Other

Natural bitumen, asphaltites, and asphaltic rocks, other

NO PGA · STANDARD CUSTOMS PROCEDURE

HSN 2714 90 90 (other natural bitumen, asphaltites, and asphaltic rocks) 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 products within Chapter 27 — particularly petroleum-derived bitumen, mineral oils, and bituminous mixtures — may fall under tariff lines that carry distinct compliance obligations.

No partner government agency notification covers this tariff line.

A word of counsel

The absence of compliance at this residual tariff line does not extend to petroleum bitumen or bituminous products classified elsewhere in Chapter 27, which may attract specific regulatory requirements. Re-classification on customs examination — for instance, from a natural asphaltic product to a processed bituminous substance — can trigger retrospective compliance, including detention pending the applicable clearance. Verify the product's origin, processing state, and precise composition against the customs tariff before relying on the absence of compliance here.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 2714 90 90 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 product is a processed or petroleum-derived bituminous substance?

Processed or petroleum-derived bituminous products are classified under separate tariff lines within Chapter 27 and may attract distinct compliance obligations upon customs re-classification.

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