Carbofuran (CAS 1563-66-2): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Carbofuran is a carbamate ester and a member of 1-benzofurans. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: rules in India; global treaties & export markets; safety; food residue limits. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2932 96 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 | 1563-66-2 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C12H15NO3 |
| Also called | Furadan, Curaterr, Yaltox, Chinufur |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2932 96 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 IndiaCHECK
- Restricted use: All other formulations of Carbofuran except Carbofuran three percent Encapsulated granule (CG) along with the crop labels may be stopped from use (S.O. 4294(E) dated 3rd October, 2023)
- Registered as a pesticide with CIB&RC, so registered companies may make, import and sell it.
- Import policy (DGFT ITC(HS)) for tariff item 2932 96 00: Free, so no import licence is needed under trade policy.
- On India’s hazardous chemicals list (MSIHC Rules 1989). Importers must send the State authorities the consignment details and full safety information before each import (30 days ahead where possible, never later than the import date) and keep import records.
- Holding 100 kg or more on one site brings the major-accident rules (notify the site, safety audits, emergency plans).
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 2932 96 00: Free.
Global treaties & export marketsCHECK
- On the Rotterdam Convention prior-consent list (Annex III, pesticide): Carbofuran.
- 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.
- EU: harmonised classification (CLP Annex VI, index 006-026-00-9): Acute Tox. 2, 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 2932 96 00: Carbofuran (ISO).
SafetySTOP
- Poisonous, even in small amounts
- Harmful to fish and water life
- Fatal if swallowed or if inhaled
- Fatal if swallowed
- Fatal if inhaled
- 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 2757 (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 7 foods, for example Food grains 0.10 mg/kg, Milled food grains 0.03 mg/kg, Fruits & Vegetables 0.10 mg/kg, Oil seeds 0.10 mg/kg.
- EU: not approved; most EU food limits are at the detection limit.
Price and suppliersNO DATA
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Questions about Carbofuran
What is the import duty on Carbofuran in India?
The total import duty on Carbofuran is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2932 96 00, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Carbofuran?
No anti-dumping duty on Carbofuran was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Carbofuran in India?
Carbofuran falls under tariff item 2932 96 00 of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Carbofuran restricted or licensed in India?
Allowed, with restrictions on use. Restricted use: All other formulations of Carbofuran except Carbofuran three percent Encapsulated granule (CG) along with the crop labels may be stopped from use (S.O. 4294(E) dated 3rd October, 2023). Registered as a pesticide with CIB&RC, so registered companies may make, import and sell it.
Can Carbofuran be imported freely into India?
Under DGFT's ITC(HS) import policy, Carbofuran is Free.
Does exporting Carbofuran from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Carbofuran hazardous?
Very hazardous: strict controls needed. Poisonous, even in small amounts. Harmful to fish and water life. Fatal if swallowed or if inhaled.
Is Carbofuran 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): Carbofuran. 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%.
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Guidance from official lists, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with DGFT, customs or the regulator before you trade.