65% Fe and above

Non-agglomerated iron ore, 65% Fe and above

NO PGA · STANDARD CUSTOMS PROCEDURE

HSN 2601 11 39 (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, agglomerated iron ores, and iron concentrates of differing grades are classified separately within Chapter 26 and may carry distinct compliance obligations.

No partner government agency notification covers this tariff line.

A word of counsel

The absence of compliance at this tariff line is specific to non-agglomerated ore at 65% Fe and above; agglomerated forms and lower-grade concentrates occupy adjacent tariff lines under Chapter 26 that warrant independent verification. Customs re-classification on examination — whether on account of Fe content, agglomeration state, or product form — triggers retrospective compliance, including detention pending resolution. Verify the assay certificate, moisture basis, and physical form against the customs tariff description before relying on this absence of compliance.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 2601 11 39 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 an Fe content below 65%?

Agglomerated ores and lower-grade concentrates are classified under separate tariff lines within Chapter 26 and may attract distinct compliance or export-control considerations that do not apply here.

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