65% Fe and above

Non-agglomerated iron ore, 65% Fe and above

NO PGA · STANDARD CUSTOMS PROCEDURE

HSN 2601 11 19 (non-agglomerated iron ore with 65% Fe and above) 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. Roasted iron pyrites, which fall within the same Chapter 26 heading, and agglomerated iron ore concentrates classified under sibling lines may carry distinct compliance considerations.

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 all iron ore products: roasted iron pyrites classified elsewhere in Chapter 26 occupy a different regulatory position, and any re-characterisation of the product as an agglomerated concentrate on customs examination triggers retrospective compliance and potential detention. Verify the iron content assay certificate, agglomeration state, and intended end-use against the tariff description before relying on the absence of compliance.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 2601 11 19 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 iron ore is agglomerated or has a lower Fe content?

Agglomerated ores and lower-grade concentrates are classified under separate tariff lines within Chapter 26 and should be verified independently for applicable compliance requirements.

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