Methyl anthraquinone

Methyl anthraquinone, quinone organic chemical intermediate

CIB&RC CLEARANCE · NDPS CLEARANCE

HSN 2914 69 20 (Methyl anthraquinone) is subject to Central Insecticides Board and Registration Committee (CIB&RC) registration and import permit under the Insecticides Act, 1968, where the substance falls within the Schedule to that Act, with import restricted to notified places under Rule 45 of the Insecticides Rules, 1971. Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) controls apply concurrently under Chapter VII-A of the NDPS Rules, 1985, and CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023 mandates additional Chapter 29 qualifiers in the import declaration.

What this is

HSN code

2914 69 20

Chapter

29 · Organic chemicals

Primary regulator

CIB&RC · Insecticides Act, 1968 and Insecticides Rules, 1971

Customs documentation

Registration certificate from CIB&RC
Import permit from CIB&RC
Chapter 29 qualifiers from CBIC

Applicable Partner Government Agencies

CIB&RCCIB&RC·Central Insecticides Board and Registration Committee

NDPSNDPS·Narcotics Control Bureau

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

Compliance steps

1
Where methyl anthraquinone falls within the Schedule to the Insecticides Act, 1968, obtain registration and an import permit from the Secretariat of the Central Insecticides Board and Registration Committee before shipment. Route the consignment only through places notified under Rule 45 of the Insecticides Rules, 1971; import through any non-notified port or entry point is prohibited.
Insecticides Act, 1968 · Rule 45 of the Insecticides Rules, 1971 · ITC (HS) policy condition 2 of Chapter 29
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 outside that category are governed by Appendix-I to the ITC (HS) Schedule; confirm applicability at the Central Bureau of Narcotics (cbn.nic.in) before placing the purchase order.
Chapter VII-A and Rule 53 of the NDPS Rules, 1985 · ITC (HS) policy condition 2 of Chapter 29
3
At the bill of entry, upload mandatory documents in e-Sanchit — certificate of analysis (0010dc), batch release certificate (0030dc), label of consignment (0110dc), registration certificate for drugs (101dc1), and import licence for drugs (9111dc) — and ensure the import declaration carries the mandatory additional Chapter 29 qualifiers as stipulated in Para 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus with effect from 15-10-2023.
CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023 · e-Sanchit document codes 0010dc, 0030dc, 0110dc, 101dc1, 9111dc

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is overlooking the dual-regime exposure: a consignment may require both a CIB&RC permit (if the substance is scheduled under the Insecticides Act, 1968) and an NDPS import certificate (if it is simultaneously a notified narcotic or psychotropic substance). Importers who secure only one clearance and file the bill of entry face detention and potential confiscation under the other statute; the scheduled status of the substance under each Act must be verified independently before shipment.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 2914 69 20 require BIS certification?

No. No BIS Quality Control Order covers methyl anthraquinone or its quinone derivatives. Import is governed by the Central Insecticides Board and Registration Committee under the Insecticides Act, 1968, with a concurrent NDPS overlay under the NDPS Rules, 1985, and CBIC Chapter 29 qualifier requirements.

Which ports or entry points are permitted for import of insecticides under this tariff line?

Import of substances falling within the Schedule to the Insecticides Act, 1968 is restricted to places specifically notified under Rule 45 of the Insecticides Rules, 1971; the current notified-port list must be confirmed with CIB&RC before booking the shipment.

Does the public liability insurance requirement under the PLI Act, 1991 apply to this HSN?

Yes, where methyl anthraquinone is classified as a specified hazardous substance imported in quantities exceeding the specified threshold, the owner must take out an insurance policy under the provisions of the Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991, per S.O. 227(E) dated 24-03-1992 issued by the Ministry of Environment and Forests.

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