Orthochloro benzoic acid

Orthochloro benzoic acid, chlorinated benzoic acid derivatives

CIB&RC CLEARANCE · NDPS CLEARANCE

HSN 2916 31 60 (Orthochloro benzoic acid) is subject to Central Insecticides Board and Registration Committee (CIB&RC) registration and import permit under the Insecticides Act, 1968 where the substance figures in the Schedule to that Act. Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) import-certificate conditions under Chapter VII-A of the NDPS Rules, 1985 apply as a concurrent overlay, and Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) policy condition 2 of Chapter 29 of the ITC (HS) governs general import.

What this is

HSN code

2916 31 60

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
Confirm whether the specific substance falls within the Schedule to the Insecticides Act, 1968. If so, obtain registration and an import permit from the Secretariat of CIB&RC before dispatch; note that places of import for insecticides are restricted 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
If the consignment qualifies as an NDPS substance, obtain an import certificate under Rule 53 of the NDPS Rules, 1985 for medical or scientific purposes (Chapter VII-A); all other NDPS-classified imports are governed by Appendix-I to the ITC (HS) Schedule. Upload mandatory documents — certificate of analysis (0010dc), batch release certificate (0030dc), label of consignment (0110dc), registration certificate for drugs (101dc1), and import licence for drugs (9111dc) — in e-Sanchit before out-of-charge.
Rule 53 of the NDPS Rules, 1985 · ITC (HS) policy condition 2 of Chapter 29
3
Ensure compliance with CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023: mandatory additional qualifiers in import declarations for Chapter 29 commodities must be furnished as stipulated in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2, with effect from 15-10-2023. Where import quantities of specified hazardous substances exceed prescribed thresholds, take out a public liability insurance policy per 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

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is assuming that CIB&RC registration alone clears the consignment, without verifying whether the specific batch also triggers the NDPS overlay. Orthochloro benzoic acid may appear in both the Insecticides Schedule and the NDPS Appendix-I depending on end-use characterisation; an importer who uploads CIB&RC documents but omits the NDPS import certificate will face detention at the port of import and potential seizure under the NDPS Act, 1985. The port-restriction under Rule 45 of the Insecticides Rules, 1971 must be confirmed against the bill of lading before vessel departure.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 2916 31 60 require BIS certification?

No, orthochloro benzoic acid is not within the BIS Quality Control Order regime; no BIS QCO covers this product family. Import is governed by CIB&RC registration and permit under the Insecticides Act, 1968, with a concurrent NDPS import-certificate requirement under Rule 53 of the NDPS Rules, 1985 and DGFT policy condition 2 of Chapter 29.

Which ports are authorised for import of insecticides under this tariff line?

Places of import for insecticides listed in the Schedule to the Insecticides Act, 1968 are restricted; the authorised ports are specified under Rule 45 of the Insecticides Rules, 1971 and must be confirmed with CIB&RC before shipment.

Are the Chapter 29 additional qualifiers in the import declaration mandatory for this HSN?

Yes. Per CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, mandatory additional qualifiers as stipulated in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 must be furnished in import declarations for all Chapter 29 commodities with effect from 15 October 2023; non-compliance may result in bill-of-entry rejection or detention.

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