Fenitrothion (CAS 122-14-5): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Fenitrothion is an organic thiophosphate that is O,O-dimethyl O-phenyl phosphorothioate substituted by a methyl group at position 3 and a nitro group at position 4. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: rules in India; food residue limits. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2930 (estimate)).
Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
Key facts
| CAS number | 122-14-5 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C9H12NO5PS |
| Also called | Methylnitrophos, Phenitrothion, Accothion, Agrothion |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2930 (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: The use of Fenitrothion is banned in Agriculture except for locust control in scheduled desert area and public health. (S.O.706 (E) dated 03rd May, 2007)
- 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).
- 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 015-054-00-0): Acute Tox. 4, 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: 2930, organo-sulphur compounds (sulphur bonded to carbon).
- All lines under heading 2930 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
- Harmful to fish and water life
- Harmful if swallowed
- Harmful in contact with skin
- 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 3017 / UN 3018 (Poison Flammable Liquid): dangerous-goods rules apply by road, sea (IMDG) and air (IATA), with labels, packaging and a transport document.
Food residue limitsCHECK
- India (FSSAI) has no specific limit, so the default 0.01 mg/kg applies to food.
- EU: not approved; most EU food limits are at the detection limit.
Price and suppliersNO DATA
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Questions about Fenitrothion
What is the import duty on Fenitrothion in India?
The total import duty on Fenitrothion is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2930 (estimate), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Fenitrothion?
No anti-dumping duty on Fenitrothion was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Fenitrothion in India?
Fenitrothion falls under tariff item 2930 (estimate) of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Fenitrothion restricted or licensed in India?
Allowed, with restrictions on use. Restricted use: The use of Fenitrothion is banned in Agriculture except for locust control in scheduled desert area and public health. (S.O.706 (E) dated 03rd May, 2007). Registered as a pesticide with CIB&RC, so registered companies may make, import and sell it.
Does exporting Fenitrothion from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Fenitrothion hazardous?
Hazardous: take normal precautions. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Harmful to fish and water life. Harmful if swallowed.
Is Fenitrothion 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.