Engine oil (internal combustion engine crankcase oils) conforming to standard IS 13656

Engine oil for internal combustion engine crankcases (IS 13656)

PESO CLEARANCE

HSN 2710 19 72 (Engine oil conforming to IS 13656) is subject to Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO) licensing under the Petroleum Rules, 2002, administered through 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 72

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 valid petroleum import licence from the Chief Controller of Explosives, Petroleum and Explosive Safety Organisation (PESA), Nagpur, covering Class A, B, or C petroleum products as applicable. Engine crankcase oils classified under Class B or C require the licence before the bill of entry is filed.
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 under the Petroleum Rules, 2002.
Petroleum Rules, 2002 (port-approval requirement)
3
Ensure all containers used for storing Class A/B/C petroleum products conform to the specifications set out in Rules 4, 5 and 6 of the Petroleum Rules, 2002. Non-conforming containers constitute a Petroleum Rules violation independent of the import licence status.
Rules 4, 5 and 6 of the Petroleum Rules, 2002

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is misdeclaration: engine oils and petroleum-based crankcase lubricants are sometimes declared as low aromatic white spirit, hydrocarbon solvents, or Industrial Mixture Composition Plus (IMPS) to circumvent PESO licensing requirements. Customs officers are specifically alerted to this pattern under DRI Alert Circular 02/2020-CI dated 23-04-2020; a misdeclared consignment faces confiscation, monetary penalty, and prosecution under the Petroleum Rules, 2002, in addition to customs-law consequences.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 2710 19 72 require BIS certification?

No, this tariff line is not covered by a BIS Quality Control Order. Import of engine oil conforming to IS 13656 is governed by the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation under the Petroleum Rules, 2002, which requires a licence from the Chief Controller of Explosives for import, transport and storage.

Which ports are approved for petroleum product imports under this tariff line?

Only ports and places approved by the Ministry of Shipping in consultation with the Chief Controller of Explosives and declared as customs ports by the Commissioner of Customs are permitted; the approved list should be confirmed with PESO before vessel departure.

What is the risk if engine oil is misdeclared as a hydrocarbon solvent or IMPS at import?

Misdeclaration attracts confiscation of the consignment, monetary penalty, and prosecution under the Petroleum Rules, 2002, and is specifically flagged in DRI Alert Circular 02/2020-CI dated 23-04-2020 as a known evasion pattern.

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