EtofenproxCAS 80844-07-1 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Etofenprox is an aromatic ether that is the 3-phenoxybenzyl ether of 2-(4-ethoxyphenyl)-2-methylpropan-1-ol. 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 2909 (estimate)).
Checked 2026-11-12 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
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Every answer, with its source
Rules in IndiaOK
- Registered as a pesticide with CIB&RC, so registered companies may make, import and sell it.
- Approved grade under the Insecticides Act: Ethofenprox Technical 96.3% min. (Etofenprox).
- CIB&RC lists 1 approved import source (as on 31 Jul 2026).
- Approved import sources include Mitsui Chemical Inc (Japan).
Exporting from IndiaOK
- Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
- 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).
- 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 604-091-00-3): Lact., 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: 2909, ethers, ether-alcohols, ether-phenols and peroxides (ether or peroxide group).
- All lines under heading 2909 pay basic customs duty 7.5%; with social welfare surcharge and IGST 18% that makes about 27.73%.
- No 8-digit line under heading 2909 names it, so it falls under one of its "Other" lines: 2909 19 90 (Other › Other); 2909 30 19 (Anisole and their derivatives › Other); 2909 30 90 (Aromatic ethers and their halogenated, sulphonated nitrated or nitrosated deriva); 2909 44 00 (Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated nitrated or nitrosated derivat); 2909 49 90 (Other); and 1 more. The other 19 lines are for named chemicals; which "Other" line applies depends on the exact structure.
- Confirm the exact 8-digit code with your customs broker before you import.
SafetyCHECK
- Can cause long-term health damage
- Harmful to fish and water life
- May cause harm to breast-fed children
- 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.
Food residue limitsOK
- India (FSSAI) sets limits for 3 foods, for example Rice 0.01 mg/kg, Milk and Milk products 0.02 mg/kg, Meat and Meat products 0.5 mg/kg.
- EU: approved as a pesticide.
- US (EPA, 40 CFR 180.620) sets tolerances for 22 foods, for example Rice, grain 0.01 mg/kg, Cattle, fat 10.0 mg/kg, Cattle, meat 0.40 mg/kg, Cattle, meat byproducts 10.0 mg/kg.
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Key facts
| CAS number | 80844-07-1 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C25H28O3 |
| Also called | Ethofenprox, 1-((2-(4-Ethoxyphenyl)-2-methylpropoxy)methyl)-3-phenoxybenzene, Ethophenprox, Etofenproxum |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2909 (estimate) |
| Total import duty | about 27.73% |
| Anti-dumping duty (most producers) | None found |
| SCOMET (export control) | Not listed |
| NDPS / precursor | Not listed |
Questions about Etofenprox
What is the import duty on Etofenprox in India?
The total import duty on Etofenprox is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2909 (estimate), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Etofenprox?
No anti-dumping duty on Etofenprox was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Etofenprox in India?
Etofenprox falls under tariff item 2909 (estimate) of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Etofenprox 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. Approved grade under the Insecticides Act: Ethofenprox Technical 96.3% min. (Etofenprox).
Who is approved to manufacture or import Etofenprox in India?
CIB&RC lists 1 approved import source (as on 31 Jul 2026).
Does exporting Etofenprox from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Etofenprox hazardous?
Hazardous: take normal precautions. Can cause long-term health damage. Harmful to fish and water life. May cause harm to breast-fed children.
Is Etofenprox 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). 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.