Trichlorfon (CAS 52-68-6): import duty, licences and trade rules in India
Trichlorfon is a phosphonic ester that is dimethyl phosphonate in which the hydrogen atom attched to the phosphorous is substituted by a 2,2,2-trichloro-1-hydroxyethyl group. For trade in India: Stop and check: banned in India as a pesticide. Import duty is about 27.73% (tariff item 2931 54 00). DGFT policy: import Free, export Free.
Checked 2026-10-31 against official Indian and international lists. Sources are given under each answer.
Key facts
| CAS number | 52-68-6 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C4H8Cl3O4P |
| Also called | Metrifonate, Chlorophos, Metriphonate, Trichlorphon |
| Tariff item (HS) | 2931 54 00 |
| Total import duty | about 27.73% |
| Anti-dumping duty (most producers) | None found |
| DGFT import policy | Free |
| DGFT export policy | Free |
| SCOMET (export control) | Not listed |
| NDPS / precursor | Not listed |
Every answer, with its source
Rules in IndiaSTOP
- Banned for manufacture, import and use: S.O. 3951 (E), dated 08.08.2018
- The ban covers use as a pesticide. Other industrial, laboratory or medical uses are governed by their own rules.
- Import policy (DGFT ITC(HS)) for tariff item 2931 54 00: Free, so no import licence is needed under trade policy.
- On India’s hazardous chemicals list (MSIHC Rules 1989). Importers must send the State authorities the consignment details and full safety information before each import (30 days ahead where possible, never later than the import date) and keep import records.
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.
- Export policy (DGFT ITC(HS)) for tariff item 2931 54 00: Free.
Global treaties & export marketsCHECK
- On the Rotterdam Convention prior-consent list (Annex III, pesticide): Trichlorfon.
- Each importing country has said whether it accepts this chemical; an export must follow that decision. Check the country’s import response on pic.int before you ship.
- 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).
- Listed on the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals (AICIS), so it can be introduced into Australia as an existing industrial chemical.
- EU: harmonised classification (CLP Annex VI, index 015-021-00-0): Acute Tox. 4, Skin Sens. 1, Aquatic Acute 1, Aquatic Chronic 1. Suppliers in the EU must label it this way.
Import dutyOK
- 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 2931 54 00: Trichlorfon (ISO).
SafetyCHECK
- Poisonous, even in small amounts
- Irritates skin, eyes or breathing
- Can cause long-term health damage
- Harmful to fish and water life
- Toxic if swallowed
- Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin
- Harmful if swallowed
- Harmful in contact with skin
- May cause an allergic skin reaction
- Always read the supplier’s safety data sheet (SDS) before handling.
Storage, transport & PESOOK
- Ships as UN 2783 (Poison): dangerous-goods rules apply by road, sea (IMDG) and air (IATA), with labels, packaging and a transport document.
Food residue limitsCHECK
- India (FSSAI) sets limits for 8 foods, for example Food grains 0.05 mg/kg, Milled food grains 0.01 mg/kg, Sugar beet 0.05 mg/kg, Fruits and Vegetables 0.1 mg/kg.
- EU: not approved; most EU food limits are at the detection limit.
Price and suppliersOK
- No daily rate yet. Ask suppliers for a quote.
Questions about Trichlorfon
What is the import duty on Trichlorfon in India?
The total import duty on Trichlorfon is about 27.73% of the import value under tariff item 2931 54 00, including basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST. Check the latest notifications before you import.
Is there anti-dumping duty on Trichlorfon?
No anti-dumping duty on Trichlorfon was found in the Customs (ADD) notifications in force.
What is the HS code (tariff item) of Trichlorfon in India?
Trichlorfon falls under tariff item 2931 54 00 of the Customs Tariff of India.
Is Trichlorfon restricted or licensed in India?
Banned in India as a pesticide. Banned for manufacture, import and use: S.O. 3951 (E), dated 08.08.2018. The ban covers use as a pesticide. Other industrial, laboratory or medical uses are governed by their own rules.
Can Trichlorfon be imported freely into India?
Under DGFT's ITC(HS) import policy, Trichlorfon is Free.
Does exporting Trichlorfon from India need a licence?
No export licence needed. Not on the SCOMET export-control list or the precursor export list.
Is Trichlorfon hazardous?
Dangerous: handle with proper protection. Poisonous, even in small amounts. Irritates skin, eyes or breathing. Can cause long-term health damage.
Is Trichlorfon regulated under global treaties or in the EU and US?
Export needs the importing country’s consent. On the Rotterdam Convention prior-consent list (Annex III, pesticide): Trichlorfon. Each importing country has said whether it accepts this chemical; an export must follow that decision. Check the country’s import response on pic.int before you ship.
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Guidance from official lists, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with DGFT, customs or the regulator before you trade.