Carbendazim (CAS 10605-21-7): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Carbendazim is a member of the class of benzimidazoles that is 2-aminobenzimidazole in which the primary amino group is substituted by a methoxycarbonyl group. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: global treaties & export markets; safety; food residue limits. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2933 99 20). DGFT policy: import Free, export Free. 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 | 10605-21-7 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C9H9N3O2 |
| Also called | Carbendazole, Bavistin, Mecarzole, Thicoper |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2933 99 20 |
| 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 |
| EU CMR classification | Muta. 1B, Repr. 1B |
Every answer, with its source
Rules in IndiaOK
- Registered as a pesticide with CIB&RC, so registered companies may make, import and sell it.
- Import policy (DGFT ITC(HS)) for tariff item 2933 99 20: 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 2933 99 20: Free.
Global treaties & export marketsCHECK
- 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.
- 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 613-048-00-8). 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).
- 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 2933 99 20: Carbendazim (ISO).
SafetySTOP
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Can cause long-term health damage
- Harmful to fish and water life
- May cause an allergic skin reaction
- May cause genetic defects
- May damage fertility or the unborn child
- May damage fertility; may damage the unborn child
- Very toxic to aquatic life
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Storage, transport & PESOOK
- Ships as UN 3082 (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 Carbendazim
What is the import duty on Carbendazim in India?
The total import duty on Carbendazim is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2933 99 20, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Carbendazim?
No anti-dumping duty on Carbendazim was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Carbendazim in India?
Carbendazim falls under tariff item 2933 99 20 of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Carbendazim 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 2933 99 20: Free, so no import licence is needed under trade policy.
Can Carbendazim be imported freely into India?
Under DGFT's ITC(HS) import policy, Carbendazim is Free.
Does exporting Carbendazim from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Carbendazim hazardous?
Very hazardous: strict controls needed. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Can cause long-term health damage. Harmful to fish and water life.
Is Carbendazim regulated under global treaties or in the EU and US?
EU: classified carcinogen, mutagen or reproductive toxicant. 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.