Sulphur monochloride

Sulphur monochloride, halide of non-metals

HSN 2812 15 00 (Sulphur monochloride) is governed by the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) as a Category 1C chemical under the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) Act and Rules, with mandatory post-import notification to the National Authority, CWC, Cabinet Secretariat. The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) additionally mandates Chapter 28 mandatory qualifiers in import declarations under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus effective 15 October 2023.

1. 1
   Import of sulphur monochloride is permitted from both State Parties and Non-State Parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention, subject to ITC (HS) policy condition 2 of Chapter 28. Within 30 days of each import, notify the consignment details to the National Authority (CWC), Cabinet Secretariat; the Ministry of External Affairs (D&ISA); the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals; and DGFT.
   ITC (HS) Import Policy, Appendix II, policy condition 2 of Chapter 28 · CWC Act and Rules
2. 2
   Submit a copy of the bill of entry to DGFT within 30 days of import for each consignment. Failure to submit within the 30-day window constitutes a breach of the ITC (HS) policy condition and exposes the importer to DGFT enforcement action.
   ITC (HS) Import Policy, Appendix II, policy condition 2 of Chapter 28
3. 3
   Ensure the import declaration includes all mandatory additional qualifiers for Chapter 28 commodities as stipulated in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus. These qualifiers have been mandatory for all bills of entry filed on or after 15 October 2023.
   CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2