Andalusite

Andalusite, a refractory aluminosilicate mineral

NO PGA · STANDARD CUSTOMS PROCEDURE

HSN 2508 50 10 (Andalusite) is not covered by a Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Order and carries no Partner Government Agency clearance requirement at the tariff-line level. Import follows the standard customs procedure: Importer-Exporter Code, bill of entry, commercial invoice, packing list. Sibling minerals under heading 2508 — kyanite, sillimanite, mullite, and chamotte — share the same chapter but may be classified to distinct tariff lines, and calcined versus uncalcined forms can affect classification.

No partner government agency notification covers this tariff line.

A word of counsel

Andalusite, kyanite, and sillimanite are grouped at the 6-digit subheading level but split at the 8-digit line; presenting the wrong mineral species on the bill of entry invites re-classification and retrospective duty recovery. Calcination state is a further classifier — calcined refractory minerals destined for downstream industrial use may attract separate treatment. Confirm the mineral species, calcination state, and intended use against the customs tariff before shipment.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 2508 50 10 require any pre-import registration?

A valid Importer-Exporter Code is required for any commercial import; no product-specific registration applies to this tariff line.

What changes if the imported mineral is kyanite or sillimanite rather than andalusite?

Kyanite and sillimanite are classified to separate 8-digit lines within the same subheading 2508 50 group, and misidentification of the mineral species on entry documents may trigger re-classification and retrospective compliance review.

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