Saflufenacil (CAS 372137-35-4): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Saflufenacil is a member of the class of sulfamides that is sulfamide in which one of the amino groups has been substituted by a methyl group an an isopropyl group, while the other has been substituted by a… For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: food residue limits. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2935 (estimate)).
Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
Key facts
| CAS number | 372137-35-4 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C17H17ClF4N4O5S |
| Also called | Kixor, Kixor Herbicide, Saflufenacil [ISO], saflufenacile |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2935 (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.
- 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).
- 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: 2935, sulphonamides (sulphonamide group).
- All lines under heading 2935 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
- Can cause long-term health damage
- Harmful to fish and water life
- Suspected of damaging 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.
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 Saflufenacil
What is the import duty on Saflufenacil in India?
The total import duty on Saflufenacil is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2935 (estimate), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Saflufenacil?
No anti-dumping duty on Saflufenacil was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Saflufenacil in India?
Saflufenacil falls under tariff item 2935 (estimate) of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Saflufenacil 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 Saflufenacil from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Saflufenacil hazardous?
Hazardous: take normal precautions. Can cause long-term health damage. Harmful to fish and water life. Suspected of damaging the unborn child.
Is Saflufenacil 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.