Cyanogen chloride (chlorcyan)

Cyanogen chloride, a Category 1C chemical weapons precursor

HSN 2853 10 00 (Cyanogen chloride / chlorcyan) is governed by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under the Chemical Weapons Convention Act and Rules, classified as a Category 1C chemical in Appendix II of the ITC (HS) import policy. Import is permitted from both State Parties and Non-State Parties to the CWC, subject to mandatory post-import notification to the National Authority and DGFT within 30 days of each consignment. Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) Circular 23/2023-CUS mandatory Chapter 28 qualifiers apply as an additional customs overlay.

1. 1
   Confirm the import falls within the ITC (HS) policy condition 2 of Chapter 28 governing Category 1C chemicals. The consignment may be sourced from State Parties or Non-State Parties to the CWC; however, within 30 days of import, notify the details to the National Authority (Chemical Weapons Convention), Cabinet Secretariat, Ministry of External Affairs (D & ISA), Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, and DGFT.
   ITC (HS) Appendix II policy condition 2 of Chapter 28 · CWC Act and Rules
2. 2
   Submit a copy of the bill of entry to DGFT within 30 days of import for each consignment of cyanogen chloride. Failure to submit within this window constitutes a breach of the post-import reporting obligation under the CWC policy condition.
   ITC (HS) Appendix II policy condition 2 of Chapter 28 · CWC Act and Rules
3. 3
   Ensure the import 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. This requirement applies with effect from 15 October 2023 and non-compliance triggers declaration rejection at the bill of entry stage.
   CBIC Circular 23/2023-CUS dated 30-09-2023, paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2