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Other salts of oxometallic or peroxometallic acids

CBIC CLEARANCE

HSN 2841 90 00 (other salts of oxometallic or peroxometallic acids) is subject to Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) mandatory additional-qualifier requirements in import declarations under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023. Where the imported substance qualifies as a specified hazardous substance exceeding the stipulated threshold quantity, an insurance policy under the Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991 is also required per S.O. 227(E) dated 24-03-1992.

What this is
HSN code
2841 90 00
Chapter
28 · Inorganic chemicals; organic or inorganic compounds of precious metals
Primary regulator
CBIC · CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus; Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991
Customs documentation
  • Chapter 28 qualifiers from CBIC
  • Insurance policy from insurer
Compliance steps
  1. 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, applicable to all commodities under Chapter 28 with effect from 15 October 2023. Non-compliant declarations are liable to detention at the port of import.
    CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, paras 4.1 and 4.2
  2. 2
    Where the quantity of the imported substance meets or exceeds the threshold specified for hazardous substances, obtain a valid Public Liability Insurance policy before import. Failure to hold the required insurance is an offence under the Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991.
    Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991 · S.O. 227(E) dated 24-03-1992, Ministry of Environment and Forests
A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is treating the Chapter 28 qualifier requirement as a documentation formality rather than a mandatory declaration condition. Declarations filed without the specified qualifiers after 15 October 2023 are non-compliant under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus regardless of whether the substance itself is otherwise unrestricted, and the customs proper officer is required to flag the deficiency before out-of-charge.

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Frequently asked
Does HSN 2841 90 00 require BIS certification?
No, salts of oxometallic or peroxometallic acids are not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. Import compliance for this tariff line is governed by CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus mandatory-qualifier requirements and, where applicable, the Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991 for specified hazardous substances.
What are the mandatory additional qualifiers required under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus for Chapter 28 commodities?
The qualifiers are stipulated in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023 and have been mandatory in import declarations for Chapter 28 commodities with effect from 15 October 2023.
Does the Public Liability Insurance requirement apply to all imports under this HSN?
No. The PLI insurance obligation under S.O. 227(E) dated 24-03-1992 is triggered only when the imported hazardous substance is imported in quantities that meet or exceed the threshold quantities specified under the Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991.
Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: CBIC / Indian Customs CUSDATA.
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