Other

Zinc ash, zinc skimmings and other metal-bearing residues

HSN 2620 19 90 (other slag, ash and residues containing metals) is subject to Restricted-import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under the ITC (HS) import policy for Chapter 26, with import of zinc ash and zinc skimmings permitted only under the applicable policy condition. Import of wastes under this tariff line additionally requires compliance with Rules 12 and 13 of the Hazardous Waste (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016, as mandated under Para 8(b) of the General Notes on Import Policy of the ITC (HS).

1. 1
   Verify that the consignment qualifies as zinc ash or zinc skimmings permitted under the Chapter 26 policy condition before filing the bill of entry. Imports outside the permitted category are Restricted and require a valid DGFT import licence authorising the specific material.
   ITC (HS) Import Policy, Chapter 26 policy condition · DGFT Restricted import status for CTI 2620 19 90
2. 2
   Where the consignment constitutes waste, ensure compliance with Rules 12 and 13 of the Hazardous Waste (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016, as required under Para 8(b) of the General Notes on Import Policy of the ITC (HS). Non-compliance renders the consignment liable to detention and re-export.
   Rules 12 and 13 of the Hazardous Waste (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016 · Para 8(b) of the General Notes on Import Policy, ITC (HS)