Cypermethrin (CAS 52315-07-8): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Cypermethrin is a carboxylic ester resulting from the formal condensation between 3-(2,2-dichlorovinyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylic acid and the alcoholic hydroxy group of hydroxy(3-phenoxyphenyl)acetonitrile. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: rules in India; food residue limits. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2926 (estimate)).
Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
Key facts
| CAS number | 52315-07-8 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C22H19Cl2NO3 |
| Also called | Supercypermethrin, Barricade, Ripcord, Ammo |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2926 (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: Cypermethrin 3% Smoke Generator is to be used only through Pest Control Operators and not allowed to be used by the General Public. [Order of Hon,ble High Court of Delhi in WP(C) 10052 of 2009 dated 1407- 2009 and LPA-429/2009 dated 08-09-2009]
- Registered as a pesticide with CIB&RC, so registered companies may make, import and sell it.
- 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.
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 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).
- EU: harmonised classification (CLP Annex VI, index 607-421-00-4): Acute Tox. 4, STOT SE 3, STOT RE 2, Aquatic Acute 1, Aquatic Chronic 1. Suppliers in the EU must label it this way.
- EU: harmonised classification (CLP Annex VI, index 607-433-00-X): Acute Tox. 4, STOT SE 3, Skin Irrit. 2, Skin Sens. 1, 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: 2926, nitrile-function compounds (an ester, classified by its nitrile group).
- 4 of 5 lines under heading 2926 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.
SafetyCHECK
- Poisonous, even in small amounts
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Can cause long-term health damage
- Harmful to fish and water life
- Toxic if swallowed
- Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled
- Harmful if swallowed
- Harmful if inhaled
- May cause respiratory irritation
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Storage, transport & PESOOK
- Ships as UN 3352: 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 11 foods, for example Rice 2 mg/kg, Cottonseed Oil 0.01 mg/kg, Wheat grains 2 mg/kg, Milled wheat grains 0.01 mg/kg.
- EU: not approved; most EU food limits are at the detection limit.
Price and suppliersNO DATA
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Questions about Cypermethrin
What is the import duty on Cypermethrin in India?
The total import duty on Cypermethrin is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2926 (estimate), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Cypermethrin?
No anti-dumping duty on Cypermethrin was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Cypermethrin in India?
Cypermethrin falls under tariff item 2926 (estimate) of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Cypermethrin restricted or licensed in India?
Allowed, with restrictions on use. Restricted use: Cypermethrin 3% Smoke Generator is to be used only through Pest Control Operators and not allowed to be used by the General Public. [Order of Hon,ble High Court of Delhi in WP(C) 10052 of 2009 dated 1407- 2009 and LPA-429/2009 dated 08-09-2009]. Registered as a pesticide with CIB&RC, so registered companies may make, import and sell it.
Does exporting Cypermethrin from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Cypermethrin hazardous?
Dangerous: handle with proper protection. Poisonous, even in small amounts. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Can cause long-term health damage.
Is Cypermethrin 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.