Manganese ore sinters, agglomerated

NO PGA · STANDARD CUSTOMS PROCEDURE

HSN 2602 00 70 (Manganese ore sinters, 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 tariff lines within Chapter 26, covering roasted iron pyrites or processed mineral concentrates, may carry distinct compliance obligations depending on form and intended use.

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 manganese-bearing materials: concentrates at different processing stages or manganese compounds entering under Chapter 28 may attract separate regulatory treatment. Re-classification by customs on examination — for instance, where manganese content or agglomeration method differs from declared specification — triggers retrospective compliance and potential detention. Verify the precise product specification, including manganese content on dry weight and agglomeration process, against the customs tariff before shipment.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 2602 00 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 manganese material is a chemical compound rather than an ore or concentrate?

Manganese compounds such as manganese dioxide or manganese salts are classified under Chapter 28 and may attract compliance obligations that do not apply to ores and concentrates under Chapter 26.

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