Thorium ores and concentrates

Thorium ores and concentrates, radioactive mineral imports

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 2612 20 00 (Thorium ores and concentrates) is subject to a Restricted-import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under the ITC (HS) Schedule, with import permitted only subject to the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 and the rules made thereunder. No import may proceed without compliance with the atomic-energy regulatory framework governing radioactive materials.

What this is

HSN code

2612 20 00

Chapter

26 · Ores, slag and ash

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) Restricted import policy, subject to Atomic Energy Act, 1962

Customs documentation

Import authorisation from DGFT
Compliance declaration under Atomic Energy Act

Compliance steps

1
Obtain authorisation to import thorium ores and concentrates under the ITC (HS) Restricted-import policy before shipment. The import is permissible only subject to the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 and the rules thereunder; consignments arriving without the requisite authorisation are liable to detention and confiscation.
ITC (HS) Restricted import policy condition, Chapter 26 · Atomic Energy Act, 1962
2
Ensure all documentation demonstrating compliance with the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 and the rules made thereunder is uploaded in e-Sanchit at the bill of entry stage. The proper officer will verify compliance before granting out-of-charge.
ITC (HS) Restricted import policy condition, Chapter 26 · Atomic Energy Act, 1962

A word of counsel

The single most common error on this tariff line is treating the DGFT Restricted-import status as the primary obstacle while underestimating the independent requirements of the Atomic Energy Act, 1962. The ITC (HS) policy condition does not define or exhaust the atomic-energy regulatory obligations — import authorisation from DGFT is necessary but not sufficient, and a consignment cleared under DGFT's framework but non-compliant with the Atomic Energy Act remains liable to seizure and criminal liability.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 2612 20 00 require BIS certification?

No, thorium 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, subject to the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 and the rules made thereunder.

Can thorium ores and concentrates be freely imported with a standard DGFT import licence?

No. The tariff line is Restricted under the ITC (HS) policy and import is specifically conditioned on compliance with the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 and its rules, which impose requirements additional to and independent of the DGFT licence.

What are the consequences of importing thorium ores without satisfying the Atomic Energy Act conditions?

Non-compliance with the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 and the rules thereunder exposes the importer to seizure of the consignment, confiscation, monetary penalty, and potential criminal liability under the Act, independent of any customs enforcement under the ITC (HS) Restricted-import policy.

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