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Organic surface-active agents and cleaning preparations, other

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 3402 39 00 covers residual organic surface-active agents and cleaning preparations subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT). Where a consignment falls within the scope of food-contact or food-import entry-point rules, compliance with General Note 4(D) of Schedule I of the ITC (HS) 2022 is required as a customs overlay.

What this is

HSN code

3402 39 00

Chapter

34 · Soaps, organic surface-active agents, washing preparations, lubricating preparations, waxes

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, Chapter 34

Customs documentation

ITC (HS) policy declaration from DGFT
General Note 4(D) compliance from CBIC

Compliance steps

1
Verify the import-policy status of the consignment under Chapter 34 of the ITC (HS) 2022 before filing the bill of entry. Confirm that the specific product falls within the Free or any restricted sub-category and that no additional DGFT licence condition attaches to the formulation.
ITC (HS) Schedule I, Chapter 34 · DGFT import policy
2
Where the consignment is routed through a food-import entry point or where the product has food-contact application, ensure compliance with General Note 4(D) of Schedule I of the ITC (HS) 2022 regarding designated food-import ports and related documentation.
General Note 4(D) of Schedule I of the ITC (HS) 2022

A word of counsel

The most common error on this residual tariff line is misclassifying a formulated detergent or surfactant blend as freely importable without checking whether any specific DGFT policy condition attaches to the product's end-use or formulation. Products destined for food-processing or food-contact applications may trigger the General Note 4(D) designated-port requirement even when the chemical classification itself carries no restriction, exposing the consignment to detention at non-designated ports.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 3402 39 00 require BIS certification?

No, this tariff line is not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, with a General Note 4(D) designated-port overlay where the product enters through a food-import entry point.

When does General Note 4(D) of the ITC (HS) 2022 apply to this HSN?

General Note 4(D) applies where the consignment is presented at a food-import entry point or where the product has a food-contact or food-processing application; compliance with designated-port requirements and related documentation is mandatory in such cases.

Is a DGFT import licence required for all consignments under HSN 3402 39 00?

Not automatically; the tariff line is a residual 'Other' category and the import-policy status depends on the specific formulation and end-use, which must be verified against Chapter 34 of the current ITC (HS) Schedule I before filing.

Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: DGFT / Indian Customs CUSDATA.