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Other slag, ash and incineration residues

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 2621 90 00 (Other slag and ash) carries a Restricted-import status under the ITC (HS) policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), with import subject to Para 8(b) of the General Notes regarding import policy. Consignments also attract mandatory compliance with Rules 12 and 13 of the Hazardous Waste (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016 as a concurrent overlay.

What this is
HSN code
2621 90 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 DGFT
  • Hazardous waste permit from State authority
Compliance steps
  1. 1
    Confirm the import is covered by a valid DGFT authorisation permitting import of this Restricted tariff line and that the consignment satisfies Para 8(b) of the General Notes regarding import policy of ITC (HS). Restricted-status goods filed without prior authorisation are liable to confiscation and monetary penalty at the bill of entry.
    ITC (HS) Import Policy, Para 8(b) of General Notes
  2. 2
    Ensure full compliance with Rules 12 and 13 of the Hazardous Waste (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016 before the consignment is shipped. These rules govern transboundary movement of hazardous waste and require prior informed consent and movement documentation to be in place before out-of-charge.
    Hazardous Waste (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016, Rules 12 and 13
A word of counsel

The most frequent error on this tariff line is treating it as an industrial raw material and overlooking the hazardous-waste overlay: slag and incineration residues that meet the waste characterisation criteria under the Hazardous Waste Rules attract Rules 12 and 13 transboundary-movement obligations independently of the DGFT Restricted-import authorisation. Arriving without the Rules 12 and 13 documentation constitutes a separate environmental violation and can trigger detention and re-export orders regardless of whether the DGFT policy condition is otherwise met.

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Frequently asked
Does HSN 2621 90 00 require BIS certification?
No, slag and ash residues are not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) Restricted-import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, subject to Para 8(b) of the General Notes and the Hazardous Waste (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016.
Which specific rules under the Hazardous Waste Rules apply to this import?
Rules 12 and 13 of the Hazardous Waste (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016 apply, governing the conditions and documentation for transboundary movement of hazardous waste into India.
Does the Restricted-import status mean this tariff line is effectively prohibited?
No, Restricted status means import is permissible only with a prior DGFT authorisation; import without such authorisation is not permitted and renders the consignment liable to confiscation and penalty under the Customs Act, 1962.
Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: DGFT / Indian Customs CUSDATA.
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