MyclobutanilCAS 88671-89-0 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India
2-(4-chlorophenyl)-2-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)hexanenitrile is a nitrile that is hexanenitrile substituted at the 2-position by p-chlorophenyl and (1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)methyl groups. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: food residue limits. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2933 99 (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: Myclobutanil Technical 90%min. 92%min, 95%w/w min.
- CIB&RC lists 3 approved import sources and 20 Indian manufacturers (as on 31 Jul 2026).
- Indian manufacturers include Astec Life Science Ltd, Indofil Industries Ltd, Krishi Rasayan Export Pvt. Ltd, Bonageri Crop Science Ltd, Meghmani Industries Ltd, Nagarjuna Agrichem Ltd, and 14 more.
- Approved import sources include Dow AgroScience (Italy); Yifan Biotechnology Gram Co. Ltd. No. 136 (China); Crystal Crop Protection Pvt. Ltd.
- Approved fungicide uses on 4 crops (CIB&RC Major Uses of Pesticides, 30 Sep 2026): Apple (Scab); Grape (Powdery mildew); Chilies (Powdery mildew, Leafspot); Chilli.
- Registered formulation: 10% WP.
- Also in 1 registered combination product, such as Azoxystrobin 30.5% + Myclobutanil 4.85% SE.
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 613-134-00-5): Repr. 2, Acute Tox. 4, Eye Irrit. 2, Aquatic Chronic 2. 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 99 80, so its HS subheading is 2933 99.
- India splits subheading 2933 99 into 3 lines: 2933 99 10 (Other › Imidazo pyridine methyl amine); 2933 99 20 (Other › Carbendazim (ISO)); 2933 99 90 (Other › 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" (2933 99 90).
- Confirm the exact 8-digit line with your customs broker before you import.
SafetyCHECK
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Can cause long-term health damage
- Harmful to fish and water life
- Harmful if swallowed
- Causes serious eye irritation
- Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
- Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Storage, transport & PESOOK
- Ships as UN 2763 (Poison): dangerous-goods rules apply by road, sea (IMDG) and air (IATA), with labels, packaging and a transport document.
Food residue limitsCHECK
- India (FSSAI) sets limits for 5 foods, for example Apple 0.01 mg/kg, Chilli 0.2 mg/kg, Dried Chilli 2 mg/kg, Groundnut seed 0.1 mg/kg.
- EU: not approved; most EU food limits are at the detection limit.
- US (EPA, 40 CFR 180.443) sets tolerances for 72 foods, for example Banana, postharvest 4.0 mg/kg, Cotton, undelinted seed 0.02 mg/kg, Grape 1.0 mg/kg, Grape, dried pomace 10.0 mg/kg.
Price and suppliersNO DATA
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Key facts
| CAS number | 88671-89-0 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C15H17ClN4 |
| Also called | Systhane, Rally, Nova, Synthane 12E |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2933 99 (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 Myclobutanil
What is the import duty on Myclobutanil in India?
The total import duty on Myclobutanil is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2933 99 (subheading), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Myclobutanil?
No anti-dumping duty on Myclobutanil was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Myclobutanil in India?
Myclobutanil falls under HS subheading 2933 99, 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 Myclobutanil 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: Myclobutanil Technical 90%min. 92%min, 95%w/w min.
Which crops is Myclobutanil approved for in India?
Approved fungicide uses on 4 crops (CIB&RC Major Uses of Pesticides, 30 Sep 2026): Apple (Scab); Grape (Powdery mildew); Chilies (Powdery mildew, Leafspot); Chilli.
Who is approved to manufacture or import Myclobutanil in India?
CIB&RC lists 3 approved import sources and 20 Indian manufacturers (as on 31 Jul 2026). Indian manufacturers include Astec Life Science Ltd, Indofil Industries Ltd, Krishi Rasayan Export Pvt. Ltd, Bonageri Crop Science Ltd, Meghmani Industries Ltd, Nagarjuna Agrichem Ltd, and 14 more.
Does exporting Myclobutanil from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Myclobutanil hazardous?
Hazardous: take normal precautions. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Can cause long-term health damage. Harmful to fish and water life.
Is Myclobutanil 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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Guidance from official lists, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with DGFT, customs or the regulator before you trade.