Pretilachlor (CAS 51218-49-6): import duty, licences and trade rules in India

Pretilachlor is an anilide. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: import duty; food residue limits. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2924 29 70). Anti-dumping duty applies: China PR: US$ 2,017.9 per tonne. DGFT policy: import Free, export Free.

OK to trade, but watch: import duty; 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 number51218-49-6
FormulaC17H26ClNO2
Also called2-Chloro-N-(2,6-diethylphenyl)-N-(2-propoxyethyl)acetamide, Rifit, 2-Chloro-2',6'-diethyl-N-(2-propoxyethyl)acetanilide, RefChem:175947
Tariff item (HS)2924 29 70
Total import dutyabout 27.73%
Anti-dumping duty (most producers)China PR: US$ 2,017.9 per tonne
DGFT import policyFree
DGFT export policyFree
SCOMET (export control)Not listed
NDPS / precursorNot listed

Every answer, with its source

Rules in IndiaOK

Allowed, under the normal registration
  • Registered as a pesticide with CIB&RC, so registered companies may make, import and sell it.
  • Import policy (DGFT ITC(HS)) for tariff item 2924 29 70: Free, so no import licence is needed under trade policy.
Source: CIB&RC pesticide lists · CDSCO new drug approvals · NDPS RCS Order 2013 · DGFT ITC(HS) 2022, Schedule 1 Import Policy

Exporting from IndiaOK

No export licence needed
  • 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.
  • Export policy (DGFT ITC(HS)) for tariff item 2924 29 70: Free.
Source: DGFT SCOMET list · NDPS RCS Order 2013 · DGFT ITC(HS) 2022, Schedule 2 Export Policy

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 dutyCHECK

About 27.73% of the import value + anti-dumping duty from some countries
  • Anti-dumping duty on pretilachlor and its intermediate PEDA. From China PR: US$ 2,017.9 per tonne for most producers; US$ 1,246.9 to US$ 1,976.2 per tonne for 5 named producers. Named producers pay their own amount only with their declaration on the invoice. Notification 17/2025-Customs (ADD), in force until Jun 2030.
  • 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 2924 29 70: Pretilachlor (ISO).
Source: Customs Tariff of India, CBIC · Notification 45/2025-Customs · Notification 9/2025-Integrated Tax (Rate) · CBIC Customs (ADD) notifications 2021-2026

SafetyCHECK

Dangerous: handle with proper protection
  • Poisonous, even in small amounts
  • Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
  • Harmful to fish and water life
  • Causes skin irritation
  • May cause an allergic skin reaction
  • Toxic if inhaled
  • 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

Food residue limitsCHECK

Limits set for food crops
  • India (FSSAI) sets limits for 1 foods, for example Rice 0.05 mg/kg.
  • 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 Pretilachlor

What is the import duty on Pretilachlor in India?

The total import duty on Pretilachlor is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2924 29 70, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.

Is there anti-dumping duty on Pretilachlor?

Anti-dumping duty on pretilachlor and its intermediate PEDA. From China PR: US$ 2,017.9 per tonne for most producers; US$ 1,246.9 to US$ 1,976.2 per tonne for 5 named producers. Named producers pay their own amount only with their declaration on the invoice. Notification 17/2025-Customs (ADD), in force until Jun 2030.

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

Pretilachlor falls under tariff item 2924 29 70 of the Customs Tariff of India.

Is Pretilachlor 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. Import policy (DGFT ITC(HS)) for tariff item 2924 29 70: Free, so no import licence is needed under trade policy.

Can Pretilachlor be imported freely into India?

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

Does exporting Pretilachlor from India need a licence?

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

Is Pretilachlor hazardous?

Dangerous: handle with proper protection. Poisonous, even in small amounts. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Harmful to fish and water life.

Is Pretilachlor 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.