PropinebCAS 12071-83-9 · import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Propineb is a polymeric complex of zinc with the propylene 1,2-bis(dithiocarbamate) anionic ligand. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: food residue limits. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2930 20 (subheading)).
Checked 2026-11-12 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
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Every answer, with its source
Rules in IndiaOK
- Registered as a pesticide with CIB&RC, so registered companies may make, import and sell it.
- Approved fungicide uses on 27 crops (CIB&RC Major Uses of Pesticides, 30 Sep 2026): Apple (Scab, Powdery mildew); Pomegranate (Leaf and Fruit spots, Phytophthora fruit rot); Potato (Early& Late blight, Late Blight); Chilli (Die-back, Alternaria leaf spot and Anthracnose); Tomato (Buckeye rot, Early and late blight); Grapes (Downy mildew); and 21 more.
- Registered formulation: 70% WP.
- Also in 7 registered combination products, such as Difenconazole 4% + Propineb 64% DF; Difenoconazole 4% + Propineb 64% DF; Iprovalicarb 5.5% + Propineb 61.25% WP.
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).
- Listed on the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals (AICIS), so it can be introduced into Australia as an existing industrial chemical.
Import dutyOK
- About ₹27,730 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).
- The EU customs inventory (ECICS) classifies it under CN 2930 20 00, so its HS subheading is 2930 20.
- India splits subheading 2930 20 into 2 lines: 2930 20 10 (Thiocarbamates and dithiocarbamates › Cartap Hydrochloride (ISO)); 2930 20 90 (Thiocarbamates and dithiocarbamates › Other).
- Basic customs duty 7.5% on every one of them; with social welfare surcharge and IGST 18% that makes about 27.73%.
- Lines that name a chemical are for that chemical; one that no line names goes under "Other" (2930 20 90).
- Confirm the exact 8-digit line with your customs broker before you import.
SafetyOK
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Food residue limitsCHECK
- India (FSSAI) sets limits for 8 foods, for example Rice 0.05 mg/kg, Tomato 1 mg/kg, Apple 1 mg/kg, Pomegranate 0.5 mg/kg.
- EU: not approved; most EU food limits are at the detection limit.
- US: no tolerance under this name in 40 CFR Part 180; without a tolerance or an exemption, residues are not allowed in food sold in the US.
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Key facts
| CAS number | 12071-83-9 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C5H8N2S4Zn |
| Also called | Antracol, Methylzineb, Mezineb, Propinebe |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2930 20 (subheading) |
| Total import duty | about 27.73% |
| Anti-dumping duty (most producers) | None found |
| SCOMET (export control) | Not listed |
| NDPS / precursor | Not listed |
Questions about Propineb
What is the import duty on Propineb in India?
The total import duty on Propineb is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2930 20 (subheading), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Propineb?
No anti-dumping duty on Propineb was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Propineb in India?
Propineb falls under HS subheading 2930 20, as classified by the EU customs inventory (ECICS). India splits that subheading into several 8-digit lines; confirm the exact line with your customs broker.
Is Propineb 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. Approved fungicide uses on 27 crops (CIB&RC Major Uses of Pesticides, 30 Sep 2026): Apple (Scab, Powdery mildew); Pomegranate (Leaf and Fruit spots, Phytophthora fruit rot); Potato (Early& Late blight, Late Blight); Chilli (Die-back, Alternaria leaf spot and Anthracnose); Tomato (Buckeye rot, Early and late blight); Grapes (Downy mildew); and 21 more.
Which crops is Propineb approved for in India?
Approved fungicide uses on 27 crops (CIB&RC Major Uses of Pesticides, 30 Sep 2026): Apple (Scab, Powdery mildew); Pomegranate (Leaf and Fruit spots, Phytophthora fruit rot); Potato (Early& Late blight, Late Blight); Chilli (Die-back, Alternaria leaf spot and Anthracnose); Tomato (Buckeye rot, Early and late blight); Grapes (Downy mildew); and 21 more.
Does exporting Propineb from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Propineb hazardous?
Not classified as hazardous. Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Is Propineb 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.