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Other hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites (inorganic)

CBIC CLEARANCE

HSN 2828 90 90 (Other hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites) is subject to Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) mandatory additional-qualifier declarations under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, operative from 15 October 2023 for commodities under Chapter 28. Where the substance is classified as a drug, concurrent CDSCO drug-registration documentation — including a Registration Certificate and Import Licence for drugs — is required at the bill-of-entry stage.

What this is

HSN code

2828 90 90

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

Registration certificate from CDSCO
Import licence for drugs from CDSCO
Certificate of analysis from supplier

Compliance steps

1
Include the mandatory additional qualifiers in the import declaration as stipulated in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023. This obligation applies to all commodities under Chapter 28 with effect from 15 October 2023 and is verified by the proper officer before out-of-charge.
CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, paras 4.1 and 4.2
2
Where the consignment is classified or used as a drug, upload in e-Sanchit the Certificate of Analysis (document code 0010dc), Batch Release Certificate (document code 0030dc), Label of Consignment (document code 0110dc), Registration Certificate for drugs (document code 101dc1), and Import Licence for drugs (document code 9111dc) before filing the bill of entry.
CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023 · e-Sanchit document codes 0010dc, 0030dc, 0110dc, 101dc1, 9111dc

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is filing the bill of entry without the Chapter 28 mandatory qualifiers, treating the declaration as a formality applicable only to drug-classified consignments. Paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus apply to all Chapter 28 commodities regardless of end-use, and a missing-qualifier deficiency results in the bill of entry being held for amendment before out-of-charge is granted — generating demurrage and ground rent at the port of import.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 2828 90 90 require BIS certification?

No, this residual hypochlorites, chlorites and hypobromites tariff line is not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed by CBIC mandatory additional-qualifier requirements under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus, with drug-registration documentation required where the substance is classified as a drug.

Which e-Sanchit document codes are mandatory for a drug-classified consignment under this HSN?

Five documents must be uploaded: Certificate of Analysis (0010dc), Batch Release Certificate (0030dc), Label of Consignment (0110dc), Registration Certificate for drugs (101dc1), and Import Licence for drugs (9111dc), all to be verified by the proper officer before out-of-charge.

Do the Chapter 28 mandatory qualifiers under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus apply even when the consignment is not a drug?

Yes. The additional-qualifier obligation under paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus applies to all commodities under Chapter 28 from 15 October 2023, irrespective of whether the specific consignment is drug-classified or intended for industrial use.

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