DDT (ISO) (clofenotane (INN)), in packings of a net weight content not exceeding 300 g

DDT (clofenotane) insecticide in retail packings up to 300 g

DGFT CLEARANCE · CBIC CLEARANCE

HSN 3808 52 00 (DDT (ISO) / clofenotane (INN)) is subject to ITC (HS) policy conditions 1, 2 and 4 of Chapter 38 administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), which restricts its import to designated entry points specified under Rule 45 of the Insecticides Rules, 1971. The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) mandates additional commodity qualifiers in the import declaration for CTH 3808 with effect from 15 October 2023.

What this is

HSN code

3808 52 00

Chapter

38 · Miscellaneous chemical products

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) policy conditions 1, 2 and 4 of Chapter 38

Customs documentation

Import policy compliance from DGFT
Chapter 38 qualifiers from CBIC
Designated-port declaration to CBIC

Compliance steps

1
Verify compliance with ITC (HS) policy conditions 1, 2 and 4 of Chapter 38 before filing the bill of entry. Route the consignment exclusively through the ports at which insecticides may be imported, as restricted under Rule 45 of the Insecticides Rules, 1971; import through any other port is not permitted.
ITC (HS) policy conditions 1, 2 and 4 of Chapter 38 · Rule 45 of the Insecticides Rules, 1971
2
Include the mandatory additional commodity qualifiers in the import declaration for CTH 3808, 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-inclusion of the required qualifiers will result in the bill of entry being held for correction.
CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2
3
Where the import is in the form of a formulation (rather than the technical-grade substance), ensure compliance with CBIC Circular 07/2014-Cus dated 07-03-2014 governing formulation imports under this heading.
CBIC Circular 07/2014-Cus dated 07-03-2014

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is overlooking the port-restriction under Rule 45 of the Insecticides Rules, 1971 and routing the consignment through a general customs port. A consignment arriving at a non-designated port is liable to detention and re-export regardless of the validity of any other import-policy compliance, because the port restriction is a condition precedent to lawful import — not a documentation deficiency that can be rectified after arrival. Confirm the permitted ports with the relevant authority before vessel booking.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 3808 52 00 require BIS certification?

No. No BIS Quality Control Order covers DDT (ISO) / clofenotane under this tariff line. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) policy conditions 1, 2 and 4 of Chapter 38 administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, with the port-restriction overlay under Rule 45 of the Insecticides Rules, 1971.

Which ports are permitted for the import of insecticides under this tariff line?

The places at which insecticides may be imported are restricted under Rule 45 of the Insecticides Rules, 1971; the active designated-port list should be confirmed with the relevant authority before shipment, as routing to a non-designated port renders the consignment liable to detention.

Do the mandatory Chapter 38 qualifiers under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus apply to DDT formulations as well as the technical substance?

Yes. The mandatory additional qualifiers stipulated in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023 apply to all import declarations for CTH 3808, including formulations; compliance with CBIC Circular 07/2014-Cus dated 07-03-2014 is additionally required for formulation imports.

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