ChlorfluazuronCAS 71422-67-8 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Chlorfluazuron is a dichlorobenzene, an organochlorine insecticide, a benzoylurea insecticide and an organofluorine insecticide. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: food residue limits. 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: Chlorfluazuron 5% w/v (5.4% w/w) EC WRT; Chlorfluazuron technical 95% Min.
- CIB&RC lists 1 Indian manufacturer (as on 31 Jul 2026).
- Indian manufacturers include UPL Limited.
- Approved insecticide uses on 5 crops (CIB&RC Major Uses of Pesticides, 30 Sep 2026): Cabbage (Diamond back moth, Tobacco leaf eating caterpillar); Cotton (American bollworm, Tobacco leaf eating caterpillar); Soybean (Fruit Borer, Tobacco Caterpillar); Chilli (Fruit Borer, Tobacco Caterpillar); Tomato (Fruit Borer, Tobacco Caterpillar).
- Registered formulation: 05.40% EC.
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 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
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Harmful to fish and water life
- Causes serious eye irritation
- 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) sets limits for 2 foods, for example Cabbage 0.1 mg/kg, Cotton seed 0.01 mg/kg.
- EU: not approved; most EU food limits are at the detection limit.
- US: no tolerance under this name in 40 CFR Part 180; without a tolerance or an exemption, residues are not allowed in food sold in the US.
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Key facts
| CAS number | 71422-67-8 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C20H9Cl3F5N3O3 |
| Also called | Atabron, Benzamide, N-(((3,5-dichloro-4-((3-chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-2-pyridinyl)oxy)phenyl)amino)carbonyl)-2,6-difluoro-, CHEBI:39370, N-[(3,5-dichloro-4-{[3-chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-yl]oxy}phenyl)carbamoyl]-2,6-difluorobenzamide |
| 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 Chlorfluazuron
What is the import duty on Chlorfluazuron in India?
The total import duty on Chlorfluazuron 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 Chlorfluazuron?
No anti-dumping duty on Chlorfluazuron was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Chlorfluazuron in India?
Chlorfluazuron 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 Chlorfluazuron 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: Chlorfluazuron 5% w/v (5.4% w/w) EC WRT; Chlorfluazuron technical 95% Min.
Which crops is Chlorfluazuron approved for in India?
Approved insecticide uses on 5 crops (CIB&RC Major Uses of Pesticides, 30 Sep 2026): Cabbage (Diamond back moth, Tobacco leaf eating caterpillar); Cotton (American bollworm, Tobacco leaf eating caterpillar); Soybean (Fruit Borer, Tobacco Caterpillar); Chilli (Fruit Borer, Tobacco Caterpillar); Tomato (Fruit Borer, Tobacco Caterpillar).
Who is approved to manufacture or import Chlorfluazuron in India?
CIB&RC lists 1 Indian manufacturer (as on 31 Jul 2026). Indian manufacturers include UPL Limited.
Does exporting Chlorfluazuron from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Chlorfluazuron hazardous?
Hazardous: take normal precautions. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Harmful to fish and water life. Causes serious eye irritation.
Is Chlorfluazuron 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.