Gilsonete

Gilsonite, a natural solid bituminous hydrocarbon

NO PGA · STANDARD CUSTOMS PROCEDURE

HSN 2714 90 30 (Gilsonite) is not covered by a Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Order and carries no Partner Government Agency clearance requirement at the tariff-line level. Import follows the standard customs procedure: Importer-Exporter Code (IEC), bill of entry, commercial invoice, packing list. Other bituminous substances within Chapter 27 — including petroleum bitumen, bituminous mixtures, and bituminous or oil shale — may fall under tariff lines that carry distinct compliance or licensing requirements.

No partner government agency notification covers this tariff line.

A word of counsel

Gilsonite is a naturally occurring solid hydrocarbon classified among asphaltites and asphaltic rocks; its classification is fact-sensitive, and customs examination that re-characterises the material as a petroleum-derived bituminous substance within Chapter 27 can trigger retrospective compliance and detention pending resolution. Confirm the geological origin, physical form, and intended end-use in documentation accompanying the bill of entry. Where the product is blended or processed, re-classification risk increases materially.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 2714 90 30 require any pre-import registration?

A valid Importer-Exporter Code is required for any commercial import; no product-specific registration applies to this tariff line.

What changes if the bituminous material is petroleum-derived rather than naturally occurring?

Petroleum-derived bituminous substances are classified under separate tariff lines within Chapter 27 and may attract different duty rates or compliance requirements, making accurate declaration of origin and composition essential.

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