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Vanadium oxides and hydroxides, other than vanadium pentoxide

CBIC CLEARANCE

HSN 2825 30 90 (other vanadium oxides and hydroxides) 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. The requirement applies across Chapter 28 commodities with effect from 15 October 2023, and non-compliant bills of entry are liable to detention pending rectification.

What this is

HSN code

2825 30 90

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

CBIC · Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, Chapter 28 mandatory qualifiers

Customs documentation

Chapter 28 qualifiers from CBIC
Bill of entry declaration to CBIC

Compliance steps

1
Include all mandatory additional qualifiers in the import declaration for this Chapter 28 commodity as stipulated in Paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus. The obligation is effective from 15 October 2023 and applies at the bill-of-entry stage without exception.
CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, Paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2
2
Verify that the importer of record has correctly identified the vanadium oxide or hydroxide sub-type in the declaration, as the qualifier fields distinguish this residual 8-digit line from vanadium pentoxide (2825 30 10) and divanadium pentoxide (2825 30 20). Misclassification into an adjacent CTI triggers re-assessment and potential short-levy proceedings.
CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023

A word of counsel

The most common error on this residual tariff line is filing the bill of entry without the Chapter 28 mandatory qualifiers, treating them as optional supplementary data. CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus makes the qualifiers a condition of the import declaration itself from 15 October 2023; bills lodged without compliant qualifier entries are returned for amendment, generating demurrage and ground rent while the consignment awaits out-of-charge.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 2825 30 90 require BIS certification?

No, no BIS Quality Control Order covers vanadium oxides and hydroxides; this product family falls outside the BIS QCO regime. Import is governed by CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus, which mandates additional qualifier declarations in the bill of entry for all Chapter 28 commodities with effect from 15 October 2023.

What are the mandatory additional qualifiers required under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus for this HSN?

Paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus specify the qualifier fields required for Chapter 28 import declarations; the importer must populate these fields at the bill-of-entry stage to obtain out-of-charge.

Does the residual classification 2825 30 90 cover vanadium pentoxide?

No. Vanadium pentoxide is separately classified under CTI 2825 30 10 and divanadium pentoxide under 2825 30 20; HSN 2825 30 90 covers only vanadium oxides and hydroxides not elsewhere specified within heading 2825 30.

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