Carbofuran (ISO)

Carbofuran insecticide, heterocyclic oxygen compound (ISO)

CIB&RC CLEARANCE

HSN 2932 96 00 (Carbofuran (ISO)) is subject to mandatory registration with the Central Insecticides Board and Registration Committee (CIB&RC) under Section 9 of the Insecticides Act, 1968, before import is permitted. Where carbofuran is imported for a non-insecticidal purpose, a separate import permit from the Registration Committee under the Department of Agriculture and Cooperation is required in lieu of registration. Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) mandatory Chapter 29 qualifiers in the import declaration apply as a concurrent customs overlay effective 15 October 2023.

What this is

HSN code

2932 96 00

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

Procedural directions for customs clearance are issued by: Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs.

Compliance steps

1
Obtain a Certificate of Registration from the Central Insecticides Board and Registration Committee under Section 9 of the Insecticides Act, 1968 before importing carbofuran for insecticidal use. Where the import is for a non-insecticidal purpose, obtain an import permit from the Registration Committee. The source of import must match exactly the source specified on the certificate or permit — import from any other source is prohibited.
Section 9 of the Insecticides Act, 1968 · Insecticides Rules, 1971 · CBIC Circulars 35/2011 dated 09-08-2011 and 07/2014 dated 07-03-2014
2
Route the consignment only through a port at which insecticides may lawfully be imported, as restricted under Rule 45 of the Insecticides Rules, 1971. Diversion to an unpermitted port exposes the consignment to seizure and prosecution under the Insecticides Act, 1968.
Rule 45 of the Insecticides Rules, 1971 · Court order 2002 (146) ELT 19 (SC)
3
Ensure the import declaration includes the mandatory additional qualifiers 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 October 2023. Non-compliance with the qualifier requirement renders the bill of entry deficient and delays out-of-charge.
CBIC Circular 23/2023-CUS dated 30-09-2023, paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is importing carbofuran from a source not specified on the Certificate of Registration or the import permit. The CIB&RC conditions are source-specific — a change in the overseas supplier, even to an equivalent manufacturer, requires a prior amendment to the registration or a fresh permit before the consignment is shipped. Presenting a valid registration issued against a different supplier results in detention and potential confiscation under the Insecticides Act, 1968, irrespective of product quality.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 2932 96 00 require BIS certification?

No; no BIS Quality Control Order covers this product. Import of carbofuran is governed by mandatory registration with the Central Insecticides Board and Registration Committee under Section 9 of the Insecticides Act, 1968, with CBIC Chapter 29 qualifier requirements applying at the bill-of-entry stage.

What documentation is required when carbofuran is imported for a non-insecticidal purpose?

An import permit issued by the Registration Committee under the Department of Agriculture and Cooperation is required in place of the standard Certificate of Registration; the permit will specify the permitted source, quantity, and conditions of import.

Which ports are permitted for the import of insecticides including carbofuran?

Import is restricted to ports notified under Rule 45 of the Insecticides Rules, 1971; the permissible ports should be confirmed against the current notified list before booking the consignment, as arrival at an unpermitted port constitutes a violation under the Insecticides Act, 1968.

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