Chlorpyrifos (CAS 2921-88-2): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Chlorpyrifos is an organic thiophosphate that is O,O-diethyl hydrogen phosphorothioate in which the hydrogen of the hydroxy group has been replaced by a 3,5,6-trichloropyridin-2-yl group. 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 2933 (estimate)).
Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
Key facts
| CAS number | 2921-88-2 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C9H11Cl3NO3PS |
| Also called | Dursban, Chlorpyriphos, Lorsban, Trichlorpyrphos |
| 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 |
Every answer, with its source
Rules in IndiaCHECK
- Restricted use: Chlorpyriphos is banned for use in Ber, Citrus and Tobacco. (S.O. 4294(E) dated 3rd October, 2023)
- Registered as a pesticide with CIB&RC, so registered companies may make, import and sell it.
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
- Chlorpyrifos is listed in Annex A of the Stockholm Convention: to be eliminated worldwide.
- India has not yet ratified this listing (India adopts new listings one by one), but most treaty countries are phasing it out: buyers abroad may refuse it, and other Indian rules may still apply.
- Registered under EU REACH, so EU importers can buy it under an existing registration.
- 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 015-084-00-4): Acute Tox. 3, 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).
- 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
- Harmful to fish and water life
- Toxic if swallowed
- Harmful in contact with skin
- Causes serious eye irritation
- Fatal if inhaled
- Very toxic to aquatic life
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Storage, transport & PESOOK
- Flash point about 29.2 °C (Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)).
- It is not a hydrocarbon, so the Petroleum Rules do not class it; storage still follows the state fire service’s rules and the factory licence.
- Ships as UN 2783 (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 12 foods, for example Tea 2 mg/kg, Milled food grains 0.01 mg/kg, Cauliflower and Cabbage 1 mg/kg, Other vegetables 0.2 mg/kg.
- EU: not approved; most EU food limits are at the detection limit.
Price and suppliersNO DATA
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Questions about Chlorpyrifos
What is the import duty on Chlorpyrifos in India?
The total import duty on Chlorpyrifos 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 Chlorpyrifos?
No anti-dumping duty on Chlorpyrifos was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Chlorpyrifos in India?
Chlorpyrifos falls under tariff item 2933 (estimate) of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Chlorpyrifos restricted or licensed in India?
Allowed, with restrictions on use. Restricted use: Chlorpyriphos is banned for use in Ber, Citrus and Tobacco. (S.O. 4294(E) dated 3rd October, 2023). Registered as a pesticide with CIB&RC, so registered companies may make, import and sell it.
Does exporting Chlorpyrifos from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Chlorpyrifos hazardous?
Very hazardous: strict controls needed. Poisonous, even in small amounts. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Harmful to fish and water life.
Is Chlorpyrifos regulated under global treaties or in the EU and US?
Being phased out worldwide. Chlorpyrifos is listed in Annex A of the Stockholm Convention: to be eliminated worldwide. India has not yet ratified this listing (India adopts new listings one by one), but most treaty countries are phasing it out: buyers abroad may refuse it, and other Indian rules may still apply.
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Guidance from official lists, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with DGFT, customs or the regulator before you trade.