Containing methane, ethane or propane chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), whether not containing hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs)

Organic composite solvents containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)

MEFCC CLEARANCE

HSN 3814 00 11 (composite solvents containing CFCs) is subject to regulation by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MEFCC) under the Ozone Depleting Substances (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000, as the import of chlorofluorocarbon-containing solvents and thinners constitutes a controlled ODS transaction. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) classifies import as Free under DGFT Notification 44/2025-26 dated 15-10-2025, subject to ITC (HS) policy conditions 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 of Chapter 38 and compliance with General Note 8(a) of the ITC (HS) import policy.

What this is

HSN code

3814 00 11

Chapter

38 · Miscellaneous chemical products

Primary regulator

MEFCC · Ozone Depleting Substances (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000

Customs documentation

ODS import authorisation from MEFCC
Import Licence from DGFT
Insurance policy from PLI Act insurer

Applicable Partner Government Agencies

MEFCCMEFCC·Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

Procedural directions for customs clearance are issued by: Directorate General of Foreign Trade.

Compliance steps

1
Obtain ODS import authorisation from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change under the Ozone Depleting Substances (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000 before shipment. Verify compliance with policy conditions 3, 5 and 6 of Chapter 38 of the ITC (HS), which govern the quantity, use category and documentation applicable to controlled ozone-depleting substances.
Ozone Depleting Substances (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000 · ITC (HS) Chapter 38 policy conditions 3, 5 and 6
2
Confirm compliance with ITC (HS) Chapter 38 policy conditions 1 and 2 and with General Note 8(a) of the ITC (HS) import policy at the bill-of-entry stage. Where the imported quantity of this specified hazardous substance exceeds the quantity prescribed under S.O. 227(E) dated 24-03-1992, the owner must hold a valid public liability insurance policy under the provisions of the Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991.
S.O. 227(E) dated 24-03-1992 issued by MoEF · ITC (HS) Chapter 38 policy conditions 1 and 2 · General Note 8(a) of ITC (HS) import policy
3
If the consignment constitutes or includes waste, ensure compliance with Rules 12 and 13 of the Hazardous Waste (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016 and General Note 8(b) of the ITC (HS) import policy. Note that the Finance Bill 2025 changes applicable to this CTI took effect from 01-05-2025 and must be reflected in duty computation.
Rules 12 and 13, Hazardous Waste (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016 · General Note 8(b) of ITC (HS) import policy · Finance Bill 2025 w.e.f. 01-05-2025

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is treating the DGFT 'Free' import status under Notification 44/2025-26 as removing all pre-import obligations, when the ODS policy conditions 3, 5 and 6 of Chapter 38 and the MEFCC authorisation under the Ozone Depleting Substances Rules remain independently mandatory. A consignment that clears DGFT policy without the MEFCC ODS authorisation in place is liable to detention and confiscation under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986; the public liability insurance obligation under S.O. 227(E) further applies where prescribed quantity thresholds are exceeded, irrespective of import-policy status.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 3814 00 11 require BIS certification?

No, no BIS Quality Control Order covers CFC-containing organic composite solvents. Import is governed by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change under the Ozone Depleting Substances (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000, with DGFT policy conditions 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 of Chapter 38 applying at the bill-of-entry stage.

What changed under DGFT Notification 44/2025-26 and the Finance Bill 2025 for this CTI?

DGFT Notification 44/2025-26 dated 15-10-2025 classifies import under this CTI as Free; the Finance Bill 2025 amendments affecting this tariff line came into effect from 01-05-2025 and must be reflected in duty computation at the bill of entry.

When does the public liability insurance obligation arise for CFC solvent imports?

The obligation arises when the imported quantity of the specified hazardous substance exceeds the threshold prescribed under S.O. 227(E) dated 24-03-1992; at that point the owner must hold a valid insurance policy under the Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991 before out-of-charge is granted.

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