Other
Non-refractory mortars and concretes, other chemical preparations
DGFT CLEARANCE
HSN 3824 50 90 (Other non-refractory mortars and concretes) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), with policy condition nos. 1, 2 and 3 of Chapter 38 potentially applicable at the bill-of-entry stage.
What this is
HSN code
3824 50 90
Chapter
38 · Miscellaneous chemical products
Primary regulator
DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy conditions 1, 2 and 3, Chapter 38
Customs documentation
- ITC (HS) policy compliance from DGFT
- Chapter 38 qualifiers from CBIC
Compliance steps
- 1Verify applicability of ITC (HS) policy condition nos. 1, 2 and 3 of Chapter 38 before filing the bill of entry. Each condition may impose a separate licence, permit, or documentary requirement depending on the specific chemical composition of the product being imported.ITC (HS) Import Policy, Chapter 38, policy conditions 1, 2 and 3
- 2Upload all required Chapter 38 compliance documents in e-Sanchit at the bill of entry stage. The customs proper officer will verify mandatory documents before granting out-of-charge; consignments without the required documentation are liable to detention.ITC (HS) Import Policy, Chapter 38
A word of counsel
The most frequent error on this residual tariff line is assuming that the 'Other' classification carries no policy conditions. Policy condition nos. 1, 2 and 3 of Chapter 38 attach to the chemical composition of the imported product, not its tariff descriptor — a product that meets the compositional trigger of any one condition requires the corresponding documentation regardless of the residual 'Other' classification.
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Does HSN 3824 50 90 require BIS certification?
No, no BIS Quality Control Order covers non-refractory mortars and concretes classified under this residual tariff line. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, with policy condition nos. 1, 2 and 3 of Chapter 38 potentially applicable.
Are all three Chapter 38 policy conditions triggered for every consignment under this HSN?
Not necessarily; the CCR notes the conditions 'may' apply, meaning applicability depends on the specific composition and end-use of the product. Importers should assess each condition against the actual product before the bill of entry is filed.
What happens if an applicable Chapter 38 policy condition is not complied with at the bill of entry?
Non-compliance with an applicable ITC (HS) policy condition renders the consignment liable to detention and potential confiscation under the Customs Act, 1962, and exposes the importer to monetary penalty under DGFT enforcement provisions.
Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: DGFT / Indian Customs CUSDATA.
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