Earth colour ochre, crude

Crude earth colour ochre, unprocessed mineral pigment

NO PGA · STANDARD CUSTOMS PROCEDURE

HSN 2530 90 60 (Earth colour ochre, crude) 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 (IEC), bill of entry, commercial invoice, packing list. Ochre that has been processed, calcined, or prepared for use as a paint or coating material may attract compliance under sibling tariff lines in Chapter 25 or Chapter 32 (paints, varnishes, and related preparations).

No partner government agency notification covers this tariff line.

A word of counsel

The absence of compliance at this tariff line applies specifically to crude, unprocessed ochre; processed or formulated versions of the same mineral — including prepared pigments and earth colours ready for industrial or decorative application — are classified separately and may carry distinct obligations under Chapter 32. Re-classification on customs examination to a processed or value-added tariff line triggers retrospective compliance, including potential detention. Verify the processing state and intended use of the product against the customs tariff description before relying on the absence of compliance.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 2530 90 60 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 ochre has been processed or prepared as a pigment or paint material?

Processed or prepared earth colour pigments are classified separately, typically under Chapter 32, and may attract compliance obligations not applicable to crude ochre at this tariff line.

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