Unwrought; powders

Unwrought chromium and chromium powders

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 8112 21 00 (Unwrought; powders) is subject to the ITC (HS) Restricted-import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), under which the import of chromium powder is classified as Restricted. A specific DGFT licence or policy condition compliance is required before a bill of entry can be filed for this tariff line.

What this is

HSN code

8112 21 00

Chapter

81 · Other base metals; cermets; articles thereof

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) Restricted import policy, Chapter 81

Customs documentation

Import Licence from DGFT
ITC (HS) policy compliance from DGFT

Compliance steps

1
Obtain the requisite DGFT import licence for chromium powder before filing the bill of entry, as the ITC (HS) import policy classifies this tariff line as Restricted. Importation without a valid DGFT licence exposes the consignment to detention and confiscation under the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992.
ITC (HS) Import Policy, Chapter 81 — Restricted import condition for chromium powder
2
Produce the DGFT import licence at customs and ensure it is uploaded in e-Sanchit prior to out-of-charge. The customs proper officer will verify the mandatory document before releasing the consignment.
ITC (HS) Import Policy, Chapter 81

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is conflating the Restricted status of chromium powder with the Free status of unwrought chromium metal — both fall under HSN 8112 21 00, but the ITC (HS) policy restriction is specifically directed at chromium powder. Importers shipping a blend of unwrought chromium and chromium powder in the same consignment should ensure the DGFT licence explicitly covers the powder form, as customs officers will assess the form of the goods at the time of examination.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 8112 21 00 require BIS certification?

No, unwrought chromium and chromium powders are not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. Import of chromium powder under this tariff line is governed by the ITC (HS) Restricted-import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, requiring a valid DGFT import licence.

Does the Restricted status apply to all goods under HSN 8112 21 00 or only to chromium powder?

The ITC (HS) policy restriction is specifically recorded for chromium powder; importers of other metals listed under heading 8112 should verify the applicable policy condition for their specific product before filing.

What happens if chromium powder is imported without a DGFT licence?

An unlicensed import of a Restricted commodity is liable to confiscation and monetary penalty under the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992, and the consignment may be detained pending adjudication or directed for re-export.

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