Fosetyl-al (CAS 39148-24-8): import duty, licences and trade rules in India

Fosetyl-Al is an aluminium salt composed of ethyl phosphonate anions and aluminium cations in a 3:1 ratio. 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 2919 (estimate)).

No ban or licence needed. Normal trade rules apply; handle as its safety advice says.

Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.

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Key facts

CAS number39148-24-8
FormulaC6H15AlO9P3+3
Also calledFosetyl-aluminium, Phosethyl Al, Aliette, Fosetyl aluminum
Tariff item (HS)2919 (estimate)
Total import dutyabout 27.73%
Anti-dumping duty (most producers)None found
SCOMET (export control)Not listed
NDPS / precursorNot listed

Every answer, with its source

Rules in IndiaOK

Allowed, under the normal registration
  • Registered as a pesticide with CIB&RC, so registered companies may make, import and sell it.
Source: CIB&RC pesticide lists · CDSCO new drug approvals · NDPS RCS Order 2013

Exporting from IndiaOK

No export licence needed
  • Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
  • The buyer’s country may still have its own import rules.
Source: DGFT SCOMET list · NDPS RCS Order 2013

Global treaties & export marketsOK

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.
  • 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 006-095-00-5): Eye Dam. 1. Suppliers in the EU must label it this way.
Source: Stockholm Convention, all listed POPs · Rotterdam Convention Annex III · Montreal Protocol annexes (ozone layer, Kigali HFCs) · EU CLP Regulation Annex VI (harmonised classification) · US EPA TSCA Inventory · ECHA REACH lists, as published in PubChem

Import dutyOK

About 27.73% of the import value (estimate)
  • 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: 2919, phosphoric esters and their salts (phosphoric ester).
  • All lines under heading 2919 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.
Source: Customs Tariff of India, CBIC · Notification 45/2025-Customs · Notification 9/2025-Integrated Tax (Rate)

SafetyNO DATA

No hazard classification found
  • No classification does not mean it is safe.
  • Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Source: PubChem GHS classification

Food residue limitsOK

Limits set for food crops
  • India (FSSAI) sets limits for 2 foods, for example Grapes 10 mg/kg, Cardamom 0.2 mg/kg.
Source: FSSAI Contaminants Regulations · EU Pesticides Database

Price and suppliersNO DATA

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Source: RasayanXchange market data

Questions about Fosetyl-al

What is the import duty on Fosetyl-al in India?

The total import duty on Fosetyl-al is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2919 (estimate), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.

Is there anti-dumping duty on Fosetyl-al?

No anti-dumping duty on Fosetyl-al was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.

What is the HS code (tariff item) of Fosetyl-al in India?

Fosetyl-al falls under tariff item 2919 (estimate) of the Customs Tariff of India.

Is Fosetyl-al 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 Fosetyl-al from India need a licence?

No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.

Is Fosetyl-al hazardous?

No hazard classification found. No classification does not mean it is safe. Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.

Is Fosetyl-al 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.