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Organic composite solvents, thinners and paint or varnish removers

MEFCC CLEARANCE

HSN 3814 00 19 (organic composite solvents and thinners, other) is subject to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MEFCC) regulatory framework, including the Ozone Depleting Substances (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000 and the Hazardous Waste (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) classifies import under this tariff item as Free per DGFT Notification 44/2025-26 dated 15-10-2025, subject to ITC (HS) policy conditions 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 of Chapter 38.

What this is

HSN code

3814 00 19

Chapter

38 · Miscellaneous chemical products

Primary regulator

MEFCC · Ozone Depleting Substances (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000; Hazardous Waste (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016

Customs documentation

ODS compliance declaration from MEFCC
Insurance policy from insurer
ITC (HS) policy compliance from DGFT

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
Where the consignment contains ozone depleting substances, confirm compliance with policy conditions 3, 5 and 6 of Chapter 38 of the ITC (HS) and the Ozone Depleting Substances (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000 as amended. Non-compliant ODS imports are liable to seizure and confiscation under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
ITC (HS) Chapter 38, policy conditions 3, 5 and 6 · Ozone Depleting Substances (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000
2
Where the import involves specified hazardous substances exceeding the prescribed quantities, the owner must take out a Public Liability Insurance policy before clearance, as required under the Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991. Reference S.O. 227(E) dated 24-03-1992 issued by MoEF for the applicable thresholds and conditions.
S.O. 227(E) dated 24-03-1992 · Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991
3
Where the goods constitute waste, confirm compliance with para 8(b) of the General Notes to the ITC (HS) import policy and Rules 12 and 13 of the Hazardous Waste (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016. Also verify compliance with ITC (HS) policy conditions 1 and 2 of Chapter 38 and para 8(a) of the General Notes.
ITC (HS) General Notes para 8(a) and 8(b) · Hazardous Waste (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016, Rules 12 and 13

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is filing under the Free import status without screening the specific formulation for ozone depleting substance content or hazardous-waste classification — both of which trigger independent MEFCC-overlay obligations regardless of the general ITC (HS) Free status. A consignment that is Free under DGFT Notification 44/2025-26 may simultaneously attract ODS policy conditions and compulsory Public Liability Insurance, and absence of either at the bill-of-entry stage results in detention and ground rent pending documentary rectification.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 3814 00 19 require BIS certification?

No. No BIS Quality Control Order covers organic composite solvents and thinners under this residual tariff item. Import is governed by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change framework under the Ozone Depleting Substances (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000 and the Hazardous Waste (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016, with DGFT policy conditions applicable under Chapter 38.

Does the Free import status under DGFT Notification 44/2025-26 override the ODS policy conditions?

No. The Free classification determines the licensing category but does not override the substantive policy conditions; ITC (HS) Chapter 38 conditions 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 apply concurrently, and ODS-containing formulations remain subject to the Ozone Depleting Substances (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000 regardless of the Free status.

When does the Public Liability Insurance requirement apply to this tariff line?

The obligation to maintain a Public Liability Insurance policy under the Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991 is triggered when the import involves specified hazardous substances in quantities exceeding the thresholds prescribed under S.O. 227(E) dated 24-03-1992; the insurance must be in place before customs out-of-charge.

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