Metribuzin (CAS 21087-64-9): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Metribuzin is a member of the class of 1,2,4-triazines that is 1,2,4-triazin-5(4H)-one substituted by an amino group at position 4, tert-butyl group at position 6 and a methylsulfanyl group at position 3. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: food residue limits. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2933 (estimate)).
Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
Key facts
| CAS number | 21087-64-9 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C8H14N4OS |
| Also called | Lexone, Sencor, Metribuzine, Sencorex |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2933 (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.
- 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).
- EU: harmonised classification (CLP Annex VI, index 606-034-00-8): Acute Tox. 4, STOT RE 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: 2933, heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only (ring containing nitrogen).
- 82 of 88 lines under heading 2933 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
- Poisonous, even in small amounts
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Can cause long-term health damage
- Harmful to fish and water life
- Harmful if swallowed
- Toxic if inhaled
- May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
- 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 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 5 foods, for example Tomato 0.05 mg/kg, Sugarcane 0.01 mg/kg, Potato 0.05 mg/kg, Soya bean Oil 0.1 mg/kg.
- EU: not approved; most EU food limits are at the detection limit.
Price and suppliersNO DATA
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Questions about Metribuzin
What is the import duty on Metribuzin in India?
The total import duty on Metribuzin is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2933 (estimate), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Metribuzin?
No anti-dumping duty on Metribuzin was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Metribuzin in India?
Metribuzin falls under tariff item 2933 (estimate) of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Metribuzin 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 Metribuzin from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Metribuzin hazardous?
Dangerous: handle with proper protection. Poisonous, even in small amounts. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Can cause long-term health damage.
Is Metribuzin 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.