PropanilCAS 709-98-8 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Propanil is an anilide resulting from the formal condensation of the carboxy group of propanoic acid with the amino group of 3,4-dichloroaniline. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: food residue limits. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2924 (estimate)).
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: Propanil Technical 88% min., 97% w/w min.
- CIB&RC lists 3 approved import sources and 10 Indian manufacturers (as on 31 Jul 2026).
- Indian manufacturers include Agro Life Science Corporation 9, Best Crop Science LLP, GSP Crop Science Pvt Ltd, Ichiban Crop Science Ltd, Insecticides India Ltd, Meghmani Industries Ltd, and 4 more.
- Approved import sources include Monsanto Agricultural ProductsCo (USA); Makhteshim Agan BeerSheva Israel; Rohm & HassCo (USA).
- Approved herbicide uses on 5 crops (CIB&RC Major Uses of Pesticides, 30 Sep 2026): Rice (Barnyard grass, Nut grass); Direct Seeded Rice (Echinochloa colonum, Echinochloa crusgalli); Transplanted Rice (Broad leaved Weeds Eclipta alba, Ammania baccifera); Rice (Direct seeded) (Grasses: Jungle grass, Red sprangle top); Rice (Transplanted) (Rice Grasses: Jungle grass, Red sprangle top).
- Registered formulations: 35% EC, 80% DF, 80% w/w DF.
- Also in 3 registered combination products, such as Propanil 35.1% + Penoxsulam 0.9% w/w SC; Propanil 60% + Propyrisulfuron 2% w/w WG; Propanil 60% + Propyrisulfuron 2% WG.
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 616-009-00-3): Acute Tox. 4, Aquatic Acute 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).
- No tariff line names this chemical, so we worked out its likely heading from its structure: 2924, carboxyamide-function compounds; amide-function compounds of carbonic acid (amide group).
- All lines under heading 2924 pay basic customs duty 7.5%; with social welfare surcharge and IGST 18% that makes about 27.73%.
- No 8-digit line under heading 2924 names it, so it falls under one of its "Other" lines: 2924 19 00 (Acyclic amides (including acyclic carbamates) and their derivatives; salts there); 2924 21 90 (Ureines and their derivatives; salts thereof › Other); 2924 29 90 (Other › Other). The other 14 lines are for named chemicals; which "Other" line applies depends on the exact structure.
- Confirm the exact 8-digit code with your customs broker before you import.
SafetyCHECK
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Harmful to fish and water life
- Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled
- Harmful if swallowed
- Harmful if inhaled
- 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.
Storage, transport & PESOOK
- Ships as UN 3077 (Class 9): dangerous-goods rules apply by road, sea (IMDG) and air (IATA), with labels, packaging and a transport document.
Food residue limitsCHECK
- India (FSSAI) sets limits for 1 foods, for example Rice 0.05 mg/kg.
- EU: not approved; most EU food limits are at the detection limit.
- US (EPA, 40 CFR 180.274) sets tolerances for 24 foods, for example Rice, bran 40 mg/kg, Rice, grain 10 mg/kg, Rice, hulls 30 mg/kg, Cattle, fat 0.10 mg/kg.
Price and suppliersNO DATA
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Key facts
| CAS number | 709-98-8 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C9H9Cl2NO |
| Also called | N-(3,4-Dichlorophenyl)propanamide, Propanide, Propanex, Surcopur |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2924 (estimate) |
| Total import duty | about 27.73% |
| Anti-dumping duty (most producers) | None found |
| SCOMET (export control) | Not listed |
| NDPS / precursor | Not listed |
Questions about Propanil
What is the import duty on Propanil in India?
The total import duty on Propanil is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2924 (estimate), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Propanil?
No anti-dumping duty on Propanil was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Propanil in India?
Propanil falls under tariff item 2924 (estimate) of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Propanil 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: Propanil Technical 88% min., 97% w/w min.
Which crops is Propanil approved for in India?
Approved herbicide uses on 5 crops (CIB&RC Major Uses of Pesticides, 30 Sep 2026): Rice (Barnyard grass, Nut grass); Direct Seeded Rice (Echinochloa colonum, Echinochloa crusgalli); Transplanted Rice (Broad leaved Weeds Eclipta alba, Ammania baccifera); Rice (Direct seeded) (Grasses: Jungle grass, Red sprangle top); Rice (Transplanted) (Rice Grasses: Jungle grass, Red sprangle top).
Who is approved to manufacture or import Propanil in India?
CIB&RC lists 3 approved import sources and 10 Indian manufacturers (as on 31 Jul 2026). Indian manufacturers include Agro Life Science Corporation 9, Best Crop Science LLP, GSP Crop Science Pvt Ltd, Ichiban Crop Science Ltd, Insecticides India Ltd, Meghmani Industries Ltd, and 4 more.
Does exporting Propanil from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Propanil hazardous?
Hazardous: take normal precautions. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Harmful to fish and water life. Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled.
Is Propanil 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.