Dichlobenil is entry 194 in the Schedule to the Insecticides Act, 1968, as updated to 31 July 2026. Import into India for a non-insecticidal, industrial purpose requires an import permit granted by the Registration Committee of CIB&RC on Form IA, with a decision targeted within 45 days. Import for insecticidal use requires registration under Section 9 of the Act.
Schedule particulars
| Schedule serial number | Entry 194 of the Schedule to the Insecticides Act, 1968 |
|---|---|
| Common name | Dichlobenil |
| Chemical or scientific name | 2,6-dichlorobenzonitrile |
| Listed in the Schedule | GSR 9(E), 09/01/74 |
| Import for non-insecticidal use | Import permit on Form IA |
| Import for insecticidal use | Registration under Section 9 of the Insecticides Act, 1968 |
| Decision timeline | Preferably 45 days, extendable by up to 15 days |
| Permit validity | 1 year; 3 years in the cases specified in Chapter III-A |
Industrial use of Dichlobenil
Dichlobenil has an established industrial application: industrial intermediate. Import for that purpose is a non-insecticidal use and is permitted under Form IA, subject to proof of the manufacturing facility, the function of the substance in the process and the consumption recorded over the previous three financial years.
Which route applies to Dichlobenil?
| Intended use | Applicable approval |
|---|---|
| Raw material, intermediate, preservative or process chemical in manufacture | Import permit for non-insecticidal use, Form IA |
| Sale or use for the control of pests | Registration under Section 9 of the Insecticides Act, 1968 |
| Laboratory study, bio-efficacy or residue trial | RTT permit for research, test and trial |
Documents required for a Dichlobenil application
- Applicant name and address, and the premises where the chemical will be stored or used
- Name of the chemical, its minimum purity and the source of import (overseas manufacturer or exporter)
- The product you manufacture with it, the function it performs and the percentage used
- Valid industrial licence, factory licence or other specified proof of the manufacturing facility
- Licensed and installed production capacity
- Pollution Control Board consent (Consent to Establish / Operate)
- Quantities imported and consumed in each of the last three financial years, with the final product made from them (a CA certificate is the usual evidence)
- Self-certified affidavit supporting the quantity requested, and a declaration that the material is for your own use and not for sale
The complete list, and the additional justification required where the quantity exceeds the three-year average by more than 30%, is set out in the document checklist.
Procedure
The application is filed online with the Registration Committee. The six stages are described in the import permit procedure. Consignments of Dichlobenil are released by customs only against a permit that is valid on the date of import and that names the source of supply.