Thermite portion for welding (alumina thermic heat generators)

Thermite welding portion for alumina thermic heat generators

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 3810 10 20 (Thermite portion for welding) is subject to ITC (HS) import policy conditions administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), specifically policy condition nos. 1 and 2 of Chapter 38. Importers must satisfy these conditions at the bill-of-entry stage before customs out-of-charge is granted.

What this is

HSN code

3810 10 20

Chapter

38 · Miscellaneous chemical products

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy conditions 1 & 2, Chapter 38

Customs documentation

ITC (HS) policy compliance from DGFT
Import declaration to CBIC

Compliance steps

1
Verify and satisfy ITC (HS) import policy condition nos. 1 and 2 of Chapter 38 before filing the bill of entry. Non-compliance with either condition renders the consignment liable to detention as a Restricted-import breach.
ITC (HS) Import Policy, Chapter 38, policy condition nos. 1 & 2
2
Present the requisite documentation at the bill-of-entry stage confirming compliance with the Chapter 38 policy conditions. Ensure all declarations are uploaded in e-Sanchit before out-of-charge is sought from the proper officer.
ITC (HS) Import Policy, Chapter 38

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is assuming that thermite welding portions clear as standard industrial chemicals without scrutiny of the Chapter 38 policy conditions. Policy condition nos. 1 and 2 of Chapter 38 may impose end-use, licensing, or documentation obligations that must be satisfied at the bill-of-entry stage; consignments presented without the requisite compliance documentation are detained pending regularisation.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 3810 10 20 require BIS certification?

No, no BIS Quality Control Order covers thermite welding portions or alumina thermic heat generators. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, subject to policy condition nos. 1 and 2 of Chapter 38.

What do ITC (HS) policy condition nos. 1 and 2 of Chapter 38 require for this product?

The specific obligations under policy conditions 1 and 2 of Chapter 38 should be confirmed against the current edition of the ITC (HS) Schedule published by DGFT, as these conditions set out the precise licensing, end-use, or documentation requirements applicable at the time of import.

Can thermite welding portions be imported freely, or is a prior licence required?

Import under this CTI may be subject to conditions — not unconditionally free — per the ITC (HS) policy conditions applicable to Chapter 38; compliance with those conditions must be established before out-of-charge is granted by customs.

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