Bifenthrin (CAS 82657-04-3): import duty, licences and trade rules in India

Bifenthrin is a carboxylic ester obtained by formal condensation of cis-3-(2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoroprop-1-enyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylic acid and [(2-methyl-1,1'-biphenyl)-3-yl]methanol. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: safety; food residue limits. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2916 20 20). DGFT policy: import Free, export Free.

OK to trade, but watch: safety; food residue limits.

Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.

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Key facts

CAS number82657-04-3
FormulaC23H22ClF3O2
Also calledBiphenthrin, Capture, Bifenthrine, Biphentrin
Tariff item (HS)2916 20 20
Total import dutyabout 27.73%
Anti-dumping duty (most producers)None found
DGFT import policyFree
DGFT export policyFree
SCOMET (export control)Not listed
NDPS / precursorNot listed

Every answer, with its source

Rules in IndiaOK

Allowed, under the normal registration
  • Registered as a pesticide with CIB&RC, so registered companies may make, import and sell it.
  • Import policy (DGFT ITC(HS)) for tariff item 2916 20 20: Free, so no import licence is needed under trade policy.
Source: CIB&RC pesticide lists · CDSCO new drug approvals · NDPS RCS Order 2013 · DGFT ITC(HS) 2022, Schedule 1 Import Policy

Exporting from IndiaOK

No export licence needed
  • 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 2916 20 20: Free.
Source: DGFT SCOMET list · NDPS RCS Order 2013 · DGFT ITC(HS) 2022, Schedule 2 Export Policy

Global treaties & export marketsOK

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.
  • 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 607-699-00-7): Carc. 2, Acute Tox. 3, Acute Tox. 2, STOT RE 1, Skin Sens. 1B, Aquatic Acute 1. Suppliers in the EU must label it this way.
Source: Stockholm Convention, all listed POPs · Rotterdam Convention Annex III · Montreal Protocol annexes (ozone layer, Kigali HFCs) · EU CLP Regulation Annex VI (harmonised classification) · US EPA TSCA Inventory · ECHA REACH lists, as published in PubChem

Import dutyOK

About 27.73% of the import value
  • 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 2916 20 20: Bifenthrin (ISO).
Source: Customs Tariff of India, CBIC · Notification 45/2025-Customs · Notification 9/2025-Integrated Tax (Rate)

SafetySTOP

Very hazardous: strict controls needed
  • Poisonous, even in small amounts
  • Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
  • Can cause long-term health damage
  • Harmful to fish and water life
  • Fatal if swallowed
  • May cause an allergic skin reaction
  • Toxic if inhaled
  • Suspected of causing cancer
  • Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
  • Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Source: PubChem GHS classification

Storage, transport & PESOOK

Dangerous goods for transport
  • Ships as UN 2588 (Poison): dangerous-goods rules apply by road, sea (IMDG) and air (IATA), with labels, packaging and a transport document.
Source: UN numbers (CAMEO Chemicals, via PubChem)

Food residue limitsCHECK

Limits set for food crops
  • India (FSSAI) sets limits for 6 foods, for example Sugarcane 0.03 mg/kg, Rice 0.05 mg/kg, Apple 0.5 mg/kg, Tea 30 mg/kg.
  • EU: not approved; most EU food limits are at the detection limit.
Source: FSSAI Contaminants Regulations · EU Pesticides Database

Price and suppliersNO DATA

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Source: RasayanXchange market data

Questions about Bifenthrin

What is the import duty on Bifenthrin in India?

The total import duty on Bifenthrin is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2916 20 20, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.

Is there anti-dumping duty on Bifenthrin?

No anti-dumping duty on Bifenthrin was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.

What is the HS code (tariff item) of Bifenthrin in India?

Bifenthrin falls under tariff item 2916 20 20 of the Customs Tariff of India.

Is Bifenthrin 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. Import policy (DGFT ITC(HS)) for tariff item 2916 20 20: Free, so no import licence is needed under trade policy.

Can Bifenthrin be imported freely into India?

Under DGFT's ITC(HS) import policy, Bifenthrin is Free.

Does exporting Bifenthrin from India need a licence?

No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.

Is Bifenthrin hazardous?

Very hazardous: strict controls needed. Poisonous, even in small amounts. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Can cause long-term health damage.

Is Bifenthrin 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.