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Molybdates, other inorganic molybdenum salts

CBIC CLEARANCE

HSN 2841 70 90 (Other molybdates) is subject to mandatory additional-qualifier declarations in the import bill of entry under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, applicable to all commodities under Chapter 28 with effect from 15-10-2023. The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) administers this overlay at the bill-of-entry stage; no additional sectoral PGA licence is required.

What this is

HSN code

2841 70 90

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

CBIC · CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, Chapter 28 mandatory qualifiers

Customs documentation

Chapter 28 qualifiers from CBIC
Bill of entry declaration to CBIC

Compliance steps

1
Include all mandatory additional qualifiers in the import declaration for this Chapter 28 commodity as stipulated in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus. These qualifiers must be correctly populated in the bill of entry with effect from 15 October 2023; omission or inaccuracy constitutes a mis-declaration under the Customs Act, 1962.
CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2
2
Verify that the qualifier values declared are consistent with the supporting commercial documentation — invoice, packing list, certificate of analysis — before filing. Mismatches between declared qualifiers and the physical consignment are grounds for detention and examination by the proper officer.
CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023

A word of counsel

The single most common error on this tariff line is treating the Chapter 28 qualifier requirement as an advisory checklist item rather than a hard bill-of-entry field. The CBIC circular makes the additional qualifiers mandatory with effect from 15-10-2023; a bill of entry filed without the stipulated Chapter 28 qualifiers is liable to be held for re-assessment, attracting demurrage and ground rent while the declaration is corrected.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 2841 70 90 require BIS certification?

No, molybdates under this tariff line fall outside the BIS Quality Control Order regime. Import compliance is governed by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus, which mandates additional qualifiers in the import declaration for all Chapter 28 commodities.

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

The specific qualifier fields are set out in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023; importers should consult the circular directly and ensure the bill-of-entry system reflects the prescribed fields for this CTH.

Does the mandatory qualifier requirement apply to all import routes, including courier and postal imports?

CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus applies to import declarations filed for commodities under Chapters 28, 29, 32, 39 and CTH 3808; importers should confirm with their customs broker whether the specific import route triggers a standard bill-of-entry filing obligation under which the qualifier fields are captured.

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