Quizalofop-ethyl (CAS 76578-14-8): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Ethyl 2-{4-[(6-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)oxy]phenoxy}propanoate is an ethyl ester resulting from the formal condensation of the carboxy group of 2-{4-[(6-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)oxy]phenoxy}propanoic acid with ethanol. For trade in India: No ban or licence needed. Normal trade rules apply; handle as its safety advice says. 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 | 76578-14-8 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C19H17ClN2O4 |
| Also called | Assure, Targa, Pilot, Propanoic acid, 2-(4-((6-chloro-2-quinoxalinyl)oxy)phenoxy)-, ethyl ester |
| 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.
- 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).
- 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).
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 (an ester, classified by its 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
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Harmful to fish and water life
- Harmful if swallowed
- Harmful in contact with skin
- Very toxic to aquatic life
- 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 limitsOK
- India (FSSAI) sets limits for 5 foods, for example Cotton seed 0.1 mg/kg, Soya bean seed 0.05 mg/kg, Onion 0.01 mg/kg, Groundnut 0.1 mg/kg.
Price and suppliersNO DATA
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Questions about Quizalofop-ethyl
What is the import duty on Quizalofop-ethyl in India?
The total import duty on Quizalofop-ethyl 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 Quizalofop-ethyl?
No anti-dumping duty on Quizalofop-ethyl was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Quizalofop-ethyl in India?
Quizalofop-ethyl falls under tariff item 2933 (estimate) of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Quizalofop-ethyl 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 Quizalofop-ethyl from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Quizalofop-ethyl hazardous?
Hazardous: take normal precautions. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Harmful to fish and water life. Harmful if swallowed.
Is Quizalofop-ethyl 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.