Containing 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6-hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH (ISO)), including lindane (ISO, INN)

Chemical preparations containing hexachlorocyclohexane or lindane

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 3824 85 00 (chemical preparations containing HCH (ISO), including lindane (ISO, INN)) is subject to ITC (HS) import policy conditions 1, 2 and 3 to Chapter 38, administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT). These conditions govern the permissibility of import and any documentary or licensing obligations at the bill-of-entry stage.

What this is

HSN code

3824 85 00

Chapter

38 · Miscellaneous chemical products

Primary regulator

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

Customs documentation

Import Licence from DGFT
Policy condition compliance from DGFT

Compliance steps

1
Verify compliance with ITC (HS) policy conditions 1, 2 and 3 to Chapter 38 before filing the bill of entry. These conditions govern the permissibility of importing preparations containing 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6-hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH (ISO)) or lindane (ISO, INN) and must be satisfied in full prior to customs clearance.
ITC (HS) Import Policy, Chapter 38, policy conditions 1, 2 and 3
2
Obtain and upload any licence or documentary evidence required under the applicable Chapter 38 policy conditions in e-Sanchit at the bill of entry. Failure to satisfy all three conditions renders the consignment liable to detention under the Customs Act, 1962.
ITC (HS) Import Policy, Chapter 38, policy conditions 1, 2 and 3

A word of counsel

The single most common error on this tariff line is assuming that generic 'chemical preparation' status under heading 3824 places the consignment in a free-import category; preparations containing HCH or lindane are expressly carved out and made subject to three discrete policy conditions under Chapter 38. Confirm each of the three conditions is individually satisfied before vessel departure — partial compliance does not constitute lawful import, and detention at the port of entry will accrue demurrage and ground rent pending DGFT policy resolution.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 3824 85 00 require BIS certification?

No, no BIS Quality Control Order covers chemical preparations containing hexachlorocyclohexane or lindane. Import of this tariff line is governed by the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, subject to policy conditions 1, 2 and 3 to Chapter 38.

What are the three ITC (HS) policy conditions applicable to Chapter 38 for this tariff line?

The specific text of policy conditions 1, 2 and 3 to Chapter 38 is published in the ITC (HS) Schedule I by DGFT; importers must review the current Schedule directly, as each condition sets a distinct licensing or documentary requirement that must be satisfied at the bill-of-entry stage.

What happens if the import does not satisfy all three Chapter 38 policy conditions?

Non-compliance with any of the three ITC (HS) policy conditions renders the consignment an unauthorised Restricted-policy import, exposing the importer to detention, confiscation, and monetary penalty under the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992.

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