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

Composite solvents and thinners containing HCFC methane, ethane or propane

MEFCC CLEARANCE

HSN 3814 00 22 covers organic composite solvents and thinners containing methane-, ethane- or propane-based hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) and is regulated as an ozone-depleting substance by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MEFCC) under the Ozone Depleting Substances (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has notified import as Free under DGFT Notification 44/2025-26 dated 15-10-2025, subject to policy conditions 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 of Chapter 38 of the ITC (HS).

What this is

HSN code

3814 00 22

Chapter

38 · Miscellaneous chemical products

Primary regulator

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

Customs documentation

ODS import permit from MEFCC
Import policy declaration from DGFT
Insurance certificate 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 the required MEFCC authorisation for import of ozone-depleting substances under the Ozone Depleting Substances (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000, as amended. Confirm compliance with policy conditions 3, 5 and 6 of Chapter 38 of the ITC (HS), which govern ODS-specific import conditions, and with conditions 1 and 2 of Chapter 38 applicable to this tariff line.
Ozone Depleting Substances (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000 · ITC (HS) policy conditions 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 of Chapter 38
2
Where the quantity of the HCFC-bearing solvent exceeds the threshold specified under the Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991, the importer must take out an insurance policy before clearance. Reference S.O. 227(E) dated 24-03-1992 issued by MoEF for the notified quantities and applicable insurance requirements.
Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991 · S.O. 227(E) dated 24-03-1992
3
Ensure compliance with Para 8(a) of the General Notes regarding import policy, and — where any portion of the consignment constitutes a hazardous waste — with Para 8(b) of the General Notes and Rules 12 and 13 of the Hazardous Waste (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016.
ITC (HS) General Notes Para 8(a) and 8(b) · Hazardous Waste (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is treating the DGFT 'Free' status as unconditional. The import-free notification under DGFT Notification 44/2025-26 does not suspend the MEFCC ODS authorisation requirement or the Chapter 38 policy conditions; consignments presented without a valid MEFCC permit are detained at port regardless of the ITC (HS) policy category. Additionally, importers frequently overlook the Public Liability Insurance obligation for quantities exceeding the S.O. 227(E) thresholds, which is a separate statutory requirement independent of the ODS permit.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 3814 00 22 require BIS certification?

No, no BIS Quality Control Order covers HCFC-containing composite solvents under this tariff line. Import is governed by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change under the Ozone Depleting Substances (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000, with ITC (HS) Chapter 38 policy conditions administered by DGFT.

What Chapter 38 policy conditions apply to this tariff line?

Policy conditions 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 of Chapter 38 of the ITC (HS) apply; conditions 3, 5 and 6 are specific to ozone-depleting substances, while conditions 1 and 2 cover the broader Chapter 38 import framework under Para 8(a) of the General Notes.

When does the Public Liability Insurance obligation apply to this import?

The insurance obligation under the Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991 is triggered when the quantity of the specified hazardous substance exceeds the threshold notified under S.O. 227(E) dated 24-03-1992; the insurer policy must be in place before customs out-of-charge.

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