Goods specified in Supplementary Note 1 to this Chapter

Insecticides specified in Supplementary Note 1, Chapter 38

CDSCO CLEARANCE · CIB&RC CLEARANCE · +1 OTHER PGAS

HSN 3808 91 41 covers insecticides specified in Supplementary Note 1 to Chapter 38 and is subject to Central Insecticides Board and Registration Committee (CIB&RC) registration under the Insecticides Act, 1968, as a binding condition of the DGFT-administered ITC (HS) import policy. Where the product falls within the medical-device schedule notified by G.S.R. 102(E) dated 11-02-2020, Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) registration under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW) applies concurrently. Import is further restricted to designated ports under Rule 45 of the Insecticides Rules, 1971, and CBIC Chapter 38 mandatory qualifiers apply at the bill of entry.

What this is

HSN code

3808 91 41

Chapter

38 · Miscellaneous chemical products

Primary regulator

CIB&RC · Insecticides Act, 1968 (CIB&RC registration + designated-port restriction)

Customs documentation

Registration certificate from CIB&RC
CDSCO registration from CDSCO
Chapter 38 qualifiers from CBIC

Applicable Partner Government Agencies

CDSCOCDSCO·Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation

CIB&RCCIB&RC·Central Insecticides Board and Registration Committee

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
Obtain a certificate of registration from the Central Insecticides Board and Registration Committee before filing the bill of entry. Confirm that the pesticide is not prohibited for import under the Insecticides Act, 1968; import of an unregistered or prohibited pesticide renders the consignment liable to seizure. Where the specific product is glufosinate or its salts, verify that the CIF value meets the applicable MIP threshold under DGFT Notification 45/2025-26.
DGFT Notification 45/2025-26 dated 15-10-2025 · Insecticides Act, 1968 · ITC (HS) policy condition, Chapter 38
2
Route the consignment through one of the ports designated under Rule 45 of the Insecticides Rules, 1971. Diversion to a non-designated port invalidates the import notwithstanding a current CIB&RC registration. For formulation imports, also ensure compliance with Customs Circular 07/2014-Cus dated 07-03-2014.
Rule 45 of the Insecticides Rules, 1971 · Customs Circular 07/2014-Cus dated 07-03-2014
3
Include the mandatory additional qualifiers in the import declaration for CTH 3808 as stipulated in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus with effect from 15 October 2023. Where the product is listed in G.S.R. 102(E) dated 11-02-2020 as a medical device, upload the CDSCO registration certificate in e-Sanchit before out-of-charge.
CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023 · G.S.R. 102(E) dated 11-02-2020

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is treating the CIB&RC registration as the only gate, without checking whether the specific formulation also triggers the CDSCO medical-device registration under G.S.R. 102(E) dated 11-02-2020. A product that straddles the insecticide and medical-device definitions requires both registrations; presenting only the CIB&RC certificate results in detention and ground rent accrual while CDSCO compliance is retrospectively arranged. The glufosinate MIP condition adds a third layer — a below-MIP CIF value on the commercial invoice converts the import from Free to Restricted, attracting DGFT enforcement independently of the CIB&RC and CDSCO status.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 3808 91 41 require BIS certification?

No, no BIS Quality Control Order covers insecticides under this tariff line. Import is governed by the Central Insecticides Board and Registration Committee under the Insecticides Act, 1968, with a concurrent CDSCO registration requirement where the product falls within the medical-device schedule notified by G.S.R. 102(E) dated 11-02-2020.

Which ports are notified for import of insecticides under this CTI?

Import is restricted to ports designated under Rule 45 of the Insecticides Rules, 1971; the current designated-port list should be confirmed with CIB&RC before vessel dispatch, as arrival at a non-designated port subjects the consignment to detention regardless of registration status.

What is the MIP condition for glufosinate and its salts under this tariff line?

Import of glufosinate and its salts (purity minimum 95% w/w) is Restricted for CIF values below ₹1,289 per kg and Free at or above that threshold per DGFT Notification 45/2025-26; this condition is subject to review one year from the date of publication of Notification 54/2024.

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