Methyl Bromide (CAS 74-83-9): import duty, licences and trade rules in India

Bromomethane is a one-carbon compound in which the carbon is attached by single bonds to three hydrogen atoms and one bromine atom. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: rules in India; exporting from India; global treaties & export markets; safety; storage, transport & PESO; food residue limits. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2903 61 00). DGFT policy: import Free, export Restricted.

OK to trade, but watch: rules in India; exporting from India; global treaties & export markets; safety; storage, transport & PESO; food residue limits.

Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.

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Key facts

CAS number	74-83-9
Formula	CH3Br
Also called	METHYL BROMIDE, Monobromomethane, Embafume, Terabol
Tariff item (HS)	2903 61 00
Total import duty	about 27.73%
Anti-dumping duty (most producers)	None found
DGFT import policy	Free
DGFT export policy	Restricted
SCOMET (export control)	Not listed
NDPS / precursor	Not listed

Every answer, with its source

Rules in IndiaCHECK

Allowed, with restrictions on use

Restricted use: Methyl Bromide may be used only by Govt. /Govt. undertakings/Govt. Organizations / Pest control operators under the strict supervision of Govt. Experts or Experts whose expertise is approved by the Plant Protection Advisor. [G.S.R.371 (E) dated 20th May, 1999 and earlier RC decision]
Registered as a pesticide with CIB&RC, so registered companies may make, import and sell it.
Import policy (DGFT ITC(HS)) for tariff item 2903 61 00: Free, so no import licence is needed under trade policy.
On India’s hazardous chemicals list (MSIHC Rules 1989). Importers must send the State authorities the consignment details and full safety information before each import (30 days ahead where possible, never later than the import date) and keep import records.

Source: CIB&RC pesticide lists · CDSCO new drug approvals · NDPS RCS Order 2013 · DGFT ITC(HS) 2022, Schedule 1 Import Policy · MSIHC Rules 1989 (as amended to 2000)

Exporting from IndiaCHECK

Export needs an ODS licence

Export under DGFT's policy for tariff item 2903 61 00 is Restricted: it needs a DGFT export authorisation or must meet the stated conditions. Subject to policy condition 2 of the chapter.
Exporting an ozone-depleting substance needs a licence under the ODS (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000, and only to countries that are Parties to the Montreal Protocol.
Not on the SCOMET export-control 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.

Source: DGFT SCOMET list · NDPS RCS Order 2013 · DGFT ITC(HS) 2022, Schedule 2 Export Policy

Global treaties & export marketsCHECK

Ozone-depleting: restricted use

Methyl bromide is controlled by the Montreal Protocol (Annex E): an ozone-depleting fumigant.
In India it may be used only for quarantine and pre-shipment treatment.
Importing or exporting it needs a DGFT licence and registration with the Ozone Cell (MoEFCC) under the Ozone Depleting Substances (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000.
Registered under EU REACH, so EU importers can buy it under an existing registration.
Active on the US TSCA Inventory, so it can be imported into the US without a new-chemical notice.
Listed on the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals (AICIS), so it can be introduced into Australia as an existing industrial chemical.
EU: harmonised classification (CLP Annex VI, index 602-002-00-2): Press. Gas, Muta. 2, Acute Tox. 3, STOT RE 2, Eye Irrit. 2, STOT SE 3. Suppliers in the EU must label it this way.

Source: Stockholm Convention, all listed POPs · Rotterdam Convention Annex III · Montreal Protocol annexes (ozone layer, Kigali HFCs) · EU CLP Regulation Annex VI (harmonised classification) · US EPA TSCA Inventory · ECHA REACH lists, as published in PubChem

Import dutyOK

About 27.73% of the import value

About ₹27,730 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).
Made up of basic customs duty 7.5%, social welfare surcharge 0.75% and IGST 18%. IGST can usually be claimed back as input tax credit.
Tariff item 2903 61 00: Methyl bromide (bromomethane).

Source: Customs Tariff of India, CBIC · Notification 45/2025-Customs · Notification 9/2025-Integrated Tax (Rate)

SafetySTOP

Very hazardous: strict controls needed

Gas under pressure
Poisonous, even in small amounts
Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
Can cause long-term health damage
Harmful to fish and water life
Flammable gas
Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated
Toxic if swallowed or if inhaled
Toxic if swallowed
Causes skin irritation
Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.

Source: PubChem GHS classification

Storage, transport & PESOCHECK

PESO licence needed

A gas under pressure: filling, storing or transporting it in cylinders needs PESO approval, and large storage tanks need a licence under the SMPV(U) Rules.
Ships as UN 1062 (Poison Gas): dangerous-goods rules apply by road, sea (IMDG) and air (IATA), with labels, packaging and a transport document.

Source: Gas Cylinders Rules, 2016; SMPV(U) Rules, 2016 · UN numbers (CAMEO Chemicals, via PubChem)

Food residue limitsCHECK

Default food limit applies

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.

Source: FSSAI Contaminants Regulations · EU Pesticides Database

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Questions about Methyl Bromide

What is the import duty on Methyl Bromide in India?

The total import duty on Methyl Bromide is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2903 61 00, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.

Is there anti-dumping duty on Methyl Bromide?

No anti-dumping duty on Methyl Bromide was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.

What is the HS code (tariff item) of Methyl Bromide in India?

Methyl Bromide falls under tariff item 2903 61 00 of the Customs Tariff of India.

Is Methyl Bromide restricted or licensed in India?

Allowed, with restrictions on use. Restricted use: Methyl Bromide may be used only by Govt. /Govt. undertakings/Govt. Organizations / Pest control operators under the strict supervision of Govt. Experts or Experts whose expertise is approved by the Plant Protection Advisor. [G.S.R.371 (E) dated 20th May, 1999 and earlier RC decision]. Registered as a pesticide with CIB&RC, so registered companies may make, import and sell it.

Can Methyl Bromide be imported freely into India?

Under DGFT's ITC(HS) import policy, Methyl Bromide is Free.

Does exporting Methyl Bromide from India need a licence?

Export needs an ODS licence. Export under DGFT's policy for tariff item 2903 61 00 is Restricted: it needs a DGFT export authorisation or must meet the stated conditions. Subject to policy condition 2 of the chapter.

Is Methyl Bromide hazardous?

Very hazardous: strict controls needed. Gas under pressure. Poisonous, even in small amounts. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing.

Is Methyl Bromide regulated under global treaties or in the EU and US?

Ozone-depleting: restricted use. Methyl bromide is controlled by the Montreal Protocol (Annex E): an ozone-depleting fumigant. In India it may be used only for quarantine and pre-shipment treatment.

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Guidance from official lists, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with DGFT, customs or the regulator before you trade.