Other

Alums other than potassium or ammonium alum

CIB&RC CLEARANCE

HSN 2833 30 90 (Other alums) is subject to Central Insecticides Board and Registration Committee (CIB&RC) mandatory registration under Section 9 of the Insecticides Act, 1968 where the substance is intended for use as an insecticide, fungicide, herbicide, or rodenticide; imports for non-insecticidal purposes require a separate CIB&RC import permit from the Registration Committee. Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) Chapter 28 mandatory additional qualifiers under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus apply at the bill of entry, and import of specified hazardous quantities triggers a Public Liability Insurance obligation.

What this is

HSN code

2833 30 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 imports) or an import permit from the Registration Committee under the Department of Agriculture and Cooperation (for non-insecticidal-use imports) under Section 9 of the Insecticides Act, 1968. The certificate or permit specifies the approved source of import; consignments from any other source are not permitted.
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 ports at which import of insecticides is permitted under Rule 45 of the Insecticides Rules, 1971. Diversion to an unpermitted port renders the consignment liable to detention and seizure.
Rule 45 of the Insecticides Rules, 1971 · Court Order 2002 (146) ELT 19 (SC)
3
File mandatory additional qualifiers in the import declaration for Chapter 28 commodities as stipulated in Para 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus with effect from 15 October 2023. Where the consignment quantity of specified hazardous substances exceeds the notified threshold, take out a Public Liability Insurance policy under the PLI Act, 1991 per S.O. 227(E) dated 24-03-1992.
CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023 · S.O. 227(E) dated 24-03-1992

A word of counsel

The most frequent error on this tariff line is importing under a registration certificate that specifies a different country or facility of origin — the Registration Committee's certificate names the approved source, and a consignment shipped from any unapproved source is treated as an unregistered insecticide regardless of the product's chemical identity. Additionally, importers relying on a non-insecticidal-use import permit must be prepared to demonstrate end-use at the port; a permit granted for non-insecticidal purposes does not cover the same chemical when subsequently found in insecticidal formulations.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 2833 30 90 require BIS certification?

No, no BIS Quality Control Order covers alums under this tariff line. Import is governed by the Central Insecticides Board and Registration Committee under Section 9 of the Insecticides Act, 1968, with CBIC Chapter 28 mandatory qualifier requirements under Circular 23/2023-Cus.

Which ports are permitted for import of insecticides and related chemicals under this HSN?

Import is restricted to ports notified under Rule 45 of the Insecticides Rules, 1971; the active list should be confirmed with CIB&RC before shipment, as diversion to an unpermitted port attracts seizure.

Does the registration requirement apply even when the alum is imported for a non-insecticidal purpose?

Yes, but the instrument differs: an insecticidal-use import requires a CIB&RC certificate of registration, whereas a non-insecticidal-use import requires a separate import permit from the Registration Committee, which may impose its own source and end-use conditions.

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