TeflubenzuronCAS 83121-18-0 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Teflubenzuron is a N-acylurea that is N-carbamoyl-2,6-difluorobenzamide substituted by a 3,5-dichloro-2,4-difluorophenyl group at the terminal nitrogen atom. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: food residue limits. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2924 21 (subheading)).
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: Teflubenzuron technical 98% w/w min.
- CIB&RC lists 1 approved import source (as on 31 Jul 2026).
- Approved import sources include Dynamit Nobel GmbH.
- Also in 1 registered combination product, such as Alphacypermethrin 75 g/l + Teflubenzuron 75 g/l SC.
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).
- Registered under EU REACH, so EU importers can buy it under an existing registration.
- 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 2924 21 00, so its HS subheading is 2924 21.
- India splits subheading 2924 21 into 3 lines: 2924 21 20 (Ureines and their derivatives; salts thereof › Dimethyl diphenyl urea (zentralin); 2924 21 30 (Ureines and their derivatives; salts thereof › Parachloro benzene sulphonyl urea); 2924 21 90 (Ureines and their derivatives; salts thereof › Other).
- 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" (2924 21 90).
- Confirm the exact 8-digit line with your customs broker before you import.
SafetyCHECK
- Harmful to fish and water life
- 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) has no specific limit, so the default 0.01 mg/kg applies to food.
- EU: not approved; most EU food limits are at the detection limit.
- US (EPA, 40 CFR 180.687) sets tolerances for 20 foods, for example Grape 1 0.7 mg/kg, Grape, raisin 1 0.9 mg/kg, Mango 1 1.5 mg/kg, Soybean, seed 1 0.05 mg/kg.
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Key facts
| CAS number | 83121-18-0 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C14H6Cl2F4N2O2 |
| Also called | Nomolt, N-[(3,5-dichloro-2,4-difluorophenyl)carbamoyl]-2,6-difluorobenzamide, CME 134, 1-(3,5-Dichloro-2,4-difluorophenyl)-3-(2,6-difluorobenzoyl)urea |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2924 21 (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 Teflubenzuron
What is the import duty on Teflubenzuron in India?
The total import duty on Teflubenzuron is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2924 21 (subheading), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Teflubenzuron?
No anti-dumping duty on Teflubenzuron was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Teflubenzuron in India?
Teflubenzuron falls under HS subheading 2924 21, 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 Teflubenzuron 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: Teflubenzuron technical 98% w/w min.
Who is approved to manufacture or import Teflubenzuron in India?
CIB&RC lists 1 approved import source (as on 31 Jul 2026).
Does exporting Teflubenzuron from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Teflubenzuron hazardous?
Hazardous: take normal precautions. Harmful to fish and water life. Very toxic to aquatic life. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Is Teflubenzuron 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). Registered under EU REACH, so EU importers can buy it under an existing registration.
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