Of copper

Copper sulphate, sulphates of copper

CIB&RC CLEARANCE

HSN 2833 25 00 (Copper sulphate) is subject to mandatory registration or import permit requirements of the Central Insecticides Board and Registration Committee (CIB&RC) under Section 9 of the Insecticides Act, 1968, where the product is intended for use as a fungicide, insecticide, or other pesticidal application. For non-insecticidal imports, an import permit from the Registration Committee under the Department of Agriculture and Cooperation is required. CBIC's Chapter 28 mandatory additional-qualifier regime under Circular 23/2023-Cus applies as a customs overlay at the bill-of-entry stage.

What this is

HSN code

2833 25 00

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 CIB&RC registration under Section 9 of the Insecticides Act, 1968 if the copper sulphate is imported for any insecticidal, fungicidal, or pesticidal use. Where the import is for a non-insecticidal purpose, secure an import permit from the Registration Committee under the Department of Agriculture and Cooperation. The registration certificate or permit must specify the approved source of import — no diversion to an alternate source is permitted.
Section 9 of the Insecticides Act, 1968 · Insecticides Rules, 1971 · CBIC Circulars 35/11 dated 09-08-2011 and 7/14 dated 07-03-2014
2
Route the consignment only through the restricted places of import notified under Rule 45 of the Insecticides Rules, 1971. Import through a non-notified port or land customs station renders the consignment liable to seizure under the Insecticides Act, 1968.
Rule 45 of the Insecticides Rules, 1971 · Court Order 2002 (146) ELT 19 (SC)
3
Comply with CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023 by declaring the mandatory additional qualifiers for Chapter 28 commodities in the import declaration as stipulated under Paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2, with effect from 15 October 2023. Non-compliant declarations are liable to detention pending rectification.
CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, Paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2

A word of counsel

The most frequent error on this tariff line is importing copper sulphate under a non-insecticidal import permit while the actual end-use is pesticidal — a mismatch that constitutes a registration violation under the Insecticides Act, 1968 and exposes the importer to confiscation and criminal liability. Additionally, the CIB&RC registration or permit is source-specific; a change in the foreign manufacturer or supplier without prior Registration Committee approval invalidates the instrument, and customs clearance based on a source-mismatched permit attracts detention and monetary penalty.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 2833 25 00 require BIS certification?

No, copper sulphate under this tariff line is not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. Import compliance is governed by the Central Insecticides Board and Registration Committee under Section 9 of the Insecticides Act, 1968, with a CBIC Chapter 28 additional-qualifier overlay under Circular 23/2023-Cus.

Is a separate import permit required if copper sulphate is imported for non-pesticidal industrial use?

Yes. Even for non-insecticidal purposes, an import permit from the Registration Committee under the Department of Agriculture and Cooperation is mandatory; the permit specifies the approved source and any conditions of import, and import from an unapproved source is not permitted regardless of end-use.

What happens if the foreign supplier changes after the registration or permit is granted?

The CIB&RC registration certificate and import permit are source-specific; import from any source other than that specified on the certificate or permit is prohibited, and a supplier change requires prior approval from the Registration Committee before the revised source can be used.

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