Hard zinc spelter

Hard zinc spelter, zinc-bearing slag and ash residues

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 2620 11 00 (Hard zinc spelter) is classified as Restricted under the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), with import permitted only in compliance with paragraph 8(b) of the General Notes regarding Import Policy of ITC (HS). As a waste-category residue, the consignment is additionally subject to Rules 12 and 13 of the Hazardous Waste (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016.

What this is

HSN code

2620 11 00

Chapter

26 · Ores, slag and ash

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) Restricted import policy, Chapter 26

Customs documentation

Import authorisation from DGFT
Compliance declaration from CPCB
ITC (HS) policy condition from DGFT

Compliance steps

1
Obtain the requisite import authorisation from the Directorate General of Foreign Trade covering the Restricted-import status of this tariff line and ensure the bill of entry reflects compliance with paragraph 8(b) of the General Notes regarding Import Policy of ITC (HS) before filing.
ITC (HS) Import Policy, Chapter 26 · General Note 8(b) of ITC (HS) Import Policy
2
Ensure the consignment satisfies Rules 12 and 13 of the Hazardous Waste (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016, which govern transboundary movement of hazardous waste. Non-compliance results in detention and potential re-export or confiscation of the consignment.
Rules 12 and 13 of the Hazardous Waste (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is treating hard zinc spelter as a recoverable metal commodity rather than a hazardous waste residue. Because the heading 2620 explicitly covers slag, ash, and residues, the Hazardous Waste (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016 apply to every import regardless of intended downstream use, and an importer relying solely on the DGFT Restricted-import authorisation without addressing Rules 12 and 13 will face detention and potential re-export at the port.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 2620 11 00 require BIS certification?

No, hard zinc spelter and related slag residues are not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) Restricted-import policy administered by DGFT and compliance with the Hazardous Waste (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016.

What does paragraph 8(b) of the General Notes of ITC (HS) require for waste imports?

Paragraph 8(b) conditions the import of wastes on adherence to the Hazardous Waste (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016, including Rules 12 and 13 governing transboundary movement procedures and documentation.

Can hard zinc spelter be imported freely once a DGFT authorisation is obtained?

No. The DGFT authorisation addresses the Restricted-import status, but independent compliance with Rules 12 and 13 of the Hazardous Waste (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016 is a separate and concurrent obligation that customs officers will verify at the bill of entry stage.

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