Grade MV1

Grade MV1 petroleum oil, mineral oil preparations

PESO CLEARANCE

HSN 2710 19 52 (Grade MV1) is subject to licensing by the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO) — specifically the Chief Controller of Explosives — under the Petroleum Rules, 2002, which govern import, transport, and storage of Class A, B, and C petroleum products. Import by sea or land is permitted only through ports and places approved by the Ministry of Shipping in consultation with the Chief Controller and declared as customs ports by the Commissioner of Customs.

What this is

HSN code

2710 19 52

Chapter

27 · Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes

Primary regulator

PESO · Petroleum Rules, 2002

Customs documentation

Import licence from PESO
Approved-port declaration to CBIC
Container specification compliance from PESO

Applicable Partner Government Agencies

PESOPESO·Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation

Compliance steps

1
Obtain a licence from the Chief Controller of Explosives, Petroleum and Explosive Safety Organization (PESA), Nagpur, covering the import, transport, and storage of the relevant petroleum class (Class A, B, or C) before filing the bill of entry. The licence must be current and made available for customs verification.
Petroleum Rules, 2002 — Chief Controller of Explosives, PESO, Nagpur
2
Route the consignment exclusively through a port or place approved by the Ministry of Shipping in consultation with the Chief Controller and declared as a customs port by the Commissioner of Customs. Arrival at an unapproved port renders the consignment liable to seizure and enforcement action under the Petroleum Rules, 2002.
Petroleum Rules, 2002 — approved-port requirement
3
Ensure all containers used for storing Class A, B, or C petroleum products conform to the specifications prescribed under Rules 4, 5, and 6 of the Petroleum Rules, 2002. Non-conforming containers constitute a licence violation independent of the import licence status.
Rules 4, 5 and 6 of the Petroleum Rules, 2002

A word of counsel

The most frequent error on this tariff line is misdeclaration — Grade MV1 and related petroleum products are known to be imported under descriptions such as low aromatic white spirit, hydrocarbon solvents, or Industrial Mixture Composition Plus (IMCP), triggering DRI scrutiny under Alert Circular 02/2020-CI dated 23-04-2020. Customs officers are specifically instructed to verify that the declared product description matches the physical characteristics; a misdeclared consignment faces seizure, confiscation, and criminal liability under the Petroleum Rules, 2002, separate from any customs-duty consequences.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 2710 19 52 require BIS certification?

No, Grade MV1 petroleum oil is not within the BIS Quality Control Order regime. Import is governed by the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation under the Petroleum Rules, 2002, requiring a licence from the Chief Controller of Explosives and routing through approved ports only.

Which ports are approved for petroleum product imports under the Petroleum Rules, 2002?

Only ports and places approved by the Ministry of Shipping in consultation with the Chief Controller and declared as customs ports by the Commissioner of Customs are permitted; the active approved-port list should be confirmed with PESO and the relevant Commissioner of Customs before shipment.

What is the risk if Grade MV1 is declared as low aromatic white spirit or a similar hydrocarbon solvent?

Misdeclaration as low aromatic white spirit, hydrocarbon solvents, or IMCP is specifically flagged in DRI Alert Circular 02/2020-CI dated 23-04-2020, and attracts consignment seizure, confiscation, monetary penalty, and potential criminal prosecution under the Petroleum Rules, 2002.

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