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Other inorganic compounds and amalgams of precious metals

DGFT CLEARANCE · CBIC CLEARANCE

HSN 2843 90 19 (other compounds and amalgams of precious metals) is subject to a Restricted-import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under DGFT Notification 19/2025-26 dated 17-06-2025. Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023 additionally mandates enhanced chemical qualifiers in the import declaration for all Chapter 28 commodities, effective 15 October 2023.

What this is

HSN code

2843 90 19

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) Restricted import policy, Chapter 28

Customs documentation

Import Licence from DGFT
Chapter 28 qualifiers from CBIC

Compliance steps

1
Confirm that an authorisation or licence permitting import of this Restricted tariff line has been obtained from the Directorate General of Foreign Trade prior to shipment. Filing a bill of entry without the requisite DGFT authorisation for a Restricted CTI attracts confiscation and monetary penalty under the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992.
DGFT Notification 19/2025-26 dated 17-06-2025
2
Ensure the import declaration includes the mandatory additional chemical qualifiers prescribed under paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus for Chapter 28 commodities. These qualifiers must be populated at the bill-of-entry stage and are verified by the customs proper officer before out-of-charge is granted.
CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, effective 15-10-2023

A word of counsel

The most frequent error on this tariff line is treating the CBIC Chapter 28 qualifier requirement as a back-office formality rather than a bill-of-entry gate: customs systems will flag an incomplete declaration and hold the consignment pending correction, accruing demurrage and ground rent. The Restricted-import status under DGFT Notification 19/2025-26 is a separate and prior condition — the qualifier obligation does not substitute for, or satisfy, the DGFT authorisation requirement.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 2843 90 19 require BIS certification?

No, this tariff line carries no BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) Restricted-import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade under DGFT Notification 19/2025-26, with mandatory Chapter 28 declaration qualifiers under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus.

What are the Chapter 28 mandatory qualifiers required at the bill of entry?

CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus, paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2, specifies the additional chemical qualifiers that must be declared for all commodities under Chapter 28; the precise qualifier fields are effective from 15 October 2023 and must be populated before out-of-charge.

When did the Restricted-import status under DGFT Notification 19/2025-26 take effect, and does it apply to all sub-headings under 2843 90?

DGFT Notification 19/2025-26 is dated 17 June 2025 and applies to this CTI as notified; importers should verify the current notification text with DGFT to confirm the precise scope of Restricted sub-headings under 2843 90.

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