Benfuracarb (CAS 82560-54-1): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Benfuracarb is a carbamate ester, an ethyl ester and a member of 1-benzofurans. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: safety; food residue limits. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2932 (estimate)).
Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
Key facts
| CAS number | 82560-54-1 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C20H30N2O5S |
| Also called | Aminofuracarb, Oncol, Furacon, Oncol 5G |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2932 (estimate) |
| Total import duty | about 27.73% |
| Anti-dumping duty (most producers) | None found |
| SCOMET (export control) | Not listed |
| NDPS / precursor | Not listed |
Every answer, with its source
Rules in IndiaOK
- Registered as a pesticide with CIB&RC, so registered companies may make, import and sell it.
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).
- 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 006-088-00-7): Repr. 2, Acute Tox. 3, Acute Tox. 4, 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).
- No tariff line names this chemical, so we worked out its likely heading from its structure: 2932, heterocyclic compounds with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only (an ester, classified by its ring containing oxygen).
- All lines under heading 2932 pay basic customs duty 7.5%; with social welfare surcharge and IGST 18% that makes about 27.73%.
- Confirm the exact 8-digit code with your customs broker before you import.
SafetySTOP
- Poisonous, even in small amounts
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Can cause long-term health damage
- Harmful to fish and water life
- Toxic if swallowed
- Harmful if swallowed
- Fatal if inhaled
- Toxic if inhaled
- Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Food residue limitsCHECK
- India (FSSAI) sets limits for 2 foods, for example Red Gram 0.05 mg/kg, Rice 0.05 mg/kg.
- EU: not approved; most EU food limits are at the detection limit.
Price and suppliersNO DATA
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Questions about Benfuracarb
What is the import duty on Benfuracarb in India?
The total import duty on Benfuracarb is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2932 (estimate), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Benfuracarb?
No anti-dumping duty on Benfuracarb was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Benfuracarb in India?
Benfuracarb falls under tariff item 2932 (estimate) of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Benfuracarb 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.
Does exporting Benfuracarb from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Benfuracarb hazardous?
Very hazardous: strict controls needed. Poisonous, even in small amounts. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Can cause long-term health damage.
Is Benfuracarb 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.