Other processed earth colour ochre

Processed earth colour ochre, other mineral substance

NO PGA · STANDARD CUSTOMS PROCEDURE

HSN 2530 90 70 (other processed earth colour ochre) 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. Other mineral pigments and earth colours within Chapter 25, or those formulated as paints or coatings under Chapter 32, may fall under sibling tariff lines that carry additional compliance obligations.

No partner government agency notification covers this tariff line.

A word of counsel

The absence of compliance at this tariff line does not extend to processed ochre that has been further formulated — earth colours blended into paint or pigment preparations are typically classified under Chapter 32, where product-specific compliance regimes may apply. Re-classification on customs examination triggers retrospective compliance, including detention pending the relevant clearance. Verify the product's processing state, intended use, and formulation against the customs tariff before relying on the absence of compliance here.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 2530 90 70 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 is further processed into a paint or pigment preparation?

Formulated pigment preparations and paints are generally classified under Chapter 32, which carries its own compliance framework distinct from the mineral substances chapter.

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