Amalgams

Amalgams of precious metals

DGFT CLEARANCE · CBIC CLEARANCE

HSN 2843 90 20 (Amalgams) is subject to the Restricted-import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under DGFT Notification 19/2025-26 dated 17-06-2025. The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) additionally mandates Chapter 28 mandatory qualifiers in import declarations under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, effective 15 October 2023.

What this is

HSN code

2843 90 20

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 the import is authorised under the ITC (HS) Restricted-import policy and obtain any required DGFT import licence or permission before filing the bill of entry. The Restricted status is operative under DGFT Notification 19/2025-26 dated 17-06-2025.
DGFT Notification 19/2025-26 dated 17-06-2025
2
Ensure the bill of entry declaration includes all mandatory additional qualifiers for Chapter 28 commodities as stipulated in Paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus. These qualifiers have been compulsory from 15 October 2023; incomplete declarations are liable to customs examination and detention.
CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, Paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is filing a bill of entry without the Chapter 28 mandatory qualifiers required under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus, treating the declaration as a routine chemical import. Missing or incomplete qualifiers trigger a mismatch flag at the customs gateway, resulting in examination, detention, and potential demurrage before out-of-charge is granted — independent of whether the DGFT Restricted-import licence is in order.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 2843 90 20 require BIS certification?

No, no BIS Quality Control Order covers precious-metal amalgams under this tariff line. 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 a mandatory Chapter 28 declaration qualifier overlay under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus.

What are the mandatory qualifiers required in the import declaration for HSN 2843 90 20?

CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus, Paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2, prescribe the additional qualifiers that must appear in import declarations for all commodities under Chapters 28, 29, 32, 39 and CTH 3808; the specific qualifier fields must be populated at the bill of entry stage, effective 15 October 2023.

Can amalgams of precious metals be imported freely if a DGFT licence is obtained?

A DGFT licence addresses the Restricted-import policy condition, but CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus qualifier compliance is a separate and concurrent obligation; both conditions must be satisfied before customs out-of-charge will be granted.

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