Other

Molybdenum oxides and hydroxides, other

CBIC CLEARANCE

HSN 2825 70 90 (Other molybdenum oxides and hydroxides) is subject to Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) mandatory additional-qualifier requirements in import declarations under CBIC Circular 23/2023-CUS dated 30-09-2023. All import declarations for Chapter 28 commodities must include the stipulated qualifiers at the bill-of-entry stage with effect from 15 October 2023.

What this is

HSN code

2825 70 90

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

CBIC · Mandatory additional qualifiers, Chapter 28 import declarations

Customs documentation

Chapter 28 qualifiers from CBIC
Bill of entry declaration to CBIC

Compliance steps

1
Ensure the import declaration for HSN 2825 70 90 includes all mandatory additional qualifiers for Chapter 28 commodities as stipulated in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-CUS. Non-compliant declarations filed on or after 15 October 2023 are liable to be held at the bill-of-entry stage.
CBIC Circular 23/2023-CUS dated 30-09-2023, paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2
2
Verify that the specific qualifier fields required for the relevant molybdenum oxide or hydroxide sub-type are populated accurately in e-Sanchit and the bill of entry prior to filing. Incomplete or incorrect qualifier entries may result in detention of the consignment pending rectification.
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 generic Chapter 28 descriptions and omitting the mandatory additional qualifiers required under paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-CUS. The qualifier obligation has been in force since 15 October 2023 and applies to all sub-variants under CTH 2825, meaning even residual 'Other' sub-headings cannot be filed without the stipulated chemical-identity and purity qualifiers.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 2825 70 90 require BIS certification?

No, molybdenum oxides and hydroxides are not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. Import of this tariff line is governed by Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs mandatory additional-qualifier requirements under CBIC Circular 23/2023-CUS dated 30-09-2023.

From which date are the mandatory Chapter 28 qualifiers enforceable for this HSN?

The mandatory additional qualifiers for import declarations covering Chapter 28 commodities, including HSN 2825 70 90, became enforceable with effect from 15 October 2023 per CBIC Circular 23/2023-CUS.

Does the qualifier requirement apply to all molybdenum oxide variants under CTH 2825, or only to specific sub-headings?

CBIC Circular 23/2023-CUS applies broadly to commodities under Chapter 28, including all sub-headings of CTH 2825; the 'Other' residual classification under 2825 70 90 is not exempt from the paragraph 4.1 and 4.2 qualifier obligations.

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