Oxyfluorfen (CAS 42874-03-3): import duty, licences and trade rules in India

Oxyfluorfen is an aromatic ether. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: rules in India. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2909 (estimate)).

OK to trade, but watch: rules in India.

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

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Key facts

CAS number42874-03-3
FormulaC15H11ClF3NO4
Also calledGaligan, 2-Chloro-1-(3-ethoxy-4-nitrophenoxy)-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzene, Oxyfluorofen, Koltar
Tariff item (HS)2909 (estimate)
Total import dutyabout 27.73%
Anti-dumping duty (most producers)None found
SCOMET (export control)Not listed
NDPS / precursorNot listed

Every answer, with its source

Rules in IndiaCHECK

Allowed, with restrictions on use
  • Restricted use: Oxyfluorfen is banned for use on Potato and Groundnut. (S.O. 4294(E) dated 3rd October, 2023)
  • Registered as a pesticide with CIB&RC, so registered companies may make, import and sell it.
Source: CIB&RC pesticide lists · CDSCO new drug approvals · NDPS RCS Order 2013

Exporting from IndiaOK

No export licence needed
  • Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
  • The buyer’s country may still have its own import rules.
Source: DGFT SCOMET list · NDPS RCS Order 2013

Global treaties & export marketsOK

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).
  • 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.
  • Not on the US TSCA Inventory, which does not cover medicines or pesticides; those are regulated by the FDA and EPA (FIFRA).
Source: Stockholm Convention, all listed POPs · Rotterdam Convention Annex III · Montreal Protocol annexes (ozone layer, Kigali HFCs) · US EPA TSCA Inventory · ECHA REACH lists, as published in PubChem

Import dutyOK

About 27.73% of the import value (estimate)
  • 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.
Source: Customs Tariff of India, CBIC · Notification 45/2025-Customs · Notification 9/2025-Integrated Tax (Rate)

SafetyCHECK

Hazardous: take normal precautions
  • Harmful to fish and water life
  • 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.
Source: PubChem GHS classification

Storage, transport & PESOOK

Dangerous goods for transport
  • Ships as UN 3082 (Class 9): dangerous-goods rules apply by road, sea (IMDG) and air (IATA), with labels, packaging and a transport document.
Source: UN numbers (CAMEO Chemicals, via PubChem)

Food residue limitsOK

Limits set for food crops
  • India (FSSAI) sets limits for 6 foods, for example Rice 0.05 mg/kg, Groundnut Oil 0.05 mg/kg, Mentha 0.01 mg/kg, Tea 0.2 mg/kg.
  • EU: approved as a pesticide.
Source: FSSAI Contaminants Regulations · EU Pesticides Database

Price and suppliersNO DATA

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Source: RasayanXchange market data

Questions about Oxyfluorfen

What is the import duty on Oxyfluorfen in India?

The total import duty on Oxyfluorfen 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 Oxyfluorfen?

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

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

Oxyfluorfen falls under tariff item 2909 (estimate) of the Customs Tariff of India.

Is Oxyfluorfen restricted or licensed in India?

Allowed, with restrictions on use. Restricted use: Oxyfluorfen is banned for use on Potato and Groundnut. (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 Oxyfluorfen from India need a licence?

No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.

Is Oxyfluorfen 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 Oxyfluorfen 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). 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.