Grade HV

Grade HV petroleum oil, high-viscosity lubricating oil

PESO CLEARANCE

HSN 2710 19 59 (Grade HV) is subject to Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO) licensing under the Petroleum Rules, 2002, administered by the Chief Controller of Explosives. Import 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 59

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 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 before importing Class A, B, or C petroleum products. The licence must cover import, transport, and storage of the specific petroleum grade being shipped.
Petroleum Rules, 2002 · PESO Chief Controller licensing requirement
2
Route the consignment only 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 under the Petroleum Rules, 2002.
Petroleum Rules, 2002 — approved-port restriction
3
Ensure all containers used for storing the petroleum product conform to the specifications set out in Rules 4, 5 and 6 of the Petroleum Rules, 2002. Non-compliant containers are a standalone violation independent of the import licence.
Rules 4, 5 and 6 of the Petroleum Rules, 2002

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is misdeclaration of the product as Low Aromatic White Spirit, hydrocarbon solvents, or Industrial Mixture Composition Plus (IMPS) to avoid Class A/B/C petroleum licensing requirements. Customs risk-intelligence specifically targets this substitution — DRI Alert Circular 02/2020-CI dated 23-04-2020 names these misdeclaration patterns — and detection results in seizure of the consignment, monetary penalty, and referral for criminal prosecution under the Petroleum Rules, 2002.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 2710 19 59 require BIS certification?

No, no BIS Quality Control Order covers this petroleum oil grade. Import is governed by the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation under the Petroleum Rules, 2002, with a mandatory licence from the Chief Controller of Explosives and an approved-port restriction.

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

Import is permitted only through ports approved by the Ministry of Shipping in consultation with the Chief Controller and declared as customs ports by the Commissioner of Customs; the current approved list should be confirmed with PESO before vessel booking.

What is the risk if the product is declared as a hydrocarbon solvent rather than a Class B petroleum product?

DRI Alert Circular 02/2020-CI dated 23-04-2020 specifically flags misdeclaration of petroleum products as low aromatic white spirit, hydrocarbon solvents, or IMPS; detection attracts seizure of the consignment, monetary penalty, and criminal liability under the Petroleum Rules, 2002.

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