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Prepared additives for mineral oils and similar liquids

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 3811 90 00 (other prepared additives for mineral oils) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under policy condition nos. 1 and 2 of Chapter 38. No additional sectoral PGA clearance is indicated for this residual tariff line beyond the DGFT policy overlay.

What this is

HSN code

3811 90 00

Chapter

38 · Miscellaneous chemical products

Primary regulator

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

Customs documentation

Import policy declaration from DGFT
Chapter 38 condition compliance from CBIC

Compliance steps

1
Before filing the bill of entry, verify that the import of the specific additive formulation is permissible under ITC (HS) policy condition nos. 1 and 2 of Chapter 38. Where those conditions impose a licence or restriction, obtain the relevant DGFT authorisation before the consignment departs the country of export.
ITC (HS) policy condition nos. 1 and 2 of Chapter 38
2
Declare compliance with Chapter 38 policy conditions at the bill-of-entry stage. The proper officer will verify the declared end-use category and policy-condition adherence; failure to satisfy either condition renders the consignment liable to detention and re-export.
ITC (HS) policy condition nos. 1 and 2 of Chapter 38

A word of counsel

The most common error on this residual tariff line is filing without first checking which of policy condition nos. 1 and 2 of Chapter 38 applies to the specific additive formulation being imported — anti-knock preparations, viscosity improvers, and anti-corrosive additives may each attract different condition triggers. A misdeclared or unchecked policy condition at bill-of-entry stage results in consignment detention and potential re-export; confirming applicability with DGFT before shipment eliminates this exposure.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 3811 90 00 require BIS certification?

No, no BIS Quality Control Order covers this residual prepared-additives tariff line. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade under policy condition nos. 1 and 2 of Chapter 38.

What do ITC (HS) policy condition nos. 1 and 2 of Chapter 38 require at the bill of entry?

The conditions govern permissibility and may impose a licensing or end-use declaration requirement; the importer must confirm which sub-condition applies to the specific additive type before filing and produce the corresponding DGFT authorisation if triggered.

Does the policy condition apply to all sub-types of prepared additives under heading 3811?

Policy condition nos. 1 and 2 attach at the Chapter 38 level and may apply differently depending on the precise formulation; importers should confirm applicability against the current ITC (HS) Schedule with DGFT before placing the purchase order.

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