Benomyl (CAS 17804-35-2): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Benomyl is a member of the class of benzimidazoles that is the methyl ester of [1-(butylcarbamoyl)-1H-benzimidazol-2-yl]carbamic acid. For trade in India: Stop and check: banned in India as a pesticide. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2933 (estimate)). EU CMR classification: Muta. 1B, Repr. 1B.
Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
Key facts
| CAS number | 17804-35-2 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C14H18N4O3 |
| Also called | Benlate, Fundazol, Uzgen, Fungochrom |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2933 (estimate) |
| Total import duty | about 27.73% |
| Anti-dumping duty (most producers) | None found |
| SCOMET (export control) | Not listed |
| NDPS / precursor | Not listed |
| EU CMR classification | Muta. 1B, Repr. 1B |
Every answer, with its source
Rules in IndiaSTOP
- Banned for manufacture, import and use: S.O 3951(E) dated 8th August, 2018
- The ban covers use as a pesticide. Other industrial, laboratory or medical uses are governed by their own rules.
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 marketsCHECK
- On the Rotterdam Convention prior-consent list (Annex III, pesticide formulation): Dustable powder formulations containing a combination of benomyl at or above 7%, carbofuran at or above 10% and thiram at or above 15%.
- 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.
- Active on the US TSCA Inventory, so it can be imported into the US without a new-chemical notice.
- Listed on the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals (AICIS), so it can be introduced into Australia as an existing industrial chemical.
- EU: harmonised classification as a mutagen category 1B, reproductive toxicant category 1B (CLP Annex VI, index 613-049-00-3). It may not be sold to the general public in the EU as such or in mixtures above the limit (REACH Annex XVII, entries 28-30), and its use at work must be minimised.
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: 2933, heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only (ring containing nitrogen).
- 82 of 88 lines under heading 2933 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
- Harmful in contact with skin
- Causes skin irritation
- May cause an allergic skin reaction
- Toxic if inhaled
- May cause respiratory irritation
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Storage, transport & PESOOK
- Ships as UN 2757 / UN 3077 (Class 9): 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 13 foods, for example Food grains 0.5 mg/kg, Milled food grains 0.1 mg/kg, Vegetables 0.5 mg/kg, Mango 2 mg/kg.
- EU: not approved; most EU food limits are at the detection limit.
Price and suppliersNO DATA
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Questions about Benomyl
What is the import duty on Benomyl in India?
The total import duty on Benomyl is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2933 (estimate), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Benomyl?
No anti-dumping duty on Benomyl was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Benomyl in India?
Benomyl falls under tariff item 2933 (estimate) of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Benomyl restricted or licensed in India?
Banned in India as a pesticide. Banned for manufacture, import and use: S.O 3951(E) dated 8th August, 2018. The ban covers use as a pesticide. Other industrial, laboratory or medical uses are governed by their own rules.
Does exporting Benomyl from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Benomyl hazardous?
Very hazardous: strict controls needed. Poisonous, even in small amounts. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Can cause long-term health damage.
Is Benomyl 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 formulation): Dustable powder formulations containing a combination of benomyl at or above 7%, carbofuran at or above 10% and thiram at or above 15%. 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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