Poly chlorinated terphenyls

Polychlorinated terphenyls, artificial waxes

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 3404 90 33 (Poly chlorinated terphenyls) is subject to the ITC (HS) Restricted-import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), with import permitted only subject to Policy Condition (1) of Chapter 34. No additional sectoral PGA clearance is listed; the operative control is the DGFT policy condition at the bill-of-entry stage.

What this is

HSN code

3404 90 33

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

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

Customs documentation

Import Licence from DGFT
Policy Condition (1) declaration to CBIC

Compliance steps

1
Verify that the import satisfies Policy Condition (1) of Chapter 34 under the ITC (HS) schedule before filing the bill of entry. A consignment filed without demonstrating compliance with the policy condition is liable to detention and re-export as a Restricted-import violation.
ITC (HS) Import Policy, Chapter 34, Policy Condition (1)
2
Obtain the DGFT Import Licence or other authorisation mandated by Policy Condition (1) of Chapter 34 and upload it in e-Sanchit at the bill of entry. Ensure the document is current and covers the quantity and description of polychlorinated terphenyls being imported.
ITC (HS) Import Policy, Chapter 34, Policy Condition (1)

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is assuming that polychlorinated terphenyls can be imported on a general Restricted-category basis without specifically satisfying Policy Condition (1) of Chapter 34. The policy condition is product-specific and must be met independently of any general import authorisation; consignments cleared without the correct licence reference are subject to confiscation and monetary penalty under the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 3404 90 33 require BIS certification?

No, polychlorinated terphenyls under this tariff line fall outside the BIS Quality Control Order regime. Import is governed solely by the ITC (HS) Restricted-import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, subject to Policy Condition (1) of Chapter 34.

What does Policy Condition (1) of Chapter 34 require at the bill of entry?

The ITC (HS) schedule designates this CTI as Restricted; the importer must hold and upload the DGFT-authorised import licence or approval satisfying Policy Condition (1) of Chapter 34 before customs out-of-charge is granted.

Can polychlorinated terphenyls be imported freely if the end-use is industrial?

No. The Restricted status under the ITC (HS) policy applies regardless of end-use; an industrial-purpose claim does not waive the Policy Condition (1) requirement, and import without the requisite DGFT authorisation remains a Restricted-import contravention.

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