Halosulfuron-methyl (CAS 100784-20-1): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Halosulfuron-methyl is a member of pyrazoles. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: global treaties & export markets; safety. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2935 (estimate)). EU CMR classification: Repr. 1B.
Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
Key facts
| CAS number | 100784-20-1 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C13H15ClN6O7S |
| Also called | Battalion, Sandea, Inpool, Sempra |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2935 (estimate) |
| Total import duty | about 27.73% |
| Anti-dumping duty (most producers) | None found |
| SCOMET (export control) | Not listed |
| NDPS / precursor | Not listed |
| EU CMR classification | Repr. 1B |
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.
- The buyer’s country may still have its own import rules.
Global treaties & export marketsCHECK
- 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 as a reproductive toxicant category 1B (CLP Annex VI, index 613-329-00-5). It may not be sold to the general public in the EU as such or in mixtures above the limit (REACH Annex XVII, entries 28-30), and its use at work must be minimised.
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: 2935, sulphonamides (an ester, classified by its sulphonamide group).
- All lines under heading 2935 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.
SafetySTOP
- Can cause long-term health damage
- Harmful to fish and water life
- May damage the unborn child
- 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 limitsOK
- India (FSSAI) sets limits for 3 foods, for example Sugarcane 0.03 mg/kg, Maize 0.01 mg/kg, Bottle Gourd 0.01 mg/kg.
- EU: approved as a pesticide.
Price and suppliersNO DATA
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Questions about Halosulfuron-methyl
What is the import duty on Halosulfuron-methyl in India?
The total import duty on Halosulfuron-methyl is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2935 (estimate), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Halosulfuron-methyl?
No anti-dumping duty on Halosulfuron-methyl was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Halosulfuron-methyl in India?
Halosulfuron-methyl falls under tariff item 2935 (estimate) of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Halosulfuron-methyl 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 Halosulfuron-methyl from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Halosulfuron-methyl hazardous?
Very hazardous: strict controls needed. Can cause long-term health damage. Harmful to fish and water life. May damage the unborn child.
Is Halosulfuron-methyl regulated under global treaties or in the EU and US?
EU: classified carcinogen, mutagen or reproductive toxicant. 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.