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Organic composite solvents, thinners and paint or varnish removers

MEFCC CLEARANCE

HSN 3814 00 29 (organic composite solvents, thinners, and prepared paint or varnish removers) is subject to oversight by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MEFCC) under the Ozone Depleting Substances (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000, the Hazardous Waste (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016, and the Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) classifies import as Free under DGFT Notification 44/2025-26, subject to ITC (HS) policy conditions 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6 of Chapter 38.

What this is
HSN code
3814 00 29
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
  • Hazardous waste permit from MEFCC
  • PLI insurance certificate from 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. 1
    Verify whether the solvent formulation contains any ozone-depleting substance (ODS) listed under the Ozone Depleting Substances (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000. ODS-bearing imports are subject to ITC (HS) policy conditions 3, 5, and 6 of Chapter 38 and require prior approval from MEFCC before the bill of entry is filed.
    Ozone Depleting Substances (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000 · ITC (HS) Chapter 38, policy conditions 3, 5 and 6
  2. 2
    Where the consignment constitutes or contains hazardous waste, ensure compliance with Rules 12 and 13 of the Hazardous Waste (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016, and confirm the import is consistent with General Note 8(b) of the ITC (HS) import policy. Non-compliant waste consignments are liable to re-export or confiscation.
    Rules 12 and 13, Hazardous Waste (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016 · General Note 8(b), ITC (HS) Import Policy
  3. 3
    Where the imported quantity of a specified hazardous substance exceeds the threshold prescribed under the Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991, obtain an insurance policy covering public liability before taking delivery. Reference S.O. 227(E) dated 24-03-1992 issued by MoEF for the list of specified substances and quantity thresholds.
    Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991 · S.O. 227(E) dated 24-03-1992 (MoEF) · ITC (HS) Chapter 38, policy conditions 1 and 2
A word of counsel

The most frequent error on this tariff line is importing a multi-component solvent blend without screening the formulation against the ODS schedule: a single ODS-listed constituent in the mixture brings the entire consignment within the restricted-approval regime under policy conditions 3, 5, and 6 of Chapter 38, even though the headline ITC status is Free under DGFT Notification 44/2025-26. Consignments detained for ODS non-disclosure are subject to seizure and prosecution under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, in addition to Customs penalties.

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Frequently asked
Does HSN 3814 00 29 require BIS certification?
No, organic composite solvents and thinners under this tariff line are not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change under the Ozone Depleting Substances (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000 and the Hazardous Waste (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016, with DGFT policy conditions applying at the bill-of-entry stage.
Is the import of all solvents under this CTI freely permitted, or are there residual restrictions?
DGFT Notification 44/2025-26 dated 15-10-2025 classifies import as Free, but this status is conditional: ODS-containing formulations remain subject to ITC (HS) Chapter 38 policy conditions 3, 5, and 6, and waste imports remain subject to Rules 12 and 13 of the Hazardous Waste Rules, 2016, regardless of the Free headline status.
When does the Public Liability Insurance obligation attach to an import under this HSN?
The PLI Act, 1991 obligation attaches when the imported hazardous substance exceeds the quantity threshold specified in S.O. 227(E) dated 24-03-1992; the insurance policy must be in force before the importer takes delivery of the consignment.
Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: MEFCC / DGFT / Indian Customs CUSDATA.
Related
ChapterChapter 38 · Miscellaneous chemical productsHSNORGANIC COMPOSITE SOLVENTS AND THINNERS, NOT ELSEWHERE SPECIFIED OR INCLUDED; PREPARED PAINT OR VARNISH REMOVERSHSNOrganic composite solvents and thinners, not elsewhere specified or included; prepared paint or varnish removers: