. 1st When size of berry is 3-4 mm diameter and 2nd When size of berry is 6- 7 mm diameter, To enhance the fruit size in seedless grapes single directed spray on berries at 4-6 mm berry size); Pigeon pea (Tur) (Single directed spray at the time of 100% flowering); Gibberellic Acid Technical (90% w/w); Grape fruit (A) At full bloom-single spray b) Ist week of May –single spray c) Ist week of October-single spray); Sweet cherry (When more than 60% buds opened fully); Grape (Seedless) (Two blanket spray at Ist full bloom & 2nd at post bloom stage); and 1 more.
Who is approved to manufacture or import Forchlorfenuron in India?
CIB&RC lists 2 approved import sources and 9 Indian manufacturers (as on 31 Jul 2026). Indian manufacturers include Best Crop Science LLP, Mauni Agro Chemical Industries Pvt. Ltd. Kopargaon, Omega Fine Chemicals Mumbai, Sunshine Fine Chesol India Pvt. Ltd. Matrix Biocontrol, Sanghavi Quality Products Pvt. Ltd, GNP Agroscience Pvt. Ltd, and 3 more.
Does exporting Forchlorfenuron from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Forchlorfenuron hazardous?
Hazardous: take normal precautions. Can cause long-term health damage. Harmful to fish and water life. Suspected of causing cancer.
Is Forchlorfenuron 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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