Skip to main content
Access IndiaPLATFORM
HomeHSNChapter 38HSN 3811 11 00

Based on lead compounds

Lead compound-based anti-knock preparations for mineral oils

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 3811 11 00 (Based on lead compounds) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), with import governed by policy condition nos. 1 and 2 of Chapter 38. No sectoral PGA licence applies; compliance turns on satisfying the applicable ITC (HS) policy conditions at the bill of entry.

What this is
HSN code
3811 11 00
Chapter
38 · Miscellaneous chemical products
Primary regulator
DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy conditions 1 and 2, Chapter 38
Customs documentation
  • ITC (HS) policy declaration from DGFT
  • Chapter 38 qualifier documents from CBIC
Compliance steps
  1. 1
    Verify that the import satisfies ITC (HS) 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 and refusal of out-of-charge by the proper officer.
    ITC (HS) import policy conditions 1 and 2, Chapter 38
  2. 2
    Upload all Chapter 38 mandatory qualifier documents in e-Sanchit at the bill of entry stage. The proper officer will verify compliance with the policy conditions before granting out-of-charge.
    ITC (HS) import policy conditions 1 and 2, Chapter 38
A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is assuming that the absence of a named PGA licence means import is freely permitted. This tariff line carries ITC (HS) policy condition nos. 1 and 2 of Chapter 38, and failure to document compliance with both conditions at the bill-of-entry stage exposes the consignment to detention pending DGFT clarification. Confirm the operative content of both conditions directly against the current ITC (HS) schedule before the purchase order is placed.

Need a regulatory steer on this product?
Speak to a regulatory counsel about your specific HSN, IS, and supplier situation.
Speak to an Expert
Frequently asked
Does HSN 3811 11 00 require BIS certification?
No, lead compound-based anti-knock preparations are not within the BIS Quality Control Order regime. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) 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 conditions 1 and 2 of Chapter 38 require for this tariff line?
The regulatory record records that import under CTI 3811 11 00 may be subject to policy condition nos. 1 and 2 of Chapter 38; the precise operative text of each condition must be verified against the current ITC (HS) Schedule I as published by DGFT.
What happens if the bill of entry is filed without addressing the Chapter 38 policy conditions?
The proper officer may refuse out-of-charge and detain the consignment pending production of evidence of compliance, exposing the importer to demurrage and ground rent at the port of entry.
Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: DGFT / Indian Customs CUSDATA.
Related