Uranium ores and concentrates

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 2612 10 00 (Uranium ores and concentrates) is classified as Restricted under the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), with import subject to the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 and the rules made thereunder. No import is permitted without compliance with the conditions established under that Act.

What this is

HSN code

2612 10 00

Chapter

26 · Ores, slag and ash

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) Restricted import policy, Chapter 26; Atomic Energy Act, 1962

Customs documentation

Import authorisation from DGFT
Compliance documentation from Atomic Energy authority

Compliance steps

1
Confirm that the import is authorised under the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 and the rules made thereunder before filing the bill of entry. The ITC (HS) policy classifies this tariff line as Restricted, and import without the requisite authorisation under that Act renders the consignment liable to seizure and confiscation.
ITC (HS) import policy, Chapter 26 · Atomic Energy Act, 1962 and rules thereunder
2
Obtain the DGFT import authorisation for Restricted goods and upload all mandatory documents in e-Sanchit before the bill of entry is filed. The customs proper officer will verify compliance with the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 conditions prior to granting out-of-charge.
ITC (HS) import policy, Chapter 26 · DGFT Restricted-import authorisation procedure

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is treating it as a standard mineral-ore import and filing without the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 authorisation in place. Uranium ores and concentrates are among the most tightly controlled import categories in India; a consignment arriving without the requisite statutory clearance will be detained at the port of entry, with demurrage and ground rent accruing while the Restricted-import enforcement process runs its course.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 2612 10 00 require BIS certification?

No, uranium ores and concentrates are not within the BIS Quality Control Order regime. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) Restricted-import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, with compliance required under the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 and the rules made thereunder.

What authorisation is required to import uranium ores and concentrates under this tariff line?

Import requires authorisation under the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 and the rules made thereunder, as a condition of the ITC (HS) Restricted-import policy for Chapter 26; both the DGFT Restricted-import authorisation and the Atomic Energy Act clearance must be in place before the bill of entry is filed.

Can a commercial importer apply for import of uranium ores under this HSN?

The ITC (HS) policy classifies this tariff line as Restricted under the Atomic Energy Act, 1962, which tightly circumscribes the class of entities that may lawfully import nuclear materials; importers should confirm eligibility and authorisation directly with the competent authority under that Act before placing a purchase order.

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