Industrial gear oil conforming to standard IS 8406

Industrial gear oil conforming to IS 8406

PESO CLEARANCE

HSN 2710 19 75 (Industrial gear oil conforming to standard IS 8406) 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 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 75

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

PESO · Petroleum Rules, 2002

Customs documentation

Petroleum import licence from PESO
Approved-port declaration to CBIC
Container specification compliance from importer

Applicable Partner Government Agencies

PESOPESO·Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation

Compliance steps

1
Obtain a petroleum import licence from the Chief Controller of Explosives, Petroleum and Explosive Safety Organisation (PESO), Nagpur, covering the class of petroleum product before filing the bill of entry. Industrial gear oil falls within the Class A, B, or C petroleum classification requiring this licence for import, transport, and storage.
Petroleum Rules, 2002 — Chief Controller of Explosives, PESO, Nagpur
2
Route the consignment exclusively through a port approved by the Ministry of Shipping, Government of India, 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 detention and seizure under the Petroleum Rules, 2002.
Petroleum Rules, 2002 — approved ports provision
3
Ensure all containers used for storing the imported petroleum product 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 common error on this tariff line is misdeclaration of the product — industrial gear oil or petroleum-derived hydrocarbon products are frequently presented as low aromatic white spirit, hydrocarbon solvents, or Industrial Mixture Composition Plus (IMPS), a pattern flagged in DRI Alert Circular 02/2020-CI dated 23-04-2020. Customs officers routinely cross-check the declared product description against the product specification sheet; a misdeclaration triggers seizure and prosecution under the Petroleum Rules, 2002, independently of any licence compliance.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 2710 19 75 require BIS certification?

No. No BIS Quality Control Order covers industrial gear oil under this tariff line. Import is governed by the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation under the Petroleum Rules, 2002, requiring a licence from the Chief Controller of Explosives for import, transport, and storage.

Which ports are approved for import of petroleum products under the Petroleum Rules, 2002?

Ports must be approved by the Ministry of Shipping in consultation with the Chief Controller of Explosives and declared as customs ports by the Commissioner of Customs; the approved list should be confirmed with PESO before the purchase order is placed.

What are the risks if industrial gear oil is misdeclared as a hydrocarbon solvent or IMPS at the bill of entry?

Misdeclaration attracts seizure of the consignment, monetary penalty, and potential prosecution under the Petroleum Rules, 2002, as highlighted in DRI Alert Circular 02/2020-CI dated 23-04-2020; customs officers are specifically directed to verify such declarations.

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