Bromides of sodium

Sodium bromide, inorganic bromide salt

CBIC CLEARANCE

HSN 2827 51 10 (Bromides of sodium) is subject to the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) mandatory additional-qualifiers requirement under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023. With effect from 15 October 2023, all import declarations for Chapter 28 commodities must include the stipulated qualifiers in terms of paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of that Circular.

What this is

HSN code

2827 51 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
Ensure the import declaration for sodium bromide includes the mandatory additional qualifiers stipulated in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus. This requirement is operative with effect from 15 October 2023 for all Chapter 28 commodity declarations.
CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, paras 4.1 and 4.2
2
Upload the completed declaration with all Chapter 28 qualifiers in e-Sanchit before filing the bill of entry. Non-compliant or incomplete qualifier fields at the bill-of-entry stage may result in customs detention 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 a generic chemical description and omitting the Chapter 28 mandatory qualifiers required under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus. A declaration lacking the paragraph 4.1 and 4.2 qualifiers is treated as a deficient entry at the customs gate, triggering detention and demurrage while the importer files a corrective amendment — an entirely preventable delay.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 2827 51 10 require BIS certification?

No, sodium bromide is not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. Import compliance for this tariff line is governed by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs mandatory additional-qualifiers requirement under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023.

What are the mandatory qualifiers required under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus for Chapter 28 imports?

Paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus specify the qualifier fields that must be populated in the import declaration for Chapter 28 commodities; these became operative from 15 October 2023 and must be reflected in every bill of entry for sodium bromide.

Does the Chapter 28 qualifier requirement apply to all consignments, including small or sample shipments?

The Circular applies to all import declarations for commodities under Chapters 28, 29, 32, 39 and CTH 3808 without a de minimis carve-out; the qualifier obligation attaches to every bill of entry regardless of consignment size.

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