Softeners for rubber

Softeners for rubber, compound stabilisers

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 3812 39 20 (Softeners for rubber) is subject to ITC (HS) import policy conditions nos. 1 and 2 of Chapter 38, administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT). Importers must verify compliance with both policy conditions at the bill-of-entry stage before seeking customs out-of-charge.

What this is

HSN code

3812 39 20

Chapter

38 · Miscellaneous chemical products

Primary regulator

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

Customs documentation

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

Compliance steps

1
Verify that the import satisfies ITC (HS) policy condition nos. 1 and 2 of Chapter 38 before filing the bill of entry. Both conditions apply cumulatively to this tariff line and must be addressed in the import documentation submitted to customs.
ITC (HS) import policy conditions 1 and 2 of Chapter 38 · DGFT
2
Ensure all required documentation evidencing compliance with the applicable Chapter 38 policy conditions is available at the port and uploaded in e-Sanchit prior to customs out-of-charge. Absence of compliant documentation may result in consignment detention.
ITC (HS) Schedule I, Chapter 38 · DGFT policy

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is treating softeners for rubber as a free-import chemical because no sectoral PGA licence is visibly required — policy conditions nos. 1 and 2 of Chapter 38 impose substantive import-eligibility criteria that must be satisfied before the bill of entry is accepted. Importers who file without confirming the content of both conditions risk consignment detention and ground rent pending DGFT clarification.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 3812 39 20 require BIS certification?

No, softeners for rubber under this tariff line are not subject to any BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed solely by the ITC (HS) policy conditions nos. 1 and 2 of Chapter 38 administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade.

What do ITC (HS) policy conditions 1 and 2 of Chapter 38 require for this tariff line?

The specific content of conditions nos. 1 and 2 should be confirmed from the current ITC (HS) Schedule I published by DGFT, as these conditions govern the eligibility criteria and any associated documentation or end-use restrictions applicable to Chapter 38 chemicals.

Is a DGFT licence required to import softeners for rubber under HSN 3812 39 20?

The tariff line is subject to Chapter 38 policy conditions nos. 1 and 2; whether those conditions require a formal DGFT licence or a declaration must be confirmed from the current ITC (HS) Schedule I, as the CCR flags both conditions without specifying their detailed requirements.

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