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Diethyl N,N-Dimethylphosphoramidate

Diethyl N,N-Dimethylphosphoramidate, Category 1B chemical weapons precursor

DGFT CLEARANCE · CBIC CLEARANCE

HSN 2929 90 21 (Diethyl N,N-Dimethylphosphoramidate) is governed by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) import policy under which this substance is designated a Category 1B chemical under Appendix II to Schedule 1 of the Import Policy, restricting sourcing exclusively to State Parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention. Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) mandatory Chapter 29 qualifiers and Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991 obligations apply as additional compliance requirements.

What this is
HSN code
2929 90 21
Chapter
29 · Organic chemicals
Primary regulator
DGFT · ITC (HS) Import Policy, Appendix II to Schedule 1 (Category 1B chemical)
Customs documentation
  • Category 1B import declaration from DGFT
  • Chapter 29 qualifiers from CBIC
  • Insurance policy from insurer under PLI Act
Compliance steps
  1. 1
    Verify that the exporting country is a State Party to the Chemical Weapons Convention before placing the purchase order. Import of Diethyl N,N-Dimethylphosphoramidate from a non-State Party is prohibited under Appendix II to Schedule 1 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy regardless of the import being otherwise Free per DGFT Notification 44/2025-26 dated 15-10-2025.
    DGFT Notification 44/2025-26 dated 15-10-2025 · Appendix II to Schedule 1 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy (Category 1B)
  2. 2
    Within 30 days of each import, notify consignment details to the National Authority Chemical Weapons Convention, Cabinet Secretariat, Ministry of External Affairs (D&ISA), the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, and DGFT, and submit a copy of the bill of entry to DGFT within the same 30-day window.
    Appendix II to Schedule 1 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy (Category 1B post-import notification obligation)
  3. 3
    Ensure mandatory additional qualifiers are declared in the import declaration for Chapter 29 commodities as stipulated in Paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, with effect from 15-10-2023. Where import quantity exceeds the threshold for specified hazardous substances, 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 (MoEF)
A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is reading the 'Free' import status under DGFT Notification 44/2025-26 as unconditional and overlooking the origin restriction: a consignment of Diethyl N,N-Dimethylphosphoramidate sourced from a non-State Party to the Chemical Weapons Convention is prohibited irrespective of the tariff-policy status. Separately, the 30-day post-import notification to three separate authorities — National Authority CWC, Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, and DGFT — is a continuing obligation that attracts enforcement even where customs clearance has been granted.

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Frequently asked
Does HSN 2929 90 21 require BIS certification?
No, Diethyl N,N-Dimethylphosphoramidate is not within the BIS Quality Control Order regime. Import is governed by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade under the Category 1B chemical restriction in Appendix II to Schedule 1 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy, with origin restricted to State Parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention.
What are the Chapter 29 mandatory qualifiers required at the bill of entry?
CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023 requires mandatory additional qualifiers in import declarations for commodities under Chapter 29 as detailed in Paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2, applicable with effect from 15 October 2023.
Does the Finance Bill 2025 change the import treatment of this chemical?
The Finance Bill 2025, effective 01-05-2025, is referenced in the customs record for this CTI; importers should verify any revised duty or classification treatment applicable from that date, noting that the Category 1B origin restriction and post-import notification obligations remain operative independently.
Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: DGFT / CBIC / Indian Customs CUSDATA.
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