Sulphur dichloride

Sulphur dichloride, halide of non-metals (CWC Category 1C chemical)

HSN 2812 16 00 (Sulphur dichloride) is subject to the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) import policy under the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) Act and Rules, with sulphur dichloride classified as a Category 1C chemical under Appendix II of the ITC (HS) import policy. Imports are permitted from both State Parties and Non-State Parties to the CWC subject to mandatory post-import notification to the National Authority CWC and DGFT within 30 days of each consignment. Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) mandatory additional qualifiers under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus and Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991 obligations apply as additional clearance requirements.

1. 1
   Ensure the import is sourced from a State Party or Non-State Party to the CWC in accordance with Appendix II of the ITC (HS) import policy. Within 30 days of each import consignment, notify the details to the National Authority CWC (Cabinet Secretariat), Ministry of External Affairs (D&ISA), Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, and DGFT, and submit a copy of the bill of entry to DGFT.
   CWC Act and Rules · ITC (HS) policy condition 2 of Chapter 28 · Appendix II of ITC (HS) Import Policy
2. 2
   File the bill of entry with mandatory additional qualifiers in the import declaration as stipulated in para 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, applicable with effect from 15-10-2023 to all commodities under Chapter 28.
   CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, para 4.1 and 4.2
3. 3
   Where the imported quantity of sulphur dichloride exceeds the specified threshold quantity, obtain a Public Liability Insurance policy as required under the Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991.
   S.O. 227(E) dated 24-03-1992 issued by Ministry of Environment and Forests · Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991