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Other chlorides of metals (inorganic chemical salts)

CIB&RC CLEARANCE

HSN 2827 39 90 (other metal chlorides) is subject to Central Insecticides Board and Registration Committee (CIB&RC) mandatory registration or import permit under Section 9 of the Insecticides Act, 1968, where the substance is intended for use as an insecticide, fungicide, herbicide, or rodenticide. Where imported for a non-insecticidal purpose, an import permit from the Registration Committee under the Department of Agriculture and Cooperation is still required. CBIC mandatory Chapter 28 additional-qualifier compliance under Circular 23/2023-Cus applies at the bill-of-entry stage.

What this is

HSN code

2827 39 90

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

CIB&RC · Insecticides Act, 1968 and Insecticides Rules, 1971

Customs documentation

Registration certificate from CIB&RC
Import permit from CIB&RC
Chapter 28 qualifiers from CBIC

Applicable Partner Government Agencies

CIB&RCCIB&RC·Central Insecticides Board and Registration Committee

Procedural directions for customs clearance are issued by: Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs.

Compliance steps

1
Obtain a valid CIB&RC certificate of registration (for insecticidal use) or an import permit from the Registration Committee (for non-insecticidal use) before shipment. The certificate specifies the approved source of import; the consignment must originate from that exact source — import from any other source is unlawful regardless of the licence's current validity.
Section 9 of the Insecticides Act, 1968 · Insecticides Rules, 1971 · CBIC Circulars 35/2011 dated 09-08-2011 and 7/2014 dated 07-03-2014
2
Route the consignment only through the places of import permitted under Rule 45 of the Insecticides Rules, 1971. Ensure the mandatory Chapter 28 additional qualifiers are declared in the import declaration in compliance with CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus, as stipulated in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2, with effect from 15 October 2023.
Rule 45 of the Insecticides Rules, 1971 · CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023
3
If the imported quantity of a specified hazardous substance exceeds the prescribed threshold, take out a Public Liability Insurance policy under the provisions of the PLI Act, 1991 before import. Failure to maintain cover constitutes a separate statutory contravention independent of the CIB&RC registration.
S.O. 227(E) dated 24-03-1992 issued by the Ministry of Environment and Forests · PLI Act, 1991

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is treating the CIB&RC registration as source-neutral: importers switch suppliers mid-shipment and present a valid registration that names a different foreign manufacturer. The Registration Committee's approval is source-specific — any import from an unapproved source triggers detention, confiscation, and prosecution under the Insecticides Act, 1968 irrespective of product quality. Verify the approved-source declaration against the bill of lading before vessel departure, not at the port of discharge.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 2827 39 90 require BIS certification?

No, other metal chlorides under this residual tariff line are not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. Import is instead governed by the Central Insecticides Board and Registration Committee under Section 9 of the Insecticides Act, 1968, with CBIC Chapter 28 mandatory-qualifier compliance applicable at the bill of entry.

Is a CIB&RC import permit required even when the chloride is not being used as a pesticide?

Yes. Where the substance is imported for a non-insecticidal purpose, an import permit from the Registration Committee under the Department of Agriculture and Cooperation remains mandatory under the Insecticides Act, 1968 — only the type of authorisation differs, not the requirement for one.

What happens if the hazardous-substance import quantity exceeds the notified threshold?

The importer must maintain a Public Liability Insurance policy under the PLI Act, 1991, as notified by S.O. 227(E) dated 24-03-1992; non-compliance is a statutory contravention separate from any CIB&RC registration violation.

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