Other

Other ores and concentrates, not elsewhere specified

NO PGA · STANDARD CUSTOMS PROCEDURE

HSN 2617 90 00 (other ores and concentrates not elsewhere specified in Chapter 26) 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. Certain ores and concentrates of specific metals — including those of precious metals or radioactive elements — are classified under dedicated headings in Chapter 26 that may carry additional compliance or licensing requirements.

No partner government agency notification covers this tariff line.

A word of counsel

The residual nature of this tariff line — capturing ores and concentrates not specifically enumerated elsewhere in Chapter 26 — makes classification accuracy the primary importer risk. Customs re-examination of the mineral composition, metal content, or intended use can result in re-classification to a named ore heading within Chapter 26 or to a processed concentrate heading, triggering retrospective compliance and detention pending resolution. A certified mineral assay report and a clear declaration of intended end-use are the practical safeguards against re-classification.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 2617 90 00 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 ore or concentrate is of a specifically named metal?

Ores and concentrates of named metals — such as precious metals, antimony, or molybdenum — are classified under dedicated headings within Chapter 26 that may attract distinct compliance or export-licence requirements in the country of origin.

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