Spiromesifen (CAS 283594-90-1): import duty, licences and trade rules in India

Spiromesifen is a butenolide that is but-2-en-4-olide bearing a 2,4,6-trimethylphenyl group at position 3, a 3,3-dimethylbutyryloxy group at position 4 and a spiro-fused cyclopentyl ring at position 5. For trade in India: OK to trade, but watch: food residue limits. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2932 (estimate)).

OK to trade, but watch: 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 number283594-90-1
FormulaC23H30O4
Also calledOberon, CHEBI:38640, 2-oxo-3-(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)-1-oxaspiro[4.4]non-3-en-4-yl 3,3-dimethylbutanoate, 2-OXO-3-(2,4,6-TRIMETHYLPHENYL)-1-OXASPIRO(4.4)NON-3-EN-4-YL 3,3-DIMETHYLBUTANOATE
Tariff item (HS)2932 (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 IndiaOK

Allowed, under the normal registration
  • 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.
  • 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.
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).
  • 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).
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: 2932, heterocyclic compounds with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only (an ester, classified by its ring containing oxygen).
  • All lines under heading 2932 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
  • Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
  • Harmful to fish and water life
  • May cause an allergic skin reaction
  • Harmful 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 9 foods, for example Tomato 0.7 mg/kg, Cottonseed 0.7 mg/kg, Apple 0.01 mg/kg, Brinjal 0.5 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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Source: RasayanXchange market data

Questions about Spiromesifen

What is the import duty on Spiromesifen in India?

The total import duty on Spiromesifen is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2932 (estimate), including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.

Is there anti-dumping duty on Spiromesifen?

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

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

Spiromesifen falls under tariff item 2932 (estimate) of the Customs Tariff of India.

Is Spiromesifen 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 Spiromesifen from India need a licence?

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

Is Spiromesifen hazardous?

Hazardous: take normal precautions. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Harmful to fish and water life. May cause an allergic skin reaction.

Is Spiromesifen 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.