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Pickling preparations and soldering, brazing or welding powders and pastes

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 3810 10 90 (pickling preparations for metal surfaces; soldering, brazing or welding powders and pastes consisting of metal and other materials) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), with policy conditions 1 and 2 of Chapter 38 applicable at the bill-of-entry stage.

What this is
HSN code
3810 10 90
Chapter
38 · Miscellaneous chemical products
Primary regulator
DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy conditions 1 and 2 of Chapter 38
Customs documentation
  • Policy condition declaration from DGFT
  • Chapter 38 qualifiers from CBIC
Compliance steps
  1. 1
    Verify whether the consignment is subject to ITC (HS) policy condition 1 and/or condition 2 of Chapter 38 before filing the bill of entry. Confirm the applicable condition with the Directorate General of Foreign Trade and ensure the corresponding documentation is in order.
    ITC (HS) import policy conditions 1 and 2 of Chapter 38
  2. 2
    Upload any mandatory documents required under the applicable Chapter 38 policy conditions in e-Sanchit prior to seeking out-of-charge. Non-compliance with the policy conditions at the bill-of-entry stage exposes the consignment to detention and customs enforcement.
    ITC (HS) import policy conditions 1 and 2 of Chapter 38
A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is assuming the residual 'Other' classification under subheading 3810 10 carries no policy burden. Policy conditions 1 and 2 of Chapter 38 may impose substantive import controls — including restricted-import status or mandatory documentation — depending on the precise chemical composition of the preparation. Confirm the applicable condition against the current ITC (HS) Schedule before shipment; misdeclaration or omission of a required Chapter 38 qualifier at the bill of entry attracts detention and potential confiscation.

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Frequently asked
Does HSN 3810 10 90 require BIS certification?
No, pickling preparations and soldering or brazing powders and pastes under this tariff line are not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed solely by the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, with policy conditions 1 and 2 of Chapter 38 applicable.
What do ITC (HS) Chapter 38 policy conditions 1 and 2 require for this tariff line?
The CCR indicates this CTI may be subject to conditions 1 and 2 of Chapter 38 of the ITC (HS) Schedule; the precise documentation or licence requirement depends on the specific chemical composition and should be confirmed against the current ITC (HS) policy published by DGFT before the bill of entry is filed.
Does the 'Other' residual classification at the 8-digit level affect the policy condition obligation?
No. The residual 'Other' classification under 3810 10 90 does not exempt the consignment from the Chapter 38 policy conditions; the obligation attaches at the subheading level and applies to any preparation falling within the scope of this tariff line.
Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: DGFT / Indian Customs CUSDATA.
Related
ChapterChapter 38 · Miscellaneous chemical productsHSNPICKLING PREPARATIONS FOR METAL SURFACES; FLUXES AND OTHER AUXILIARY PREPARATIONS FOR SOLDERING, BRAZING OR WELDING; SOLDERING, BRAZING OR WELDING POWDERS AND PASTES CONSISTING OF METAL AND OTHER MATERIALS; PREPARATIONS OF A KIND USED AS CORES OR COATINGS FOR WELDING ELECTRODES OR RODSHSNPickling preparations for metal surfaces; soldering, brazing or welding powders and pastes consisting of metal and other materials: