Fenthion (CAS 55-38-9): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Fenthion is an organic thiophosphate that is O,O-dimethyl hydrogen phosphorothioate in which the hydrogen atom of the hydroxy group is replaced by a 3-methyl-4-(methylsulfanyl)phenyl group. For trade in India: Stop and check: banned in India as a pesticide. Import duty is about 16.55% (tariff item 3808 91 34). DGFT policy: import Free, export Free.
Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
Key facts
| CAS number | 55-38-9 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C10H15O3PS2 |
| Also called | Lebaycid, Spotton, Baytex, Queletox |
| Tariff item (HS) | 3808 91 34 |
| Total import duty | about 16.55% |
| Anti-dumping duty (most producers) | None found |
| DGFT import policy | Free |
| DGFT export policy | Free |
| SCOMET (export control) | Not listed |
| NDPS / precursor | Not listed |
Every answer, with its source
Rules in IndiaSTOP
- Banned for manufacture, import and use: S.O 3951(E) dated 8th August, 2018
- The ban covers use as a pesticide. Other industrial, laboratory or medical uses are governed by their own rules.
- Import policy (DGFT ITC(HS)) for tariff item 3808 91 34: Free, so no import licence is needed under trade policy.
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.
- Export policy (DGFT ITC(HS)) for tariff item 3808 91 34: Free.
Global treaties & export marketsCHECK
- On the Rotterdam Convention prior-consent list (Annex III, pesticide formulation): Fenthion (ultra-low-volume formulations at or above 640 g active ingredient/L).
- Each importing country has said whether it accepts this chemical; an export must follow that decision. Check the country’s import response on pic.int before you ship.
- 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 015-048-00-8): Muta. 2, Acute Tox. 3, Acute Tox. 4, STOT RE 1, Aquatic Acute 1, Aquatic Chronic 1. Suppliers in the EU must label it this way.
Import dutyOK
- About ₹16,550 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).
- Made up of basic customs duty 10%, social welfare surcharge 1% and IGST 5%. IGST can usually be claimed back as input tax credit.
- Tariff item 3808 91 34: Fenthion.
SafetySTOP
- Poisonous, even in small amounts
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Can cause long-term health damage
- Harmful to fish and water life
- Toxic if swallowed
- Harmful if swallowed
- Fatal in contact with skin
- Harmful in contact with skin
- Toxic if inhaled
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Storage, transport & PESOOK
- Ships as UN 3018 (Poison): 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 Fenthion
What is the import duty on Fenthion in India?
The total import duty on Fenthion is about 16.55% of the import value under tariff item 3808 91 34, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Fenthion?
No anti-dumping duty on Fenthion was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Fenthion in India?
Fenthion falls under tariff item 3808 91 34 of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Fenthion restricted or licensed in India?
Banned in India as a pesticide. Banned for manufacture, import and use: S.O 3951(E) dated 8th August, 2018. The ban covers use as a pesticide. Other industrial, laboratory or medical uses are governed by their own rules.
Can Fenthion be imported freely into India?
Under DGFT's ITC(HS) import policy, Fenthion is Free.
Does exporting Fenthion from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Fenthion hazardous?
Very hazardous: strict controls needed. Poisonous, even in small amounts. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Can cause long-term health damage.
Is Fenthion regulated under global treaties or in the EU and US?
Export needs the importing country’s consent. On the Rotterdam Convention prior-consent list (Annex III, pesticide formulation): Fenthion (ultra-low-volume formulations at or above 640 g active ingredient/L). Each importing country has said whether it accepts this chemical; an export must follow that decision. Check the country’s import response on pic.int before you ship.
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Guidance from official lists, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with DGFT, customs or the regulator before you trade.