Cadmium, wrought

Cadmium wrought, other base metal articles

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 8112 69 20 (Cadmium, wrought) is governed by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under the ITC (HS) import policy: wrought cadmium itself imports as Free, while cadmium powder under this heading is Restricted per DGFT Notification 20/2015-20 dated 07-07-2022. Where the consignment constitutes metal scrap or waste, additional compliance under DGFT pre-shipment inspection requirements, specified-port restrictions, and the Hazardous Waste (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016 applies.

What this is

HSN code

8112 69 20

Chapter

81 · Other base metals; cermets; articles thereof

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, Chapter 81; Hazardous Waste (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016

Customs documentation

Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from DGFT
Import policy declaration from DGFT
Hazardous waste forms from CPCB

Compliance steps

1
Confirm the precise sub-form of cadmium being imported: wrought cadmium is Free under the ITC (HS) policy, but cadmium powder is Restricted and requires a DGFT licence before shipment. Upload the Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate (document code 856001) in e-Sanchit before filing the bill of entry; PSICs dated on or after 01-07-2022 must be generated through the DGFT online system or they will not be accepted by Indian Customs.
DGFT Notification 20/2015-20 dated 07-07-2022 · DGFT Trade Notice 03/2022-23 dated 26-04-2022
2
Where the consignment is metal scrap or waste, route through a specified port or location as required under Para 2.54 of the Handbook of Procedures (HBP) and DGFT Public Notice 64/2015-20 dated 19-02-2020. Scrap from non-safe countries requires a PSIC; if imported through specified ports from safe countries/regions, PSIC may be waived. Subject all waste imports to radioactive-contamination random checking per the SOP in DGFT Public Notice 37/2015-20 dated 15-11-2021.
DGFT PN 64/2015-20 dated 19-02-2020 · DGFT PN 46/2015-20 dated 14-01-2022 · DGFT PN 37/2015-20 dated 15-11-2021
3
For waste and scrap consignments, ensure compliance with Rules 11, 12 and 13 of the Hazardous Waste (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016 and Para 8(B) of the General Notes of the ITC (HS). Submit valid Forms 2, 6, 7 and 9 as prescribed in Schedules III, VI and VIII of those Rules, and confirm compliance with Paras 2.32, 2.54 and 2.55 of the Foreign Trade Policy.
Hazardous Waste (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016 · Para 8(B) General Notes ITC (HS) · Para 2.54 HBP

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is treating the Free-import status of wrought cadmium as extending to cadmium powder — it does not; cadmium powder is Restricted under DGFT Notification 20/2015-20 and requires a prior licence. Importers who ship powder under the wrought-metal description risk consignment detention, confiscation, and DGFT-policy enforcement at the bill-of-entry stage. Verify the precise product form on the commercial invoice before the purchase order is placed.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 8112 69 20 require BIS certification?

No, wrought cadmium and related articles under this tariff line fall outside the BIS Quality Control Order regime. Import is governed by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade under the ITC (HS) import policy, with cadmium powder subject to a Restricted-import condition under DGFT Notification 20/2015-20.

Is a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate required, and must it be generated online?

Yes, for metal scrap consignments a PSIC (document code 856001) must be uploaded in e-Sanchit before out-of-charge; all PSICs dated on or after 01-07-2022 must be generated through the DGFT online portal, and those not generated through the DGFT system may be rejected by Indian Customs authorities.

What additional obligations apply when importing cadmium waste or scrap under this CTI?

Waste and scrap imports must comply with Rules 11, 12 and 13 of the Hazardous Waste (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016 and Para 8(B) of the General Notes of the ITC (HS), requiring valid Forms 2, 6, 7 and 9 and clearance only through specified ports or locations.

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