Kresoxim-Methyl (CAS 143390-89-0): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Kresoxim-methyl is a carboxylic ester that is the methyl ester of (2E)-(methoxyimino){2-[(2-methylphenoxy)methyl]phenyl}acetic acid. 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 2928 (estimate)).
Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
Key facts
| CAS number | 143390-89-0 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C18H19NO4 |
| Also called | Bas 490 F, Candit, Stroby, Bas 490F |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2928 (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 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 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 607-310-00-0): Carc. 2, 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: 2928, organic derivatives of hydrazine or of hydroxylamine (an ester, classified by its hydrazine or hydroxylamine derivative).
- All lines under heading 2928 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
- Can cause long-term health damage
- Harmful to fish and water life
- Suspected of causing cancer
- 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 11 foods, for example Milk and Milk products 0.01 mg/kg, Meat and Meat products 0.05 mg/kg, Maize 0.02 mg/kg, Wheat 0.05 mg/kg.
- EU: approved as a pesticide.
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Questions about Kresoxim-Methyl
What is the import duty on Kresoxim-Methyl in India?
The total import duty on Kresoxim-Methyl is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2928 (estimate), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Kresoxim-Methyl?
No anti-dumping duty on Kresoxim-Methyl was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Kresoxim-Methyl in India?
Kresoxim-Methyl falls under tariff item 2928 (estimate) of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Kresoxim-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 Kresoxim-Methyl from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Kresoxim-Methyl hazardous?
Hazardous: take normal precautions. Can cause long-term health damage. Harmful to fish and water life. Suspected of causing cancer.
Is Kresoxim-Methyl 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.