Aluminium dross

Aluminium dross, slag and ash residues containing aluminium

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 2620 40 10 (Aluminium dross) is classified as Restricted under the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), and import is subject to compliance with para 8(b) of the General Notes regarding Import Policy of the ITC (HS). Import of this waste stream additionally requires compliance with Rules 12 and 13 of the Hazardous Waste (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016.

What this is

HSN code

2620 40 10

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) General Note 8(b) declaration

Compliance steps

1
Secure an import authorisation from the Directorate General of Foreign Trade before shipment, as aluminium dross is classified Restricted under the ITC (HS) import policy. File the bill of entry only after the authorisation is obtained and upload it in e-Sanchit.
ITC (HS) Restricted import policy, Chapter 26 · Para 8(b) of General Notes regarding Import Policy of ITC (HS)
2
Ensure full compliance with Rules 12 and 13 of the Hazardous Waste (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016, which govern the transboundary movement and import of hazardous waste. Non-compliance renders the consignment liable to detention, re-export, or confiscation.
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 aluminium dross as a recoverable industrial input rather than a hazardous waste, and filing without the Hazardous Waste Rules compliance documentation. Rules 12 and 13 of the Hazardous Waste (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016 impose prior-informed-consent and movement-document requirements that are independent of the DGFT Restricted-import authorisation; arriving without both sets of documentation simultaneously results in consignment detention and potential re-export at the importer's cost.

Need a regulatory steer on this product?

Speak to a regulatory counsel about your specific HSN, IS, and supplier situation.

Speak to an Expert

Frequently asked

Does HSN 2620 40 10 require BIS certification?

No, aluminium dross is not within the BIS Quality Control Order regime. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) Restricted policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, with an additional compliance requirement under the Hazardous Waste (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016.

What does para 8(b) of the General Notes to the ITC (HS) Import Policy require for waste imports?

Para 8(b) subjects all waste imports to the conditions of the Hazardous Waste (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016, meaning the importer must satisfy the transboundary-movement documentation and consent requirements before clearance is granted.

Can aluminium dross be imported freely if it is intended for recycling?

No. The Restricted classification under the ITC (HS) applies regardless of the intended end-use, and compliance with Rules 12 and 13 of the Hazardous Waste (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016 is mandatory irrespective of whether the material is destined for recycling or recovery.

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