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PVC monofilament, rods, sticks and profile shapes (other)

DGFT CLEARANCE · CBIC CLEARANCE

HSN 3916 20 19 (Other PVC monofilament, rods, sticks and profile shapes) is governed by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) ITC (HS) import policy and a mandatory Chapter 39 qualifier declaration under Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) Circular 23/2023-Cus. Importers must also assess applicability of DGFT Notification 7/2025-26, which introduces port restrictions on certain goods originating from Bangladesh.

What this is

HSN code

3916 20 19

Chapter

39 · Plastics and articles thereof

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, Chapter 39

Customs documentation

Chapter 39 qualifiers declaration to CBIC
Import policy compliance from DGFT
Bangladesh-origin port declaration from CBIC

Compliance steps

1
Include the mandatory additional qualifiers in the import declaration for Chapter 39 commodities as stipulated in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus. These qualifiers are mandatory with effect from 15 October 2023 and non-inclusion renders the bill of entry deficient at the assessment stage.
CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023, paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2
2
If the consignment originates from or is routed through Bangladesh, verify applicability of DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025. Paragraph 19 of the General Notes to ITC (HS) 2022 introduced by that notification imposes port restrictions; exemptions are set out in paragraphs 2 and 3 of the notification.
DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025, para 19 of General Notes to ITC (HS) 2022

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is treating the Chapter 39 qualifier obligation as a generic formality and omitting the specific chemical or compositional qualifiers required under paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus. An incomplete or absent qualifier declaration triggers examination and re-assessment at the port, generating detention and demurrage. For Bangladesh-origin shipments, failure to check port-restriction applicability under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 before vessel departure can result in consignment diversion costs or outright refusal of entry.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 3916 20 19 require BIS certification?

No, no BIS Quality Control Order covers PVC monofilament, rods, sticks or profile shapes under this tariff line. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade and the mandatory Chapter 39 qualifier declaration under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus.

Which chapters are covered by the mandatory qualifier requirement under CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus?

The mandatory qualifier obligation applies to import declarations for commodities under Chapters 28, 29, 32 and 39 and CTH 3808, effective 15 October 2023, as stipulated in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of CBIC Circular 23/2023-Cus dated 30-09-2023.

Are all goods originating from Bangladesh subject to port restrictions under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26?

Not all goods are restricted — paragraphs 2 and 3 of DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 set out categories exempted from the port restrictions introduced by paragraph 19 of the General Notes to ITC (HS) 2022.

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