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Dimethoate, technical grade

Dimethoate technical grade insecticide

CDSCO CLEARANCE · MOHFW CLEARANCE

HSN 3808 91 23 (Dimethoate, technical grade) is subject to the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) registration conditions under G.S.R. 102(E) dated 11-02-2020 issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW). The tariff line is Free under DGFT Notification 45/2025-26 dated 15-10-2025, subject to ITC (HS) policy conditions 1, 2, 4, and 7 of Chapter 38, and import is restricted to designated ports under Rule 45 of the Insecticides Rules, 1971.

What this is
HSN code
3808 91 23
Chapter
38 · Miscellaneous chemical products
Primary regulator
CDSCO · G.S.R. 102(E) dated 11-02-2020 (MOHFW notification, medical device / insecticide registration)
Customs documentation
  • Registration certificate from CDSCO
  • Import declaration from CBIC
  • Chapter 38 qualifiers from CBIC
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. 1
    Verify whether the imported Dimethoate technical grade is listed under G.S.R. 102(E) dated 11-02-2020; if so, obtain CDSCO registration and ensure all conditions stipulated therein are met before filing the bill of entry. 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.
    G.S.R. 102(E) dated 11-02-2020 (MOHFW) · DGFT Notification 45/2025-26 dated 15-10-2025 · ITC (HS) policy conditions 1, 2, 4 and 7, Chapter 38
  2. 2
    Route the consignment exclusively through a port designated for insecticide imports under Rule 45 of the Insecticides Rules, 1971. File the bill of entry with the mandatory Chapter 28/29/32/39 and CTH 3808 additional qualifiers in the import declaration as stipulated in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, with effect from 15-10-2023.
    Rule 45, Insecticides Rules, 1971 · CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023
  3. 3
    Where the import involves formulations rather than pure technical grade material, additionally comply with CBIC Circular 07/2014-Cus dated 07-03-2014 governing the import of insecticide formulations. Ensure all document uploads in e-Sanchit are completed before customs out-of-charge.
    CBIC Circular 07/2014-Cus dated 07-03-2014
A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is overlooking the mandatory additional qualifiers required under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 for CTH 3808 declarations. An import declaration filed without these qualifiers after 15 October 2023 is treated as a deficient entry and attracts detention and reassessment, regardless of whether the CDSCO registration and port conditions are otherwise satisfied. Separately, importers sourcing from a new foreign supplier must confirm CDSCO registration coverage before shipment to avoid consignment seizure at the designated port.

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Frequently asked
Does HSN 3808 91 23 require BIS certification?
No. No BIS Quality Control Order covers Dimethoate technical grade insecticides. Import is governed by CDSCO registration conditions under G.S.R. 102(E) dated 11-02-2020 issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, with ITC (HS) policy conditions 1, 2, 4, and 7 of Chapter 38 administered by DGFT.
Are all Indian ports open for import of Dimethoate technical grade?
No. Import of insecticides is restricted to designated ports specified under Rule 45 of the Insecticides Rules, 1971; routing a consignment through a non-designated port renders it liable to seizure.
Do the CBIC additional qualifiers under Circular 23/2023-Cus apply to technical grade Dimethoate as well as formulations?
Yes. CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 apply to all commodities under CTH 3808 with effect from 15 October 2023, covering both technical grade material and formulations; for the latter, the additional overlay under CBIC Circular 07/2014-Cus dated 07-03-2014 also applies.
Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: CDSCO / MOHFW / DGFT / CBIC / Indian Customs CUSDATA.
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