Linuron (CAS 330-55-2): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Linuron is a member of the class of phenylureas that is N-methyl urea substituted by a methoxy group at position 1 and a 3,4-dichlorophenyl group at position 3. For trade in India: Stop and check: banned in India as a pesticide. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2928 (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 | 330-55-2 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C9H10Cl2N2O2 |
| Also called | 3-(3,4-Dichlorophenyl)-1-methoxy-1-methylurea, Afalon, Methoxydiuron, Cephalon |
| 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 |
| EU CMR classification | Repr. 1B |
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.
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.
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.
- Active on the US TSCA Inventory, so it can be imported into the US without a new-chemical notice.
- EU: harmonised classification as a reproductive toxicant category 1B (CLP Annex VI, index 006-021-00-1). 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: 2928, organic derivatives of hydrazine or of hydroxylamine (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.
SafetySTOP
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Can cause long-term health damage
- Harmful to fish and water life
- Harmful if swallowed
- Suspected of causing cancer
- May damage fertility or the unborn child
- May damage the unborn child; suspected of damaging fertility
- May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Storage, transport & PESOOK
- Ships as UN 3077 (Class 9): dangerous-goods rules apply by road, sea (IMDG) and air (IATA), with labels, packaging and a transport document.
Food residue limitsCHECK
- India (FSSAI) sets limits for 1 foods, for example Pea 0.05 mg/kg.
- EU: not approved; most EU food limits are at the detection limit.
Price and suppliersNO DATA
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Questions about Linuron
What is the import duty on Linuron in India?
The total import duty on Linuron 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 Linuron?
No anti-dumping duty on Linuron was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Linuron in India?
Linuron falls under tariff item 2928 (estimate) of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Linuron 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.
Does exporting Linuron from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Linuron hazardous?
Very hazardous: strict controls needed. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Can cause long-term health damage. Harmful to fish and water life.
Is Linuron 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.