Metallurgical grade, conforming to IS 17441

Metallurgical grade aluminium oxide conforming to IS 17441

CBIC CLEARANCE

HSN 2818 20 11 (Metallurgical grade aluminium oxide) is subject to Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) policy controls under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, which mandates additional qualifiers in import declarations for commodities under Chapter 28 with effect from 15 October 2023. Consignments must conform to IS 17441 at the bill-of-entry stage, and all mandatory documents must be uploaded in e-Sanchit before out-of-charge.

What this is

HSN code

2818 20 11

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

Certificate of Analysis from supplier
Chapter 28 qualifiers from CBIC
Label of consignment from importer

Compliance steps

1
Ensure the imported aluminium oxide conforms to IS 17441 and obtain a Certificate of Analysis (document code 0010dc) from the supplier confirming conformance. Upload the Certificate of Analysis in e-Sanchit before filing the bill of entry.
CCR condition for CTI 2818 20 11 · IS 17441
2
Include all mandatory additional qualifiers in the import declaration for Chapter 28 commodities as stipulated in Para 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus. Upload the label of consignment (document code 0110dc) in e-Sanchit; non-compliance with the qualifier requirements attracts out-of-charge denial.
CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, effective 15-10-2023

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is submitting a generic Certificate of Analysis that does not explicitly reference IS 17441 conformance. The customs proper officer is required to verify IS 17441 compliance before granting out-of-charge; a certificate of analysis that merely lists chemical composition without citing the Indian Standard will be treated as non-compliant, resulting in consignment detention and potential demurrage. Ensure the supplier's CoA carries an explicit IS 17441 conformance declaration before shipment.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 2818 20 11 require BIS certification?

No, no BIS Quality Control Order covers this tariff line. Import is governed by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs policy requiring conformance to IS 17441 and compliance with the mandatory Chapter 28 declaration qualifiers under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023.

Which document codes are mandatory in e-Sanchit for this tariff line?

The CCR specifies document codes 0010dc (Certificate of Analysis), 0030dc (batch release certificate), 0110dc (label of consignment), 101dc1 (registration certificate for drugs), and 9111dc (import licence for drugs); the proper officer verifies these uploads before out-of-charge.

When did the mandatory Chapter 28 qualifier requirement come into effect?

The mandatory additional qualifiers in import declarations for Chapter 28 commodities took effect from 15 October 2023 per CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30 September 2023, covering the requirements set out in Para 4.1 and 4.2 of that circular.

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