Poly chlorinated biphenyls

Polychlorinated biphenyls, artificial waxes

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 3404 90 32 (Poly chlorinated biphenyls) is subject to the ITC (HS) Restricted-import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under Policy Condition (1) of Chapter 34. No consignment may be imported without satisfying the applicable policy condition at the bill-of-entry stage.

What this is

HSN code

3404 90 32

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) Restricted import policy, Policy Condition (1) of Chapter 34

Customs documentation

Import Licence from DGFT
ITC (HS) policy compliance from DGFT

Compliance steps

1
Verify that the import satisfies Policy Condition (1) of Chapter 34 of the ITC (HS) Schedule before filing the bill of entry. Polychlorinated biphenyls are classified as Restricted; clearance without the applicable authorisation exposes the consignment to detention and confiscation.
ITC (HS) Import Policy, Policy Condition (1) of Chapter 34
2
Obtain the applicable DGFT licence or authorisation and upload all supporting documentation in e-Sanchit at the bill-of-entry stage. The customs proper officer will verify documentary compliance before granting out-of-charge.
ITC (HS) Import Policy, Policy Condition (1) of Chapter 34

A word of counsel

The single most common error on this tariff line is treating polychlorinated biphenyls as a routine chemical import and filing under a general-purpose ITC (HS) authorisation that does not specifically cover Chapter 34 Policy Condition (1). A consignment cleared under an instrument that does not satisfy the named policy condition is liable to re-export or confiscation regardless of whether duties have been paid.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 3404 90 32 require BIS certification?

No, polychlorinated biphenyls under this tariff line are not within the BIS Quality Control Order regime. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) Restricted-import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade under Policy Condition (1) of Chapter 34.

What does Policy Condition (1) of Chapter 34 require for this import?

The regulatory record records the Restricted-import status subject to Policy Condition (1) of Chapter 34 of the ITC (HS) Schedule; the precise licence or authorisation required under that condition should be confirmed against the current ITC (HS) notified by DGFT before filing.

What is the enforcement consequence of importing without satisfying Policy Condition (1)?

A consignment imported in breach of the Restricted-import policy is liable to detention, seizure, monetary penalty, and re-export or confiscation under the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992 and the Customs Act, 1962.

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