Chrysotile

Chrysotile asbestos (white asbestos, serpentine asbestos)

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 2524 90 11 (Chrysotile) is governed by the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), under which import is Free but subject to Policy Condition No. 1 of Chapter 25 of the ITC (HS) Schedule. No additional sectoral PGA clearance is listed in the current policy framework for this tariff line.

What this is

HSN code

2524 90 11

Chapter

25 · Salt; sulphur; earths and stone; plastering materials, lime and cement

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) Free import policy with Policy Condition No. 1, Chapter 25

Customs documentation

Policy condition compliance from DGFT
ITC (HS) Chapter 25 declaration from importer

Compliance steps

1
Confirm that the import satisfies Policy Condition No. 1 of Chapter 25 of the ITC (HS) Schedule before filing the bill of entry. Although the base import status is Free, non-compliance with the policy condition converts the consignment into a Restricted-category import and exposes it to detention and confiscation.
ITC (HS) Import Policy, Chapter 25, Policy Condition No. 1
2
File the bill of entry declaring the tariff line as 2524 90 11 and ensure all documentation confirming adherence to the Chapter 25 policy condition is uploaded in e-Sanchit before out-of-charge is sought.
ITC (HS) Import Policy, Chapter 25

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is assuming that a 'Free' ITC (HS) status means unconditional import without further compliance. Policy Condition No. 1 of Chapter 25 attaches a substantive requirement that must be satisfied at the bill-of-entry stage; failure to demonstrate compliance results in consignment detention and potential confiscation, regardless of the Free base status.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 2524 90 11 require BIS certification?

No, chrysotile asbestos is not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed solely by the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, subject to Policy Condition No. 1 of Chapter 25.

What does Policy Condition No. 1 of Chapter 25 require for this import?

The specific obligations under Policy Condition No. 1 of Chapter 25 of the ITC (HS) Schedule must be verified against the current edition of the ITC (HS) policy; the condition must be satisfied and documented at the bill-of-entry stage before out-of-charge.

Can chrysotile asbestos be imported freely without any restrictions?

The base import status is Free, but Policy Condition No. 1 of Chapter 25 applies, meaning unconditional import is not permitted; the consignment must meet the stated condition or detention and enforcement action will follow.

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