Aceto phenone

Acetophenone, aromatic ketone for industrial or chemical use

HSN 2914 39 10 (Acetophenone) is subject to Central Insecticides Board and Registration Committee (CIB&RC) registration and import permit under Rule 45 of the Insecticides Rules, 1971, where the substance figures in the Schedule to the Insecticides Act, 1968. Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) rules apply concurrently under Chapter VII-A of the NDPS Rules, 1985, and the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) ITC (HS) policy condition 2 of Chapter 29 governs import authorisation for non-medical-scientific categories.

Procedural directions for customs clearance are issued by: Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs.

1. 1
   Confirm whether the specific formulation or substance falls within the Schedule to the Insecticides Act, 1968. If it does, obtain both registration and an import permit from the Secretariat of CIB&RC before shipment; import is restricted to ports notified under Rule 45 of the Insecticides Rules, 1971.
   Insecticides Act, 1968 · Rule 45 of the Insecticides Rules, 1971 · ITC (HS) policy condition 2 of Chapter 29
2. 2
   If the substance is classified as an NDPS substance, obtain an import certificate under Rule 53 of the NDPS Rules, 1985 for medical or scientific purposes per Chapter VII-A; imports falling outside that category are governed by Appendix-I to the ITC (HS) Schedule.
   Chapter VII-A and Rule 53 of the NDPS Rules, 1985 · ITC (HS) policy condition 2 of Chapter 29
3. 3
   At bill of entry, include all mandatory Chapter 29 additional qualifiers in the import declaration as required under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023 (paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2), effective 15 October 2023. Separately, if importing specified hazardous substances exceeding notified quantities, obtain a public liability insurance policy under S.O. 227(E) dated 24-03-1992.
   CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023 · S.O. 227(E) dated 24-03-1992