Nitrofen (CAS 1836-75-5): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Nitrofen is an organic molecular entity. For trade in India: Stop and check: banned in India as a pesticide. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2909 (estimate)). EU CMR classification: Carc. 1B, Repr. 1B.
Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
Key facts
| CAS number | 1836-75-5 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C12H7Cl2NO3 |
| Also called | 2,4-Dichloro-1-(4-nitrophenoxy)benzene, Nitrochlor, Niclofen, Mezotox |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2909 (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 | Carc. 1B, Repr. 1B |
Every answer, with its source
Rules in IndiaSTOP
- Banned for manufacture, import and use
- 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 carcinogen category 1B, reproductive toxicant category 1B (CLP Annex VI, index 609-040-00-9). 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: 2909, ethers, ether-alcohols, ether-phenols and peroxides (ether or peroxide group).
- All lines under heading 2909 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
- May cause cancer
- May damage 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 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) 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.
Price and suppliersNO DATA
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Questions about Nitrofen
What is the import duty on Nitrofen in India?
The total import duty on Nitrofen is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2909 (estimate), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Nitrofen?
No anti-dumping duty on Nitrofen was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Nitrofen in India?
Nitrofen falls under tariff item 2909 (estimate) of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Nitrofen restricted or licensed in India?
Banned in India as a pesticide. Banned for manufacture, import and use. The ban covers use as a pesticide. Other industrial, laboratory or medical uses are governed by their own rules.
Does exporting Nitrofen from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Nitrofen hazardous?
Very hazardous: strict controls needed. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Can cause long-term health damage. Harmful to fish and water life.
Is Nitrofen 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.