PaclobutrazolCAS 76738-62-0 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India
(S,S)-paclobutrazol is a 1-(4-chlorophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)pentan-3-ol in which both stereocentres have S configuration. 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 (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 grades under the Insecticides Act: Paclobutrazol Technical 95% min; Paclobutraz ol 23% SC (FI).
- CIB&RC lists 3 approved import sources and 37 Indian manufacturers (as on 31 Jul 2026).
- Indian manufacturers include Agrico Organics Ltd, Agrisol, Agrolife Corporation, AIMCO Pesticides Ltd, Ayurka International Pvt. Ltd, Astec life Sciences Ltd, and 31 more.
- Approved import sources include Jiangsu Sword Agrochemicals Co. Ltd (China); Syngenta Agrochemicals (UK); PGR International Pty Ltd (Australia).
- Approved plant growth regulator uses on 7 crops (CIB&RC Major Uses of Pesticides, 30 Sep 2026): Mango (To reduce the inter node length of new shoots and earlier formation of terminal bud. Favourably, Influence the fruit bud production); Pomegranate (To induce flowering and enhance yield); Apple (To induce flowering and enhance yield); Cotton (To restrict vegetative growth, Prevent shedding of squares/bolls & enhance yield); Groundnut (To enhance yield by restricting vegetative growth); Pigeon Pea (Plant growth regulator); and 1 more.
- Registered formulations: 23% SC, 23% SC (W/W) / (25% W/V) (Import Source:- PGR International Pty. Ltd., 4 Dairy road, Werribee Vic. 3030 Australia), 23% SC (w/w) / (25% w/v) (Indigenous manufacture), 23% w/w (25% w/v) SC (Import Source:- ZENECA Agrochemicals, Fernhurst, Haslemere, Surrey, UK), 40% SC.
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 603-239-00-4): Repr. 2, Acute Tox. 4, Eye Irrit. 2, 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).
- No tariff line names this chemical, so we worked out its likely heading from its structure: 2933, heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only (ring containing nitrogen).
- 82 of 88 lines under heading 2933 pay basic customs duty 7.5%; with social welfare surcharge and IGST 18% that makes about 27.73%.
- No 8-digit line under heading 2933 names it, so it falls under one of its "Other" lines: 2933 19 99 (Other › Other); 2933 29 90 (Other › Other); 2933 34 00 (Compounds containg an unfused pyridine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the); 2933 39 29 (Derivatives of pyridine › Other); 2933 39 90 (Other › Other); and 6 more. The other 77 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
- Catches fire easily
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Can cause long-term health damage
- Harmful to fish and water life
- Flammable solid
- Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled
- Harmful if swallowed
- Harmful in contact with skin
- Causes skin irritation
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Food residue limitsOK
- India (FSSAI) sets limits for 1 foods, for example Mango 0.01 mg/kg.
- EU: approved as a pesticide.
- 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.
Price and suppliersNO DATA
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Key facts
| CAS number | 76738-62-0 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C15H20ClN3O |
| Also called | Bonzi, Friazole, Clipper 50WP, Trimmit |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2933 (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 Paclobutrazol
What is the import duty on Paclobutrazol in India?
The total import duty on Paclobutrazol is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2933 (estimate), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Paclobutrazol?
No anti-dumping duty on Paclobutrazol was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Paclobutrazol in India?
Paclobutrazol falls under tariff item 2933 (estimate) of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Paclobutrazol 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: Paclobutrazol Technical 95% min; Paclobutraz ol 23% SC (FI).
Which crops is Paclobutrazol approved for in India?
Approved plant growth regulator uses on 7 crops (CIB&RC Major Uses of Pesticides, 30 Sep 2026): Mango (To reduce the inter node length of new shoots and earlier formation of terminal bud. Favourably, Influence the fruit bud production); Pomegranate (To induce flowering and enhance yield); Apple (To induce flowering and enhance yield); Cotton (To restrict vegetative growth, Prevent shedding of squares/bolls & enhance yield); Groundnut (To enhance yield by restricting vegetative growth); Pigeon Pea (Plant growth regulator); and 1 more.
Who is approved to manufacture or import Paclobutrazol in India?
CIB&RC lists 3 approved import sources and 37 Indian manufacturers (as on 31 Jul 2026). Indian manufacturers include Agrico Organics Ltd, Agrisol, Agrolife Corporation, AIMCO Pesticides Ltd, Ayurka International Pvt. Ltd, Astec life Sciences Ltd, and 31 more.
Does exporting Paclobutrazol from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Paclobutrazol hazardous?
Dangerous: handle with proper protection. Catches fire easily. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Can cause long-term health damage.
Is Paclobutrazol 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.