General purpose machinery and spindle oils conforming to standard IS 493

General purpose machinery and spindle oils (IS 493)

PESO CLEARANCE

HSN 2710 19 76 (General purpose machinery and spindle oils conforming to IS 493) 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 duly approved by the Ministry of Shipping and declared as customs ports by the Commissioner of Customs. Container specifications for storage of Class A, B, or C petroleum products must conform to Rules 4, 5 and 6 of the Petroleum Rules, 2002.

What this is

HSN code

2710 19 76

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 importer

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 petroleum product in the applicable class (Class A, B or C) before filing the bill of entry. The licence must correspond to the specific petroleum class of the consignment.
Petroleum Rules, 2002 — licensing requirement for Class A/B/C petroleum products
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 — approved ports/places for import by sea or land
3
Ensure that 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 are treated as a licence violation independent of the import clearance.
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 petroleum product — spindle or machinery oils may be declared as low aromatic white spirit, hydrocarbon solvents, or Industrial Mixture Composition Plus (IMCS) to circumvent PESO licensing requirements. Customs authorities are specifically alerted to this pattern under DRI Alert Circular 02/2020-CI dated 23-04-2020; a misdeclaration finding attracts confiscation of the consignment and monetary penalty, with potential criminal liability under the Petroleum Act, 1934 and the Petroleum Rules, 2002.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 2710 19 76 require BIS certification?

No, no BIS Quality Control Order covers general purpose machinery and spindle oils 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 and approved-port routing.

Which ports are approved for the import of petroleum products 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 lawful entry points; the active approved-port list should be confirmed with PESO before placing the purchase order.

Does the PESO licence cover both import and storage, or must separate licences be obtained?

The Petroleum Rules, 2002 require a licence covering import, transport and storage collectively; an importer must ensure the licence explicitly covers all three activities for the relevant petroleum class before the consignment departs the country of origin.

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