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Other asbestos fibres and minerals (non-chrysotile varieties)

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 2524 90 99 (Other asbestos) is governed by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under the ITC (HS) import policy, with import currently classified as Free subject to policy condition 1 of Chapter 25. No additional sectoral Partner Government Agency clearance is indicated for this residual sub-heading beyond the DGFT policy overlay.

What this is

HSN code

2524 90 99

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, Chapter 25 (Free with policy condition 1)

Customs documentation

ITC (HS) policy compliance from DGFT
Chapter 25 policy declaration to CBIC

Compliance steps

1
Verify compliance with policy condition 1 of Chapter 25 of the ITC (HS) Schedule before filing the bill of entry. Although the import status is Free, the policy condition imposes binding requirements that must be satisfied at the bill-of-entry stage.
ITC (HS) import policy, Chapter 25, policy condition 1
2
Ensure the bill of entry accurately describes the specific variety of asbestos covered by this residual sub-heading. Misclassification between chrysotile asbestos (heading 2524 10 00) and other asbestos varieties attracts classification disputes and potential detention under the Customs Act, 1962.
ITC (HS) Schedule I, Chapter 25; Customs Act, 1962

A word of counsel

The most common error on this residual sub-heading is assuming that a Free import status under the ITC (HS) policy means no conditions attach. Policy condition 1 of Chapter 25 is a binding overlay; failure to comply at the bill-of-entry stage can result in consignment detention and ground rent accumulation regardless of the Free classification.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 2524 90 99 require BIS certification?

No, this residual asbestos sub-heading is not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade under the ITC (HS) import policy as Free, subject to policy condition 1 of Chapter 25.

What does policy condition 1 of Chapter 25 require for this tariff line?

The regulatory record identifies policy condition 1 of Chapter 25 as the applicable overlay but does not detail its specific sub-requirements; importers should consult the current ITC (HS) Schedule published by DGFT to confirm the operative requirements before shipment.

Does the Free import status mean this HSN can be imported without any restriction?

Not entirely. Free status permits import without a licence, but policy condition 1 of Chapter 25 must still be satisfied at the bill of entry, and any non-compliance can result in consignment detention.

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