Mancozeb (CAS 8018-01-7): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Mancozeb can cause cancer according to The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: rules in India; global treaties & export markets; food residue limits. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2930 (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 | 8018-01-7 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C8H12MnN4S8Zn |
| Also called | Dithane, Acarie M, Agrox 16D, Carmazine |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2930 (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 IndiaCHECK
- Restricted use: Mancozeb is banned for use on Guava, Jowar and Tapioca. (S.O. 4294(E) dated 3rd October, 2023)
- 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.
- 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).
- 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 as a reproductive toxicant category 1B (CLP Annex VI, index 006-076-00-1). 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: 2930, organo-sulphur compounds (sulphur bonded to carbon).
- All lines under heading 2930 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
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Can cause long-term health damage
- Harmful to fish and water life
- May cause an allergic skin reaction
- Suspected of damaging fertility or 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.
Storage, transport & PESOOK
- Ships as UN 2210: 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 17 foods, for example Chilli 1 mg/kg, Dried Chilli 10 mg/kg, Cauliflower 0.02 mg/kg, Groundnut 0.1 mg/kg.
- EU: not approved; most EU food limits are at the detection limit.
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Questions about Mancozeb
What is the import duty on Mancozeb in India?
The total import duty on Mancozeb is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2930 (estimate), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Mancozeb?
No anti-dumping duty on Mancozeb was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Mancozeb in India?
Mancozeb falls under tariff item 2930 (estimate) of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Mancozeb restricted or licensed in India?
Allowed, with restrictions on use. Restricted use: Mancozeb is banned for use on Guava, Jowar and Tapioca. (S.O. 4294(E) dated 3rd October, 2023). Registered as a pesticide with CIB&RC, so registered companies may make, import and sell it.
Does exporting Mancozeb from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Mancozeb hazardous?
Hazardous: take normal precautions. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Can cause long-term health damage. Harmful to fish and water life.
Is Mancozeb 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). 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.