Cymoxanil (CAS 57966-95-7): import duty, licences and trade rules in India

Cymoxanil is a member of the class of ureas that is urea in which the two nitrogen atoms are substituted by an ethyl group and a 2-cyano-2-(methoxyimino)acetyl group respectively. 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 2928 (estimate)).

No ban or licence needed. Normal trade rules apply; handle as its safety advice says.

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

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Key facts

CAS number57966-95-7
FormulaC7H10N4O3
Also calledCurzate, Dpx 3217, 1-(2-Cyano-2-methoxyiminoacetyl)-3-ethylurea, 2-Cyano-N-(ethylcarbamoyl)-2-(methoxyimino)acetamide
Tariff item (HS)2928 (estimate)
Total import dutyabout 27.73%
Anti-dumping duty (most producers)None found
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.
Source: CIB&RC pesticide lists · CDSCO new drug approvals · NDPS RCS Order 2013

Exporting from IndiaOK

No export licence needed
  • Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
  • The buyer’s country may still have its own import rules.
Source: DGFT SCOMET list · NDPS RCS Order 2013

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.
  • 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 616-035-00-5): Repr. 2, Acute Tox. 4, STOT RE 2, Skin Sens. 1, Aquatic Acute 1, Aquatic Chronic 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 (estimate)
  • 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: 2928, organic derivatives of hydrazine or of hydroxylamine (hydrazine or hydroxylamine derivative).
  • All lines under heading 2928 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.
Source: Customs Tariff of India, CBIC · Notification 45/2025-Customs · Notification 9/2025-Integrated Tax (Rate)

SafetyCHECK

Hazardous: take normal precautions
  • Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
  • Can cause long-term health damage
  • Harmful to fish and water life
  • Harmful if swallowed
  • May cause an allergic skin reaction
  • Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
  • Suspected of damaging fertility; suspected of damaging the unborn child
  • May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
  • Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Source: PubChem GHS classification

Food residue limitsOK

Limits set for food crops
  • India (FSSAI) sets limits for 6 foods, for example Tomato 0.01 mg/kg, Potato 0.01 mg/kg, Grapes 0.1 mg/kg, Citrus 0.05 mg/kg.
  • EU: approved as a pesticide.
Source: FSSAI Contaminants Regulations · EU Pesticides Database

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Questions about Cymoxanil

What is the import duty on Cymoxanil in India?

The total import duty on Cymoxanil is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2928 (estimate), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.

Is there anti-dumping duty on Cymoxanil?

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

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

Cymoxanil falls under tariff item 2928 (estimate) of the Customs Tariff of India.

Is Cymoxanil 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.

Does exporting Cymoxanil from India need a licence?

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

Is Cymoxanil hazardous?

Hazardous: take normal precautions. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Can cause long-term health damage. Harmful to fish and water life.

Is Cymoxanil 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.