Maneb

Maneb fungicide, dithiocarbamate fungicide preparations

DGFT CLEARANCE · CBIC CLEARANCE

HSN 3808 92 10 (Maneb) is subject to ITC (HS) import policy conditions administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), with import designated as Free under DGFT Notification 45/2025-26 dated 15-10-2025 subject to policy condition 7 of Chapter 38. Import is further conditioned on compliance with ITC (HS) policy conditions 1, 2 and 4 of Chapter 38, and entry is restricted to ports notified under Rule 45 of the Insecticides Rules, 1971.

What this is

HSN code

3808 92 10

Chapter

38 · Miscellaneous chemical products

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) policy conditions 1, 2, 4 and 7 of Chapter 38

Customs documentation

Policy condition compliance from DGFT
Chapter 38 mandatory qualifiers from CBIC
Import declaration to CBIC

Compliance steps

1
Verify that the import satisfies ITC (HS) policy conditions 1, 2, 4 and 7 of Chapter 38 as applicable at the time of filing the bill of entry. DGFT Notification 45/2025-26 dated 15-10-2025 designates import of this CTI as Free, but the policy conditions remain operative and non-compliance renders the consignment liable to detention.
DGFT Notification 45/2025-26 dated 15-10-2025 · ITC (HS) policy conditions 1, 2, 4 and 7 of Chapter 38
2
Route the consignment only through ports notified for insecticide imports under Rule 45 of the Insecticides Rules, 1971. For formulation imports, additionally ensure compliance with the procedures and documentation requirements set out in 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 all mandatory additional qualifiers in the import declaration for goods under Chapter 38 (CTH 3808) as stipulated in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, with effect from 15-10-2023. Declarations lacking the prescribed qualifiers will be treated as non-compliant at the bill of entry stage.
CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is treating the 'Free' import status under DGFT Notification 45/2025-26 as an unqualified clearance and overlooking the concurrent port restriction under Rule 45 of the Insecticides Rules, 1971. A consignment arriving at a non-notified port is liable to detention and re-export regardless of the Free policy status. The mandatory Chapter 38 declaration qualifiers under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus are a separate customs-declaration requirement that applies at the bill of entry level and is not discharged by the DGFT policy compliance.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 3808 92 10 require BIS certification?

No, Maneb fungicide is not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) policy conditions of Chapter 38 administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, with port restrictions under Rule 45 of the Insecticides Rules, 1971 and mandatory declaration qualifiers under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus.

Which ports are notified for the import of insecticides such as Maneb?

The notified ports for insecticide imports are prescribed under Rule 45 of the Insecticides Rules, 1971; the operative list should be confirmed with the Central Insecticides Board and Registration Committee before dispatch.

Do the mandatory Chapter 38 qualifiers apply to formulations as well as technical-grade Maneb?

Yes. CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023 applies to all commodities under CTH 3808, including formulations; for formulation imports, the additional procedural requirements of Customs Circular 07/2014-Cus dated 07-03-2014 also apply concurrently.

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