Unwrought; powders

Thallium unwrought metal and powders

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 8112 51 00 (Thallium, unwrought; powders) is subject to the ITC (HS) Restricted-import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), which classifies import of thallium powder as Restricted. No import of this tariff line may proceed without satisfying the applicable ITC (HS) policy condition administered by DGFT.

What this is

HSN code

8112 51 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 declaration

Compliance steps

1
Verify and obtain the applicable import authorisation from the Directorate General of Foreign Trade before shipment, as thallium powder is classified Restricted under the ITC (HS) Import Policy. Filing a bill of entry without the required DGFT authorisation renders the consignment liable to detention and confiscation.
ITC (HS) Import Policy, Chapter 81 — Restricted classification for thallium powder
2
Upload the DGFT import authorisation document in e-Sanchit at the bill of entry stage and ensure the authorisation is current and covers the quantity and form (unwrought metal or powder) of the consignment being imported.
ITC (HS) Import Policy, Chapter 81

A word of counsel

The Restricted classification under the ITC (HS) policy applies specifically to thallium powder; importers sourcing thallium in unwrought form should confirm whether their specific physical form and end-use falls within the same tariff line and Restricted condition, as misclassification between unwrought metal and powder can trigger enforcement at the bill-of-entry stage. A DGFT authorisation that does not precisely describe the imported form — unwrought versus powder — may be rejected by the proper officer, resulting in consignment detention and demurrage.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 8112 51 00 require BIS certification?

No, thallium unwrought metal and powders are not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) Restricted-import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, and a DGFT import authorisation is the operative requirement at the bill of entry.

Does the Restricted-import classification apply to both unwrought thallium and thallium powder under this tariff line?

The CCR expressly identifies thallium powder as Restricted; importers of unwrought thallium under the same 8-digit CTI should confirm the applicable policy condition with DGFT before shipment, as both forms share HSN 8112 51 00.

What enforcement action applies if thallium powder is imported without the required DGFT authorisation?

Import of a Restricted item without valid authorisation renders the consignment liable to detention, confiscation, and monetary penalty under the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992 and the Customs Act, 1962.

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