Leaded gasoline sludges and leaded anti-knock compound sludges

Leaded gasoline sludges and anti-knock compound sludges

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 2620 21 00 (Leaded gasoline sludges and leaded anti-knock compound sludges) is classified as Restricted under the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), with import subject to compliance with Para 8(b) of the General Notes regarding Import Policy of the ITC (HS). Import is additionally subject to Rules 12 and 13 of the Hazardous Waste (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016, which govern the transboundary movement of hazardous waste into India.

What this is

HSN code

2620 21 00

Chapter

26 · Ores, slag and ash

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) Restricted import policy, Chapter 26 with Hazardous Waste Rules overlay

Customs documentation

Import authorisation from DGFT
Compliance declaration from importer
Hazardous waste movement documentation

Compliance steps

1
Confirm that the import is authorised under the Restricted-category regime of the ITC (HS) import policy and that compliance with Para 8(b) of the General Notes regarding Import Policy is documented before filing the bill of entry. A consignment lacking this authorisation is liable to detention and re-export.
ITC (HS) Import Policy · Para 8(b) of General Notes regarding Import Policy of ITC (HS)
2
Ensure the consignment satisfies Rules 12 and 13 of the Hazardous Waste (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016, governing transboundary movement of hazardous waste. Non-compliance with these rules attracts seizure, monetary penalty, and potential criminal liability under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
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 the ITC (HS) Restricted-import authorisation as the sole compliance requirement and overlooking the Hazardous Waste (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016 overlay. Rules 12 and 13 impose transboundary-movement conditions that must be satisfied independently of the DGFT policy clearance; a consignment that clears the DGFT gate but lacks the hazardous-waste-movement documentation faces seizure and detention under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 2620 21 00 require BIS certification?

No, leaded gasoline sludges and anti-knock compound sludges are not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) Restricted policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, with a concurrent overlay under the Hazardous Waste (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016.

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

Para 8(b) of the General Notes regarding Import Policy of the ITC (HS) sets out the conditions under which import of wastes is permitted; compliance must be demonstrated at the bill-of-entry stage for any Restricted-category waste consignment under Chapter 26.

What enforcement consequences apply if Rules 12 and 13 of the Hazardous Waste Rules are not satisfied?

Non-compliance with Rules 12 and 13 of the Hazardous Waste (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016 exposes the importer to seizure of the consignment, monetary penalty, and criminal liability under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

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