Magnesium nitrate

Magnesium nitrate, inorganic nitrate salt

CBIC CLEARANCE

HSN 2834 29 20 (Magnesium nitrate) is subject to mandatory additional qualifier declarations administered by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) under CBIC Circular 23/2023-CUS dated 30-09-2023. With effect from 15 October 2023, import declarations for Chapter 28 commodities must include the additional qualifiers specified in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of that circular.

What this is

HSN code

2834 29 20

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

CBIC · CBIC Circular 23/2023-CUS, Chapter 28 mandatory qualifier regime

Customs documentation

Chapter 28 qualifiers from CBIC
Import declaration from CBIC

Compliance steps

1
Include the mandatory additional qualifiers in the import declaration for this Chapter 28 commodity as specified in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-CUS. The requirement is operative with effect from 15 October 2023; declarations filed without these qualifiers are liable to customs-level rejection at the bill of entry stage.
CBIC Circular 23/2023-CUS dated 30-09-2023, paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2
2
Verify at the pre-shipment stage that the supplier's documentation supports the qualifier values to be declared. Discrepancies between declared qualifiers and accompanying commercial documentation may trigger examination or detention of the consignment.
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 standard commodity description and omitting the Chapter 28 additional qualifiers mandated from 15 October 2023. CBIC's verification at the facilitated-bill stage specifically checks whether the qualifier fields required under paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 are populated; an incomplete declaration is not treated as a minor deficiency but as a non-compliant entry, attracting examination and potential demurrage while the importer reconstructs supplier data.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 2834 29 20 require BIS certification?

No, magnesium nitrate is not subject to any BIS Quality Control Order. Import compliance for this tariff line is governed by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs mandatory qualifier declaration regime under CBIC Circular 23/2023-CUS dated 30-09-2023.

Which specific qualifier fields must be included in the import declaration for HSN 2834 29 20?

The mandatory additional qualifiers are those stipulated in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-CUS dated 30-09-2023, applicable to all commodities under Chapters 28, 29, 32, 39 and CTH 3808 with effect from 15 October 2023.

Does the Chapter 28 qualifier obligation apply to all import categories, including samples and small quantities?

CBIC Circular 23/2023-CUS draws no quantity or category exemption; the mandatory qualifier requirement applies at the bill of entry stage regardless of consignment volume or purpose.

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