MethoxyfenozideCAS 161050-58-4 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Methoxyfenozide is a carbohydrazide that is hydrazine in which the amino hydrogens have been replaced by 3-methoxy-2-methylbenzoyl, 3,5-dimethylbenzoyl, and tert-butyl groups respectively. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: food residue limits. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2928 00 (subheading)).
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 grade under the Insecticides Act: Methoxyfenozide 21.8% w/w SC Methoxyfenozide technical 97% w/w min. Methoxyfenozide technical 98.50% w/w min.
- CIB&RC lists 3 approved import sources and 10 Indian manufacturers (as on 31 Jul 2026).
- Indian manufacturers include GSP Crop Science Pvt. Ltd, Agrisol, Best Crop Science Pvt. Ltd 9, Meghmani Organics Ltd, Shogun Organics Ltd, Aether Industries Ltd, and 4 more.
- Approved import sources include Dow AgroSciences (Switzerland); Dow Agroscience Italia s.r.l; Shaoxing Shangyu Xin Yinbang Biochemical Co (China).
- Approved insecticide uses on 8 crops (CIB&RC Major Uses of Pesticides, 30 Sep 2026): Groundnut (Leaf eating caterpillar, Groundnut leaf minor); Sugarcane (Early shoot borer); Bengal gram (Pod borer); Chilli (Fruit borer, Thrips and Mites); Rice (Stem borer Leaf folder, Stem Borer); Cabbage (Diamond Back Moth, Leaf Eating Caterpillar); and 2 more.
- Registered formulation: 21.8% w/w SC.
- Also in 5 registered combination products, such as METHOXYFENOZIDE 18% + EMAMECTIN BENZOATE 1.8% SC; METHOXYFENOZIDE 20% + CHLORANTRANILIPROLE 5% SC; METHOXYFENOZIDE 5% + CHLORPYRIPHOS 25% SE.
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 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).
Import dutyOK
- About ₹27,730 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).
- The EU customs inventory (ECICS) classifies it under CN 2928 00 90, so its HS subheading is 2928 00.
- India splits subheading 2928 00 into 2 lines: 2928 00 10 (Organic derivatives of hydrazine or of hydroxylamine › Isoniazid); 2928 00 90 (Organic derivatives of hydrazine or of hydroxylamine › Other).
- Basic customs duty 7.5% on every one of them; with social welfare surcharge and IGST 18% that makes about 27.73%.
- Lines that name a chemical are for that chemical; one that no line names goes under "Other" (2928 00 90).
- Confirm the exact 8-digit line with your customs broker before you import.
SafetyCHECK
- Harmful to fish and water life
- Very toxic to aquatic life
- Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
- Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Food residue limitsCHECK
- India (FSSAI) has no specific limit, so the default 0.01 mg/kg applies to food.
- EU: not approved; most EU food limits are at the detection limit.
- US (EPA, 40 CFR 180.544) sets tolerances for 165 foods, for example Cotton, gin byproducts 35 mg/kg, Cottonseed subgroup 20C 7 mg/kg, Grape, raisin 1.5 mg/kg, Mango 0.6 mg/kg.
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Key facts
| CAS number | 161050-58-4 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C22H28N2O3 |
| Also called | Intrepid, N'-tert-Butyl-N'-(3,5-dimethylbenzoyl)-3-methoxy-2-methylbenzohydrazide, Runner, 3-Methoxy-2-methylbenzoic acid 2-(3,5-dimethylbenzoyl)-2-(1,1-dimethylethyl)hydrazide |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2928 00 (subheading) |
| Total import duty | about 27.73% |
| Anti-dumping duty (most producers) | None found |
| SCOMET (export control) | Not listed |
| NDPS / precursor | Not listed |
Questions about Methoxyfenozide
What is the import duty on Methoxyfenozide in India?
The total import duty on Methoxyfenozide is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2928 00 (subheading), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Methoxyfenozide?
No anti-dumping duty on Methoxyfenozide was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Methoxyfenozide in India?
Methoxyfenozide falls under HS subheading 2928 00, as classified by the EU customs inventory (ECICS). India splits that subheading into several 8-digit lines; confirm the exact line with your customs broker.
Is Methoxyfenozide 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 grade under the Insecticides Act: Methoxyfenozide 21.8% w/w SC Methoxyfenozide technical 97% w/w min. Methoxyfenozide technical 98.50% w/w min.
Which crops is Methoxyfenozide approved for in India?
Approved insecticide uses on 8 crops (CIB&RC Major Uses of Pesticides, 30 Sep 2026): Groundnut (Leaf eating caterpillar, Groundnut leaf minor); Sugarcane (Early shoot borer); Bengal gram (Pod borer); Chilli (Fruit borer, Thrips and Mites); Rice (Stem borer Leaf folder, Stem Borer); Cabbage (Diamond Back Moth, Leaf Eating Caterpillar); and 2 more.
Who is approved to manufacture or import Methoxyfenozide in India?
CIB&RC lists 3 approved import sources and 10 Indian manufacturers (as on 31 Jul 2026). Indian manufacturers include GSP Crop Science Pvt. Ltd, Agrisol, Best Crop Science Pvt. Ltd 9, Meghmani Organics Ltd, Shogun Organics Ltd, Aether Industries Ltd, and 4 more.
Does exporting Methoxyfenozide from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Methoxyfenozide hazardous?
Hazardous: take normal precautions. Harmful to fish and water life. Very toxic to aquatic life. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Is Methoxyfenozide 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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