Fluazifop-p-butylCAS 79241-46-6 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Fluazifop-P-butyl is a butyl 2-(4-{[5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-yl]oxy}phenoxy)propanoate that has R configutation. 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 grade under the Insecticides Act: Fluazifop-p-butyl tech Fluazifop-p-butyl tech 92% w/w min.
- CIB&RC lists 1 approved import source (as on 31 Jul 2026).
- Approved import sources include Syngenta Ltd (United Kingdom).
- Approved herbicide uses on 3 crops (CIB&RC Major Uses of Pesticides, 30 Sep 2026): Soybean (Echinochloa colonum, Echinolchloa crusgalli); Cotton (Echinochloa colonum, Digitaria longiflora); Groundnut (Echinochloa colonum, Digitaria longiflora).
- Registered formulation: 13.4% EC.
- Also in 2 registered combination products, such as Fluazifop-p-butyl 11.1% + Fomesafen 11.1% SL; Fluazifop-p-butyl 11.1% w/w + Fomesafen 11.1% w/w SL.
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 607-305-00-3): Repr. 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).
- 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
- Catches fire easily
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Can cause long-term health damage
- Harmful to fish and water life
- Flammable liquid and vapor
- May cause an allergic skin reaction
- Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
- Suspected of damaging the unborn child
- Very toxic to aquatic life
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Food residue limitsOK
- India (FSSAI) sets limits for 4 foods, for example Soya bean 0.05 mg/kg, Cotton seed Oil 0.01 mg/kg, Groundnut 0.01 mg/kg, Groundnut oil 0.01 mg/kg.
- US (EPA, 40 CFR 180.411) sets tolerances for 60 foods, for example Banana 0.01 mg/kg, Cotton, gin byproducts 1.5 mg/kg, Cotton, refined oil 1.3 mg/kg, Cotton, undelinted seed 1.0 mg/kg.
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Key facts
| CAS number | 79241-46-6 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C19H20F3NO4 |
| Also called | Fusilade super, Fusilade II, Fusilade 2000, Fusilade S |
| 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 Fluazifop-p-butyl
What is the import duty on Fluazifop-p-butyl in India?
The total import duty on Fluazifop-p-butyl 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 Fluazifop-p-butyl?
No anti-dumping duty on Fluazifop-p-butyl was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Fluazifop-p-butyl in India?
Fluazifop-p-butyl 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 Fluazifop-p-butyl 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: Fluazifop-p-butyl tech Fluazifop-p-butyl tech 92% w/w min.
Which crops is Fluazifop-p-butyl approved for in India?
Approved herbicide uses on 3 crops (CIB&RC Major Uses of Pesticides, 30 Sep 2026): Soybean (Echinochloa colonum, Echinolchloa crusgalli); Cotton (Echinochloa colonum, Digitaria longiflora); Groundnut (Echinochloa colonum, Digitaria longiflora).
Who is approved to manufacture or import Fluazifop-p-butyl in India?
CIB&RC lists 1 approved import source (as on 31 Jul 2026).
Does exporting Fluazifop-p-butyl from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Fluazifop-p-butyl hazardous?
Hazardous: take normal precautions. Catches fire easily. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Can cause long-term health damage.
Is Fluazifop-p-butyl 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.