QuincloracCAS 84087-01-4 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Quinclorac is a quinolinemonocarboxylic acid that is quinoline-8-carboxylic acid in which the hydrogens at positions 3 and 7 have been replaced by chlorines. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: food residue limits. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2933 49 00).
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: Quinclorac technical 96% w/w min.
- CIB&RC lists 1 approved import source (as on 31 Jul 2026).
- Approved import sources include OCI Company Ltd. OCI Building (Korea).
- Approved herbicide uses on 1 crop (CIB&RC Major Uses of Pesticides, 30 Sep 2026): Rice (Echinochloa spp, Panicum repens).
- Registered formulation: 250g/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).
- EU: harmonised classification (CLP Annex VI, index 607-186-00-8): Skin Sens. 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).
- Made up of basic customs duty 7.5%, social welfare surcharge 0.75% and IGST 18%. IGST can usually be claimed back as input tax credit.
- Tariff item 2933 49 00: Compounds containing in the structure a quinoline or isoquinoline ring-system (whether or not hydrogenated), not further fused, other.
- No Indian tariff line names this chemical. The EU customs inventory (ECICS) classifies it under CN 2933 49 10, which is HS subheading 2933 49; India has one line under that subheading, so this is its line.
SafetyCHECK
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- May cause an allergic skin reaction
- 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 180.463) sets tolerances for 43 foods, for example Rice, bran 30 mg/kg, Rice, grain 10 mg/kg, Asparagus 0.08 mg/kg, Barley, grain 1 2 mg/kg.
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Key facts
| CAS number | 84087-01-4 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C10H5Cl2NO2 |
| Also called | 3,7-Dichloroquinoline-8-carboxylic acid, 3,7-Dichloro-8-quinolinecarboxylic acid, Quinchlorac, Facet |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2933 49 00 |
| Total import duty | about 27.73% |
| Anti-dumping duty (most producers) | None found |
| SCOMET (export control) | Not listed |
| NDPS / precursor | Not listed |
Questions about Quinclorac
What is the import duty on Quinclorac in India?
The total import duty on Quinclorac is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2933 49 00, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Quinclorac?
No anti-dumping duty on Quinclorac was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Quinclorac in India?
Quinclorac falls under tariff item 2933 49 00 of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Quinclorac 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: Quinclorac technical 96% w/w min.
Which crops is Quinclorac approved for in India?
Approved herbicide uses on 1 crop (CIB&RC Major Uses of Pesticides, 30 Sep 2026): Rice (Echinochloa spp, Panicum repens).
Who is approved to manufacture or import Quinclorac in India?
CIB&RC lists 1 approved import source (as on 31 Jul 2026).
Does exporting Quinclorac from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Quinclorac hazardous?
Hazardous: take normal precautions. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Is Quinclorac 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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