Azadirachtin (neem products), benfuracarb, cinmethylene

Azadirachtin, benfuracarb, cinmethylene (neem-based organic chemicals)

CDSCO CLEARANCE · CIB&RC CLEARANCE · +3 OTHER PGAS

HSN 2932 19 20 (Azadirachtin, benfuracarb, cinmethylene) is subject to mandatory registration with the Central Insecticides Board and Registration Committee (CIB&RC) under Section 9 of the Insecticides Act, 1968, with import permitted only through restricted places under Rule 45 of the Insecticides Rules, 1971. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) registration under G.S.R. 102(E) dated 11-02-2020 applies concurrently where any substance in this tariff line is a listed medical device, and Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) policy conditions 2 and 3 of Chapter 29 govern any narcotic or psychotropic substance within the heading.

What this is

HSN code

2932 19 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

CDSCOCDSCO·Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation

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

MOHFWMOHFW·Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

MEFCCMEFCC·Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

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
Obtain a valid registration certificate or import permit from the Central Insecticides Board and Registration Committee before shipment. Where azadirachtin or neem products are imported for a non-insecticidal purpose, a separate import permit from the Registration Committee under the Department of Agriculture and Cooperation is required; no consignment may originate from a source other than that specified on the certificate or permit.
Section 9 of the Insecticides Act, 1968 · Rule 45 of the Insecticides Rules, 1971 · CBIC Circulars 35/11 dated 09-08-2011 and 7/14 dated 07-03-2014
2
Ensure mandatory additional qualifiers are included 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. Upload all required documents in e-Sanchit before filing the bill of entry.
CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023 · DGFT Notification 44/2025-26 dated 15-10-2025 · Policy condition 7 of Chapter 29
3
Where the imported substance is a listed medical device under G.S.R. 102(E) dated 11-02-2020, comply with CDSCO registration conditions before clearance. If the substance qualifies as a hazardous chemical exceeding specified quantities, procure a public liability insurance policy under the Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991, per S.O. 227(E) dated 24-03-1992 issued by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
G.S.R. 102(E) dated 11-02-2020 (MOHFW) · S.O. 227(E) dated 24-03-1992 (MEFCC) · Policy conditions 2 and 3 of Chapter 29 (NDPS)

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is treating the CIB&RC registration as covering all end-uses of azadirachtin or neem products. Where the importer's stated purpose is non-insecticidal — such as feed, cosmetic, or pharmaceutical use — a separate import permit from the Registration Committee is obligatory, and importing without it under the umbrella of an insecticidal registration constitutes a violation of Section 9 of the Insecticides Act, 1968 regardless of whether the substance itself is identical. Confirm the end-use classification before the purchase order is placed.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 2932 19 20 require BIS certification?

No, no BIS Quality Control Order covers azadirachtin, benfuracarb, or cinmethylene. Import is governed primarily by the Central Insecticides Board and Registration Committee under the Insecticides Act, 1968 and the Insecticides Rules, 1971, with concurrent CDSCO, NDPS, and CBIC Chapter 29 qualifier overlays where applicable.

Are there port restrictions on the import of insecticides under this tariff line?

Yes. Places at which insecticides may be imported are restricted under Rule 45 of the Insecticides Rules, 1971; the active list of permitted ports must be confirmed against the CIB&RC registration or import permit before booking the shipment.

What happens if neem products arrive without a CIB&RC registration or permit?

Consignments imported without a valid CIB&RC registration certificate or import permit are liable to detention at the port of entry, seizure, and confiscation under the Insecticides Act, 1968; the importer may additionally face monetary penalty and prosecution under the Act.

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