D.D.V.P (Dimethyl-dichloro-vinyl- phosphate)

DDVP insecticide (dimethyl dichlorovinyl phosphate)

CDSCO CLEARANCE · MOHFW CLEARANCE

HSN 3808 91 13 (D.D.V.P) is subject to Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) registration under conditions notified by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW) in G.S.R. 102(E) dated 11-02-2020, where the product is listed as a medical device. Import is also governed by ITC (HS) policy conditions 1, 2, 4 and 7 of Chapter 38 administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), with port-of-import restrictions under Rule 45 of the Insecticides Rules, 1971.

What this is

HSN code

3808 91 13

Chapter

38 · Miscellaneous chemical products

Primary regulator

CDSCO · Medical device registration conditions under G.S.R. 102(E) dated 11-02-2020 (MOHFW); ITC (HS) policy conditions 1, 2, 4 and 7, Chapter 38

Customs documentation

Registration certificate from CDSCO
Import declaration qualifiers from CBIC
ITC (HS) policy compliance from DGFT

Applicable Partner Government Agencies

CDSCOCDSCO·Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation

MOHFWMOHFW·Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Procedural directions for customs clearance are issued by: Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs.

Compliance steps

1
Verify whether the specific D.D.V.P formulation is listed in G.S.R. 102(E) dated 11-02-2020 issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Where listed, obtain CDSCO registration and ensure all conditions stipulated in that notification are met before filing the bill of entry.
G.S.R. 102(E) dated 11-02-2020 (MOHFW) · CDSCO registration conditions
2
Ensure the import declaration includes the mandatory additional qualifiers for CTH 3808 goods as stipulated in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, applicable with effect from 15-10-2023. For imports of formulations, comply with the procedure in CBIC Circular 07/2014-Cus dated 07-03-2014.
CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023 · CBIC Circular 07/2014-Cus dated 07-03-2014
3
Route the consignment only through ports notified under Rule 45 of the Insecticides Rules, 1971, and confirm compliance with ITC (HS) policy conditions 1, 2, 4 and 7 of Chapter 38 as updated by DGFT Notification 45/2025-26 dated 15-10-2025. Import through a non-notified port renders the consignment liable to seizure.
Rule 45 of the Insecticides Rules, 1971 · DGFT Notification 45/2025-26 dated 15-10-2025

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is failing to determine at the pre-shipment stage whether the specific D.D.V.P preparation falls within the medical-device schedule under G.S.R. 102(E) — a determination that triggers the CDSCO registration track in addition to, not instead of, the standard insecticide port-restriction and Chapter 38 qualifier requirements. Arriving at a non-notified port or filing a bill of entry without the Chapter 38 mandatory qualifiers results in detention and demurrage even when the CDSCO registration is current.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 3808 91 13 require BIS certification?

No, D.D.V.P insecticides are not within the BIS Quality Control Order regime. Import is governed by CDSCO registration requirements under G.S.R. 102(E) dated 11-02-2020 where the product is a listed medical device, and by ITC (HS) policy conditions 1, 2, 4 and 7 of Chapter 38 administered by DGFT.

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

Import of insecticides is restricted to ports notified under Rule 45 of the Insecticides Rules, 1971; the current list should be confirmed with DGFT or CBIC before placement of the purchase order.

Are the mandatory Chapter 38 qualifiers in the import declaration a separate requirement from CDSCO registration?

Yes. The mandatory additional qualifiers under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023 apply to all import declarations for CTH 3808 goods regardless of whether CDSCO registration is also required, and non-compliance with either obligation independently attracts customs enforcement.

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