Damp proof or water proof compounds

Damp proof and water proof compounds for cement, mortar

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 3824 40 10 (Damp proof or water proof compounds) is subject to ITC (HS) import policy conditions administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), specifically policy conditions 1, 2 and 3 of Chapter 38. Importers must confirm compliance with all applicable Chapter 38 policy conditions before filing the bill of entry.

What this is

HSN code

3824 40 10

Chapter

38 · Miscellaneous chemical products

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy conditions 1, 2 and 3, Chapter 38

Customs documentation

ITC (HS) policy declaration from DGFT
Chapter 38 compliance declaration from importer

Compliance steps

1
Verify that the consignment satisfies ITC (HS) import policy conditions 1, 2 and 3 of Chapter 38 before filing the bill of entry. Non-compliance with any of these conditions renders the import unauthorised and exposes the consignment to detention and re-export under the Customs Act, 1962.
ITC (HS) import policy conditions 1, 2 and 3, Chapter 38
2
Prepare and retain documentary evidence of compliance with the applicable Chapter 38 policy conditions for production to the customs proper officer at the port of import. Upload all mandatory documents in e-Sanchit prior to filing the bill of entry.
ITC (HS) import policy conditions 1, 2 and 3, Chapter 38 · Customs Act, 1962

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is treating the Chapter 38 policy conditions as generic chemical-chapter formalities rather than as binding pre-import clearance requirements. Policy conditions 1, 2 and 3 of Chapter 38 may impose end-use restrictions, licensing requirements, or specific documentation obligations; failure to identify and satisfy whichever conditions apply to the specific formulation of damp proof or water proof compound can result in consignment detention and demurrage at the port of import.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 3824 40 10 require BIS certification?

No, damp proof and water proof compounds under this tariff line are not subject to a BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, with policy conditions 1, 2 and 3 of Chapter 38 as the operative compliance framework.

What are ITC (HS) Chapter 38 policy conditions 1, 2 and 3?

The specific requirements of these conditions are set out in the ITC (HS) Schedule published by DGFT; importers should consult the current ITC (HS) Schedule to confirm the precise obligations applicable to their consignment before placement of the purchase order.

Does the Chapter 38 policy condition requirement apply to all consignments of this product regardless of quantity?

The regulatory record does not record any de minimis or quantity-based carve-out; the policy conditions apply to import under this CTI as stated, and all consignments should be treated as subject to conditions 1, 2 and 3 of Chapter 38 unless DGFT publishes a specific exemption.

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