Fenamidone (CAS 161326-34-7): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Fenamidone is a member of the class of imidazolones that is 3,5-dihydroimidazol-4-one substituted at position 2 by a methylthiogroup, at position 3 by an anilino group and at position 5 by phenyl and methyl groups (the S-enantiomer). For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: food residue limits. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2933 (estimate)).
Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
Key facts
| CAS number | 161326-34-7 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C17H17N3OS |
| Also called | (S)-1-anilino-4-methyl-2-methylthio-4-phenylimidazolin-5-one, (5S)-3,5-dihydro-5-methyl-2-(methylthio)-5-phenyl-3-(phenylamino)-4H-imidazol-4-one, 1-Anilino-4-methyl-2-methylthio-4-phenylimidazolin-5-one, (5S)-3-anilino-5-methyl-2-methylsulfanyl-5-phenylimidazol-4-one |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2933 (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 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 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 613-206-00-6): 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: 2933, heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only (ring containing nitrogen).
- 82 of 88 lines under heading 2933 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
- Harmful to fish and water life
- 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 4 foods, for example Potato 0.02 mg/kg, Grapes 0.6 mg/kg, Gherkin 0.2 mg/kg, Tomato 1.5 mg/kg.
- EU: not approved; most EU food limits are at the detection limit.
Price and suppliersNO DATA
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Questions about Fenamidone
What is the import duty on Fenamidone in India?
The total import duty on Fenamidone is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2933 (estimate), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Fenamidone?
No anti-dumping duty on Fenamidone was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Fenamidone in India?
Fenamidone falls under tariff item 2933 (estimate) of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Fenamidone 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 Fenamidone from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Fenamidone hazardous?
Hazardous: take normal precautions. Harmful to fish and water life. Very toxic to aquatic life. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Is Fenamidone 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.