(+)-Gibberellic AcidCAS 77-06-5 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Gibberellin A3 is a C19-gibberellin that is a pentacyclic diterpenoid responsible for promoting growth and elongation of cells in plants. For trade in India: No ban or licence needed. Normal trade rules apply; handle as its safety advice says. Import duty is about 10.78% (tariff item 3808 93 30). DGFT policy: import Free, export Free.
Checked 2026-11-12 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
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Rules in IndiaOK
- Registered as a pesticide with CIB&RC, so registered companies may make, import and sell it.
- Approved grades under the Insecticides Act: Gibberellic Acid Technical 90% min; Gibberellic Acid 40.0% WSG FI.
- CIB&RC lists 9 approved import sources and 13 Indian manufacturers (as on 31 Jul 2026).
- Indian manufacturers include Agro Life Science Corporation, Best Crop Science LLP, Ichiban Crop Science Ltd, Indogulf Cropscience Ltd, Krishi Rasayan Pvt.Ltd, Peptech Biosciences Ltd, and 7 more.
- Approved import sources include Valent Bioscience Corp; Phylaxia Veterinary Biologicals (Hungary); ZenecaLtd (UK); Hunan Biological Medicine Factory (China); and 5 more.
- Approved plant growth regulator uses on 17 crops (CIB&RC Major Uses of Pesticides, 30 Sep 2026): Rice (To increase the yield and quality of the crop produce, Short duration varieties 20- 25DAT Medium duration varieties 30-35 DAT Long duration varieties 40-); Sugarcane (Planted crops) (A) First spray 40-45 DAP b) Second spray 70-80 DAS); Cotton (A) First spray 40-45 DAP b) Second spray: At the time of ball formation, To improve fiber quality one spray at square formation or early flowering stage); Groundnut (A) First spray at flowering b) Second spray at the time of flowering); Banana (A) First spray 3rd month b) Second spray 5th month Third spray at the time of fruit formation); Tomato / Potato / Cabbage / Cauliflower (A) First spray 45 DAS b) Second spray 65 DAS); and 11 more.
- Registered formulations: 0.001% L, 0.1% GR, 0.186% SP, 0.45% SL, 20% Tablet, 40% WSG.
- Also in 2 registered combination products, such as Gibberellic acid 1.8% + 6-Benzyladenine 1.8% L; Gibberellic acid 1.8% w/w + 6-Benzylaminopurine 1.8% w/w L.
- Import policy (DGFT ITC(HS)) for tariff item 3808 93 30: 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.
- The buyer’s country may still have its own import rules.
- Export policy (DGFT ITC(HS)) for tariff item 3808 93 30: Free.
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.
- Active on the US TSCA Inventory, so it can be imported into the US without a new-chemical notice.
Import dutyOK
- About ₹10,780 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).
- Made up of basic customs duty 5%, social welfare surcharge 0.5% and IGST 5%. IGST can usually be claimed back as input tax credit.
- Tariff item 3808 93 30: Gibberellic acid.
- Basic customs duty 5% is the tariff rate set by the Finance Act 2026 (Budget 2026), in force from 1 May 2026.
SafetyCHECK
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Causes serious eye irritation
- Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Food residue limitsOK
- India (FSSAI) has no specific limit, so the default 0.01 mg/kg applies to food.
- EU: approved as a pesticide.
- US: no tolerance under this name in 40 CFR Part 180; without a tolerance or an exemption, residues are not allowed in food sold in the US.
Price and suppliersNO DATA
- India imported 80 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 14.3% on 2024-25) under tariff item 38089330, “Gibberellic acid (ga acid)”.
- India exported 19 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 84.6% on 2024-25) under tariff item 38089330, “Gibberellic acid (ga acid)”.
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Key facts
| CAS number | 77-06-5 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C19H22O6 |
| Also called | Gibberellin A3, Berelex, Brellin, Gibberellin X |
| Tariff item (HS) | 3808 93 30 |
| Total import duty | about 10.78% |
| Anti-dumping duty (most producers) | None found |
| DGFT import policy | Free |
| DGFT export policy | Free |
| SCOMET (export control) | Not listed |
| NDPS / precursor | Not listed |
Questions about (+)-Gibberellic Acid
What is the import duty on (+)-Gibberellic Acid in India?
The total import duty on (+)-Gibberellic Acid is about 10.78% of the import value under tariff item 3808 93 30, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on (+)-Gibberellic Acid?
No anti-dumping duty on (+)-Gibberellic Acid was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of (+)-Gibberellic Acid in India?
(+)-Gibberellic Acid falls under tariff item 3808 93 30 of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is (+)-Gibberellic Acid 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 grades under the Insecticides Act: Gibberellic Acid Technical 90% min; Gibberellic Acid 40.0% WSG FI.
Which crops is (+)-Gibberellic Acid approved for in India?
Approved plant growth regulator uses on 17 crops (CIB&RC Major Uses of Pesticides, 30 Sep 2026): Rice (To increase the yield and quality of the crop produce, Short duration varieties 20- 25DAT Medium duration varieties 30-35 DAT Long duration varieties 40-); Sugarcane (Planted crops) (A) First spray 40-45 DAP b) Second spray 70-80 DAS); Cotton (A) First spray 40-45 DAP b) Second spray: At the time of ball formation, To improve fiber quality one spray at square formation or early flowering stage); Groundnut (A) First spray at flowering b) Second spray at the time of flowering); Banana (A) First spray 3rd month b) Second spray 5th month Third spray at the time of fruit formation); Tomato / Potato / Cabbage / Cauliflower (A) First spray 45 DAS b) Second spray 65 DAS); and 11 more.
Who is approved to manufacture or import (+)-Gibberellic Acid in India?
CIB&RC lists 9 approved import sources and 13 Indian manufacturers (as on 31 Jul 2026). Indian manufacturers include Agro Life Science Corporation, Best Crop Science LLP, Ichiban Crop Science Ltd, Indogulf Cropscience Ltd, Krishi Rasayan Pvt.Ltd, Peptech Biosciences Ltd, and 7 more.
Can (+)-Gibberellic Acid be imported freely into India?
Under DGFT's ITC(HS) import policy, (+)-Gibberellic Acid is Free.
Does exporting (+)-Gibberellic Acid from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is (+)-Gibberellic Acid hazardous?
Hazardous: take normal precautions. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Causes serious eye irritation. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Is (+)-Gibberellic Acid 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.