Alachlor (CAS 15972-60-8): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Alachlor is an aromatic amide that is N-(2,6-diethylphenyl)acetamide substituted by a methoxymethyl group at at the nitrogen atom while one of the hydrogens of the methyl group has been replaced by a chlorine atom. For trade in India: Stop and check: banned in India as a pesticide. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2924 25 00). DGFT policy: import Free, export Free.
Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
Key facts
| CAS number | 15972-60-8 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C14H20ClNO2 |
| Also called | Lasagrin, Metachlor, Methachlor, Alanex |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2924 25 00 |
| Total import duty | about 27.73% |
| Anti-dumping duty (most producers) | None found |
| DGFT import policy | Free |
| DGFT export policy | Free |
| SCOMET (export control) | Not listed |
| NDPS / precursor | Not listed |
Every answer, with its source
Rules in IndiaSTOP
- Banned for manufacture, import and use: S.O. 3951 (E), dated 08.08.2018
- The ban covers use as a pesticide. Other industrial, laboratory or medical uses are governed by their own rules.
- Import policy (DGFT ITC(HS)) for tariff item 2924 25 00: Free, so no import licence is needed under trade policy.
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.
- Export policy (DGFT ITC(HS)) for tariff item 2924 25 00: Free.
Global treaties & export marketsCHECK
- On the Rotterdam Convention prior-consent list (Annex III, pesticide): Alachlor.
- Each importing country has said whether it accepts this chemical; an export must follow that decision. Check the country’s import response on pic.int before you ship.
- 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 616-015-00-6): Carc. 2, Acute Tox. 4, Skin Sens. 1, 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).
- 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 2924 25 00: Alachlor (ISO).
- A lower rate may apply under certain conditions; ask your customs broker.
SafetyCHECK
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Can cause long-term health damage
- Harmful to fish and water life
- Harmful if swallowed
- May cause an allergic skin reaction
- Suspected of causing cancer
- 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.
Storage, transport & PESOOK
- Ships as UN 2588 / UN 3077 (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 4 foods, for example Cotton seed 0.05 mg/kg, Groundnut 0.05 mg/kg, Maize 0.1 mg/kg, Soya bean 0.1 mg/kg.
- EU: not approved; most EU food limits are at the detection limit.
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Questions about Alachlor
What is the import duty on Alachlor in India?
The total import duty on Alachlor is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2924 25 00, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Alachlor?
No anti-dumping duty on Alachlor was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Alachlor in India?
Alachlor falls under tariff item 2924 25 00 of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Alachlor restricted or licensed in India?
Banned in India as a pesticide. Banned for manufacture, import and use: S.O. 3951 (E), dated 08.08.2018. The ban covers use as a pesticide. Other industrial, laboratory or medical uses are governed by their own rules.
Can Alachlor be imported freely into India?
Under DGFT's ITC(HS) import policy, Alachlor is Free.
Does exporting Alachlor from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Alachlor hazardous?
Hazardous: take normal precautions. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Can cause long-term health damage. Harmful to fish and water life.
Is Alachlor regulated under global treaties or in the EU and US?
Export needs the importing country’s consent. On the Rotterdam Convention prior-consent list (Annex III, pesticide): Alachlor. Each importing country has said whether it accepts this chemical; an export must follow that decision. Check the country’s import response on pic.int before you ship.
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Guidance from official lists, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with DGFT, customs or the regulator before you trade.