Diuron (CAS 330-54-1): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Diuron is a member of the class of 3-(3,4-substituted-phenyl)-1,1-dimethylureas that is urea in which both of the hydrogens attached to one nitrogen are substituted by methyl groups, and one of the hydrogens attached to the other nitrogen is substituted by a… For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: global treaties & export markets; food residue limits. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2924 (estimate)). EU CMR classification: Carc. 1B.
Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
Key facts
| CAS number | 330-54-1 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C9H10Cl2N2O |
| Also called | 3-(3,4-Dichlorophenyl)-1,1-dimethylurea, DCMU, Dichlorfenidim, Duran |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2924 (estimate) |
| Total import duty | about 27.73% |
| Anti-dumping duty (most producers) | None found |
| SCOMET (export control) | Not listed |
| NDPS / precursor | Not listed |
| EU CMR classification | Carc. 1B |
Every answer, with its source
Rules in IndiaOK
- 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
- Not listed by the Stockholm Convention (persistent pollutants), the Rotterdam Convention (prior consent before export) or the Montreal Protocol (ozone layer).
- Registered under EU REACH, so EU importers can buy it under an existing registration.
- Active on the US TSCA Inventory, so it can be imported into the US without a new-chemical notice.
- Listed on the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals (AICIS), so it can be introduced into Australia as an existing industrial chemical.
- EU: harmonised classification as a carcinogen category 1B (CLP Annex VI, index 006-015-00-9). It may not be sold to the general public in the EU as such or in mixtures above the limit (REACH Annex XVII, entries 28-30), and its use at work must be minimised.
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: 2924, carboxyamide-function compounds; amide-function compounds of carbonic acid (amide group).
- All lines under heading 2924 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
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Can cause long-term health damage
- Harmful to fish and water life
- Harmful if swallowed
- Suspected of causing cancer
- May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
- 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 3077 (Class 9): 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 6 foods, for example Sugarcane 0.02 mg/kg, Cottonseed 1 mg/kg, Banana 0.1 mg/kg, Maize 0.5 mg/kg.
- EU: not approved; most EU food limits are at the detection limit.
Price and suppliersOK
- No daily rate yet. Ask suppliers for a quote.
Questions about Diuron
What is the import duty on Diuron in India?
The total import duty on Diuron is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2924 (estimate), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Diuron?
No anti-dumping duty on Diuron was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Diuron in India?
Diuron falls under tariff item 2924 (estimate) of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Diuron 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 Diuron from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Diuron hazardous?
Hazardous: take normal precautions. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Can cause long-term health damage. Harmful to fish and water life.
Is Diuron regulated under global treaties or in the EU and US?
EU: classified carcinogen, mutagen or reproductive toxicant. Not listed by the Stockholm Convention (persistent pollutants), the Rotterdam Convention (prior consent before export) or the Montreal Protocol (ozone layer). Registered under EU REACH, so EU importers can buy it under an existing registration.
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Guidance from official lists, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with DGFT, customs or the regulator before you trade.