Containing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), polychlorinated terphenyls (PCTs) or polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs)

Chemical preparations containing PCBs, PCTs or PBBs

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 3824 82 00 (chemical preparations containing polychlorinated biphenyls, polychlorinated terphenyls, or polybrominated biphenyls) is subject to ITC (HS) import policy conditions 1, 2 and 3 of Chapter 38, administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT). These policy conditions govern the restricted-import status of persistent organic pollutants and halogenated compounds under the Chapter 38 general notes.

What this is

HSN code

3824 82 00

Chapter

38 · Miscellaneous chemical products

Primary regulator

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

Customs documentation

Policy condition compliance from DGFT
Import Licence from DGFT

Compliance steps

1
Verify that the import satisfies ITC (HS) policy conditions 1, 2 and 3 of Chapter 38 before filing the bill of entry. Non-compliance with any of the three conditions renders the consignment liable to detention and Restricted-import enforcement under the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992.
ITC (HS) Import Policy, Chapter 38, policy condition nos. 1, 2 and 3
2
File the bill of entry with documentary evidence of compliance with all applicable Chapter 38 policy conditions. Upload supporting documents in e-Sanchit before seeking out-of-charge; the customs officer will verify policy-condition fulfilment prior to clearance.
ITC (HS) Import Policy, Chapter 38, policy condition nos. 1, 2 and 3

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is treating it as a routine Chapter 38 chemical entry without identifying which of policy conditions 1, 2 and 3 specifically apply to the PCB/PCT/PBB content of the preparation. Each condition may impose a distinct substantive requirement; failing to address all three at the bill-of-entry stage results in consignment detention while the customs officer seeks clarification, accruing demurrage and ground rent pending resolution.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 3824 82 00 require BIS certification?

No, no BIS Quality Control Order covers chemical preparations containing PCBs, PCTs or PBBs. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) Restricted-import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade under policy conditions 1, 2 and 3 of Chapter 38.

What do ITC (HS) Chapter 38 policy conditions 1, 2 and 3 require for this tariff line?

The regulatory record references conditions 1, 2 and 3 of Chapter 38 as applicable; the full text of each condition is published in the current ITC (HS) Schedule I and should be confirmed against the operative edition before the purchase order is placed.

Can PCB-containing preparations be imported freely if the quantity is small?

No. The Restricted-import status under the ITC (HS) policy applies regardless of quantity, and all three Chapter 38 policy conditions must be satisfied before customs out-of-charge is granted.

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