Massicot

Lead monoxide, massicot (yellow lead oxide pigment)

CBIC CLEARANCE

HSN 2824 10 20 (Massicot) is subject to mandatory additional qualifier declarations in the import entry administered by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023. With effect from 15 October 2023, importers of commodities under Chapter 28 must furnish the stipulated qualifiers at paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of that circular at the bill-of-entry stage.

What this is

HSN code

2824 10 20

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

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

Customs documentation

Chapter 28 qualifiers from CBIC
Import declaration from CBIC

Compliance steps

1
At the time of filing the bill of entry, include all mandatory additional qualifiers for Chapter 28 commodities as prescribed in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus. These qualifiers must be entered in the import declaration system; absence or incomplete entry may result in detention of the consignment pending regularisation.
CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2, effective 15-10-2023
2
Verify that the declared chemical identity and CAS number of massicot (lead monoxide, yellow polymorph) are consistent with the Chapter 28 qualifier fields. Mismatches between the declared qualifier and the accompanying commercial invoice or certificate of analysis attract scrutiny under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus.
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 without completing the Chapter 28 qualifier fields, treating them as optional annotations rather than mandatory declaration elements. CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus makes these qualifiers a condition of out-of-charge from 15 October 2023; consignments with incomplete qualifier data are liable to detention and demurrage until the declaration is rectified.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 2824 10 20 require BIS certification?

No, massicot (lead monoxide) is not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. Import compliance is governed by the mandatory Chapter 28 qualifier declaration requirements administered by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023.

From which date are the Chapter 28 mandatory qualifiers applicable to this HSN?

The mandatory additional qualifiers under paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus apply with effect from 15 October 2023 to all import declarations covering Chapter 28 commodities, including HSN 2824 10 20.

Does the Chapter 28 qualifier obligation apply to all Chapter 28 sub-headings or only selected CTIs?

CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus applies the qualifier obligation to commodities under Chapters 28, 29, 32, 39 and CTH 3808 broadly; importers should confirm the specific qualifier fields applicable to massicot against the current annexure to that circular.

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