Containing perfluorooctane sulphonic acid, its salts, perfluorooctane sulphonamides, or perfluorooctane sulphonyl fluoride
Preparations containing perfluorooctane sulphonic acid or its derivatives
HSN 3824 87 00 covers chemical preparations containing perfluorooctane sulphonic acid (PFOS), its salts, perfluorooctane sulphonamides, or perfluorooctane sulphonyl fluoride, and 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 PFOS-containing chemical preparations at the bill of entry.
- Import Licence from DGFT
- ITC (HS) policy compliance from DGFT
- 1Verify the applicable ITC (HS) policy conditions 1, 2 and 3 of Chapter 38 before placing the import order. Determine whether the specific PFOS-containing preparation qualifies for any carve-out or whether a DGFT import licence or prior permission is required under the Restricted-import status.ITC (HS) Import Policy, Chapter 38, policy conditions 1, 2 and 3
- 2File the bill of entry with documentation satisfying all applicable Chapter 38 policy conditions. Ensure the relevant DGFT authorisation or licence is uploaded in e-Sanchit before the out-of-charge instruction is issued by the proper officer.ITC (HS) Import Policy, Chapter 38, policy conditions 1, 2 and 3
The most common error on this tariff line is assuming that a general chemical import authorisation covers PFOS-containing preparations; policy conditions 1, 2 and 3 of Chapter 38 impose specific and cumulative obligations, and non-compliance with any single condition renders the entire consignment liable to detention and refusal of out-of-charge. Importers should obtain written confirmation from DGFT on the applicable authorisation pathway before shipment, as the regulatory record does not specify a blanket licence pathway and the conditions differ in their scope.