Arsenic disulphide (artificial)

Arsenic disulphide, artificial sulphide of non-metals

CBIC CLEARANCE

HSN 2813 90 10 (Arsenic disulphide, artificial) is subject to mandatory additional qualifiers in the import declaration under Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, operative from 15 October 2023. The qualifier requirements under Paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of that Circular apply to all commodities under Chapter 28 and are enforced at the bill-of-entry stage.

What this is

HSN code

2813 90 10

Chapter

28 · Inorganic chemicals; organic or inorganic compounds of precious metals

Primary regulator

CBIC · CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus, Chapter 28 mandatory qualifiers

Customs documentation

Chapter 28 qualifiers from CBIC
Import declaration from CBIC

Compliance steps

1
Include all mandatory additional qualifiers specified in Paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus in the import declaration at the bill-of-entry stage. These qualifiers are compulsory for all commodities under Chapter 28 with effect from 15 October 2023.
CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, Paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2
2
Verify that the declared qualifiers accurately describe the chemical identity and composition of the arsenic disulphide consignment. Incomplete or absent qualifier entries may result in consignment detention pending rectification or reassessment by the proper officer.
CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is filing a bill of entry for arsenic disulphide without populating the Chapter 28 mandatory qualifiers introduced by CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus. Because the qualifier requirement extends to all Chapter 28 commodities — not merely high-volume or regulated chemicals — consignments of minor inorganic sulphides are routinely detained when importers treat the qualifier fields as optional. Rectification after arrival attracts demurrage and ground rent while the bill of entry awaits amendment.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 2813 90 10 require BIS certification?

No, arsenic disulphide (artificial) is not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus, which mandates additional qualifiers in the import declaration for all Chapter 28 commodities with effect from 15 October 2023.

From which date are the Chapter 28 mandatory qualifier requirements operative, and what paragraphs govern them?

The mandatory additional qualifier requirements are operative from 15 October 2023 under Paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30 September 2023.

Does the CBIC qualifier obligation apply only to arsenic disulphide or to a broader set of chemicals?

The obligation extends to all commodities under Chapters 28, 29, 32, 39 and CTH 3808; arsenic disulphide falls within Chapter 28 and is squarely within the scope of that Circular.

Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: CBIC / Indian Customs CUSDATA.