Other lubricating oil, conforming to any other BIS standard

Lubricating oil conforming to BIS standard (petroleum-based)

HSN 2710 19 78 (Other lubricating oil, conforming to any other BIS standard) is subject to licensing by the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO) 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 and declared as customs ports by the Commissioner of Customs, in consultation with the Chief Controller.

1. 1
   Obtain a licence from the Chief Controller of Explosives, Petroleum and Explosive Safety Organization (PESA), Nagpur, before importing. The licence must cover the specific petroleum class applicable to the lubricating oil — Class A, B, or C — and the import, transport, and storage activities contemplated.
   Petroleum Rules, 2002 · PESO licensing requirement for Class A/B/C petroleum products
2. 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. Diversion to an unapproved port renders the import unlawful under the Petroleum Rules, 2002.
   Petroleum Rules, 2002 (approved-port requirement)
3. 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 separate Rules violation independent of the import licence.
   Rules 4, 5 and 6 of the Petroleum Rules, 2002