90-Day Interim Relief for
Non-Insecticidal Schedule Chemicals Imports Without an Import Permit but with
Bond
Import
permits are temporarily waived for eligible non-insecticidal imports against an
End-Use Bond and undertaking. The relaxation is available from 01.10.2026 to 30.12.2026.
1. Background: Instruction No. 18/2026-Customs dated
01.10.2026 required import permits for substances listed under the Schedule to
the Insecticides Act, 1968, even when imported for non-insecticidal purposes,
including acrylonitrile.
2. Trade Difficulties: Importers, particularly traders importing
bulk chemicals on behalf of multiple actual users, faced difficulties in
obtaining permits, resulting in consignments being held up at ports.
3. 90-Day Relaxation: CBIC has permitted clearance of such
consignments for 90 days
from 01.10.2026, based on submission of an End-Use Bond instead
of an import permit.
4. Mandatory Undertaking: Importers must undertake that:
o Goods
are imported exclusively for non-insecticidal use.
o Goods
will not be used, sold or supplied for insecticidal purposes.
o Names
and addresses of actual users will be furnished.
5. Existing Shipments: The facility also covers consignments
already held at ports solely for want of the import permit.
6. Exclusions: The relaxation will not apply where other
violations are detected or specific intelligence indicates possible diversion
for insecticidal use.
7. Implementation: NCTC will modify the Risk Management
System (RMS). Customs Houses must align local procedures and issue suitable
Public Notices.
8. Review: The interim measure will be reviewed in
consultation with CIB&RC, Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
and DGFT.
[CBIC Instruction No. 23/2026-Customs dated
10.11.2026]
Subject: Requirement of
import permit for non-insecticidal use of insecticides - interim facilitation
for a period of 90 days.
Reference
is invited to Instruction No. 18/2026-Customs dated 01.10.2026, whereby the
requirement of an import permit for import of substances included in the
Schedule to the Insecticides Act, 1968 for non-insecticidal uses, including
acrylonitrile, was brought to the notice of field formations. The said
requirement arises from the Insecticides Third (Amendment) Rules, 2026,
notified by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare vide G.S.R.
597(E) dated 08.07.2026, arid is in force from 08.07.2026.
2.
Representations have been received from the trade stating that importers who
are not themselves manufacturers, including traders who import liquid bulk
chemicals on behalf of several actual users, are unable to apply for the import
permit and that consignments contracted and shipped earlier are being held at
ports. Further, representations from trade have also stated that in view of the
time required to obtain import permit suitable relief may be provided tor a transitionary period. The issue was examined in
consultation with CIB&RC and the Directorate General of Foreign Trade.
3.
In view of above and ongoing litigation on the issue, as a facilitative
measure, the Board has decided that, for a period of 90 days from the date of
issuance of Instruction No. 18/2026-Customs dated 01.10.2026, consignments of
substances included in the Schedule to the Insecticides Act, 1968 declared for
non-insecticidal use shall be released based on the submission of end use bond.
4.
The importer shall also furnish an undertaking that thegoods
are imported for non-insecticidal use and goods shall not be used, sold or
supplied for insecticidal use, along with the name and address of the actual
user (s). This facility shall also apply to consignments declared for
non-insecticidal use presently held solely for want of the import permit. It
shall not apply where any other violation is noticed or where there is specific
intelligence of diversion to insecticidal use. NCTC shall also undertake
suitable modifications in the risk management system in this regard.
5.
This Instruction shall be an interim facilitation measure. It shall be reviewed
in consultation with the CIB&RC, Department of Agriculture & Farmers
Welfare and the Directorate General of Foreign Trade.
6.
Instruction No. 18/2026-Customs dated 01.10.2026 stands modified to the above
extent.
7.
Board desires that for the sake of uniformity the Custom Houses shall
immediately align their local procedures in line with the above clarification.
Suitable public notice may be issued to guide the trade and industries.
Difficulties,
if any, in implementation of these instructions may be brought to the notice of
the Board.
F.
No. 450/51/2018-Cus.Ill