Aniline hydrochloride

Aniline hydrochloride, aniline salts for industrial use

CIB&RC CLEARANCE · NDPS CLEARANCE

HSN 2921 41 20 (Aniline hydrochloride) is subject to Central Insecticides Board and Registration Committee (CIB&RC) registration and import permit under the Insecticides Act, 1968 and Insecticides Rules, 1971, where the substance figures in the Schedule to that Act. Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) conditions under Chapter VII-A of the NDPS Rules, 1985, Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) restrictions under ITC (HS) Appendix II, and mandatory Chapter 29 qualifiers under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus apply as additional clearance requirements.

What this is

HSN code

2921 41 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 aniline hydrochloride figures in 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 filing the bill of entry. Note that importation is restricted to specified places under Rule 45 of the Insecticides Rules, 1971.
Insecticides Act, 1968 · Rule 45 of the Insecticides Rules, 1971 · ITC (HS) policy CCR note
2
If the substance is classified as an NDPS substance, secure an import certificate under Rule 53 of the NDPS Rules, 1985 via the Central Bureau of Narcotics (cbn.nic.in) for medical or scientific purposes; imports outside that category are governed by Appendix I to the ITC (HS) Schedule under policy condition 2 of Chapter 29.
Chapter VII-A and Rule 53 of the NDPS Rules, 1985 · ITC (HS) policy condition 2 to Chapter 29
3
Ensure mandatory additional qualifiers are declared in the import declaration as required under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023 (effective 15-10-2023) for Chapter 29 commodities, per the specifications in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of that Circular. Separately, where quantities of the hazardous substance exceed prescribed thresholds, take out 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

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is treating CIB&RC registration as the only clearance obligation and overlooking the CWC-derived restrictions: certain nitrogen mustards and N,N-dialkyl aminoethyl-2-chlorides falling under Category IA and IB of Appendix II to the ITC (HS) Schedule are either restricted to imports from State Parties to the CWC or require specific national authority permission — a failure to verify the Schedule category before shipment results in consignment detention and potential confiscation, regardless of whether a CIB&RC permit is in hand.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 2921 41 20 require BIS certification?

No, aniline hydrochloride is not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed by the Central Insecticides Board and Registration Committee under the Insecticides Act, 1968, with additional NDPS, CWC, and CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus overlays applicable depending on the specific substance.

Which ports or places are permitted for import under Rule 45 of the Insecticides Rules, 1971?

Importation of insecticides is restricted to specified places notified under Rule 45 of the Insecticides Rules, 1971; the current notified list must be confirmed with the CIB&RC secretariat before nominating a port of entry.

When does the NDPS import certificate requirement apply to this tariff line?

The NDPS import certificate under Rule 53 of the NDPS Rules, 1985 is required where the substance is specifically classified as an NDPS substance; imports for purposes other than medical or scientific use are governed by Appendix I to the ITC (HS) Schedule under policy condition 2 of Chapter 29.

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