Litharge

Lead monoxide (litharge, massicot)

CBIC CLEARANCE

HSN 2824 10 10 (Litharge) is subject to mandatory additional qualifiers in import declarations administered by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, operative from 15 October 2023. The circular requires Chapter 28 importers to furnish specified qualifying particulars at paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 at the bill-of-entry stage.

What this is

HSN code

2824 10 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
File the bill of entry with the mandatory additional qualifiers for Chapter 28 commodities as stipulated in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus. These qualifiers must be included in the import declaration with effect from 15 October 2023; declarations filed without the required particulars are liable to rejection or detention at the customs station.
CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2
2
Confirm that the supplier's commercial invoice and packing list reflect the qualifying particulars required under Chapter 28 before shipment. Mismatches between the declared qualifiers and the accompanying commercial documents are grounds for examination and delay in out-of-charge.
CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is filing the bill of entry with the standard Chapter 28 description and omitting the additional qualifying particulars mandated by CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus at paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2. The qualifier requirement applies to all import declarations under Chapter 28 from 15 October 2023 regardless of consignment size, and a deficient declaration triggers examination, demurrage, and ground rent until the corrected filing is accepted.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 2824 10 10 require BIS certification?

No, lead monoxide (litharge, massicot) is not within the BIS Quality Control Order regime. Import is governed by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs mandatory-qualifier requirement under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023 for commodities under Chapter 28.

What specific qualifiers are required in the import declaration under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus?

The mandatory additional qualifiers are stipulated in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023; importers should consult the circular directly to ensure all specified particulars are included in the bill-of-entry declaration.

Does the mandatory qualifier requirement apply to small or sample consignments of litharge?

CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus does not carve out an exemption based on consignment quantity or value; the qualifier obligation applies to all import declarations under Chapter 28 with effect from 15 October 2023.

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