Chlorantraniliprole (CAS 500008-45-7): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Chlorantraniliprole is a carboxamide resulting from the formal condensation of the carboxylic acid group of 3-bromo-1-(3-chloropyridin-2-yl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxylic acid with the primary amino group of 2-amino-5-chloro-N,3-dimethylbenzamide. For trade in India: No ban or licence needed. Normal trade rules apply; handle as its safety advice says. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2933 39 17). 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 | 500008-45-7 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C18H14BrCl2N5O2 |
| Also called | chlorantranilipole, Rynaxpyr, 3-bromo-N-[4-chloro-2-methyl-6-(methylcarbamoyl)phenyl]-1-(3-chloropyridin-2-yl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxamide, 3-bromo-N-(4-chloro-2-methyl-6-(methylcarbamoyl)phenyl)-1-(3-chloropyridin-2-yl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxamide |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2933 39 17 |
| 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 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 39 17: 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.
- The buyer’s country may still have its own import rules.
- Export policy (DGFT ITC(HS)) for tariff item 2933 39 17: Free.
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).
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 39 17: Chlorantraniliprole (ISO).
SafetyCHECK
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Harmful to fish and water life
- Causes serious eye irritation
- May cause respiratory irritation
- 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.
Food residue limitsOK
- India (FSSAI) sets limits for 19 foods, for example Bengal Gram 0.03 mg/kg, Black Gram 0.03 mg/kg, Bitter Gourd 0.03 mg/kg, Okra 0.3 mg/kg.
- EU: approved as a pesticide.
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Questions about Chlorantraniliprole
What is the import duty on Chlorantraniliprole in India?
The total import duty on Chlorantraniliprole is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2933 39 17, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Chlorantraniliprole?
No anti-dumping duty on Chlorantraniliprole was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Chlorantraniliprole in India?
Chlorantraniliprole falls under tariff item 2933 39 17 of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Chlorantraniliprole 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 39 17: Free, so no import licence is needed under trade policy.
Can Chlorantraniliprole be imported freely into India?
Under DGFT's ITC(HS) import policy, Chlorantraniliprole is Free.
Does exporting Chlorantraniliprole from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Chlorantraniliprole hazardous?
Hazardous: take normal precautions. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Harmful to fish and water life. Causes serious eye irritation.
Is Chlorantraniliprole 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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