Nitrides

Nitrides, inorganic chemically defined compounds

CBIC CLEARANCE

HSN 2850 00 20 (Nitrides) is subject to mandatory additional qualifiers in import declarations under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, operative with effect from 15 October 2023. The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) requires declaration of chemical qualifiers at the bill-of-entry stage under paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of that circular for all commodities under Chapter 28.

What this is

HSN code

2850 00 20

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
Commercial invoice from exporter

Compliance steps

1
At the bill of entry, declare all mandatory additional qualifiers for Chapter 28 commodities as stipulated in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus. Non-declaration or incomplete qualifier entries will result in customs examination and potential detention of the consignment.
CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2, with effect from 15-10-2023

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is filing a bill of entry with the chemical substance identified only by trade name or generic description, without the mandatory qualifiers required under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus. Paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 require declaration of specific chemical identity parameters; a missing or incomplete qualifier field triggers examination and detains the consignment, with demurrage accruing until the declaration is corrected.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 2850 00 20 require BIS certification?

No, nitrides under this tariff line are not within the BIS Quality Control Order regime. Import is governed by CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus, which mandates mandatory additional qualifiers in import declarations for Chapter 28 commodities with effect from 15 October 2023.

When did the mandatory Chapter 28 qualifier requirement come into effect?

The mandatory additional qualifier requirement under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus applies with effect from 15 October 2023, covering commodities under Chapters 28, 29, 32, 39 and CTH 3808.

What happens if the mandatory qualifiers are not declared at the bill of entry?

Failure to declare the required qualifiers under paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus exposes the consignment to customs examination, detention, and accrual of demurrage and ground rent until the declaration deficiency is remedied.

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