Iron ore concentrates

Non-agglomerated iron ore concentrates

NO PGA · STANDARD CUSTOMS PROCEDURE

HSN 2601 11 50 (Iron ore concentrates, non-agglomerated) 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 products within Chapter 26 — notably roasted iron pyrites — are classified under distinct tariff lines that may carry separate compliance obligations; classification accuracy is the principal importer risk.

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 neighbouring lines: agglomerated iron ore concentrates, roasted iron pyrites, and iron ore fines of differing specification each occupy distinct headings within Chapter 26 and may attract separate regulatory requirements. Re-classification by customs on examination — whether on account of agglomeration state, iron content, or moisture specification — triggers retrospective compliance, including detention pending resolution. Verify the precise product specification against the customs tariff before relying on the absence of compliance.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 2601 11 50 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 concentrate is in agglomerated form such as pellets or sinters?

Agglomerated forms are classified under a separate tariff line within Chapter 26 and may attract distinct compliance requirements; re-classification by customs to the agglomerated heading triggers retrospective compliance.

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