Epoxiconazole (CAS 133855-98-8): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
(2S,3R)-epoxiconazole is the (2S,3R)-stereoisomer of 1-{[3-(2-chlorophenyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)oxiran-2-yl]methyl}-1H-1,2,4-triazole. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: global treaties & export markets; safety; food residue limits. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2934 (estimate)). EU CMR classification: Repr. 1B.
Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
Key facts
| CAS number | 133855-98-8 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C17H13ClFN3O |
| Also called | Epoxiconazol, OPUS, epoxyconazole, BAS 480F |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2934 (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 | Repr. 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.
- 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 as a reproductive toxicant category 1B (CLP Annex VI, index 613-175-00-9). 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: 2934, nucleic acids and other heterocyclic compounds (ring containing N and O).
- All lines under heading 2934 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
- Can cause long-term health damage
- Harmful to fish and water life
- Suspected of causing cancer
- May damage fertility or the unborn child
- May damage the unborn child; suspected of damaging fertility
- 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 limitsCHECK
- India (FSSAI) sets limits for 9 foods, for example Ground nut oil 0.05 mg/kg, Groundnut cake 0.05 mg/kg, Maize 0.01 mg/kg, Cumin 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 Epoxiconazole
What is the import duty on Epoxiconazole in India?
The total import duty on Epoxiconazole is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2934 (estimate), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Epoxiconazole?
No anti-dumping duty on Epoxiconazole was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Epoxiconazole in India?
Epoxiconazole falls under tariff item 2934 (estimate) of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Epoxiconazole 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 Epoxiconazole from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Epoxiconazole hazardous?
Very hazardous: strict controls needed. Can cause long-term health damage. Harmful to fish and water life. Suspected of causing cancer.
Is Epoxiconazole 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.