Diethyl N,N-Dimethylphosphoramidate
Diethyl N,N-Dimethylphosphoramidate, Category 1B chemical weapons precursor
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.
- Category 1B import declaration from DGFT
- Chapter 29 qualifiers from CBIC
- Insurance policy from insurer under PLI Act
- 1Verify 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)
- 2Within 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)
- 3Ensure 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)
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.