Ferro-cerium, in all forms

Ferro-cerium and pyrophoric alloys, all forms

PESO CLEARANCE

HSN 3606 90 91 (Ferro-cerium, in all forms) is subject to Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO) licensing under the Explosives Rules, 2008. The tariff line is Restricted under the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), and import is permitted only through specified ports notified under Rule 44 of the Explosives Rules, 2008.

What this is

HSN code

3606 90 91

Chapter

36 · Explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches; pyrophoric alloys; certain combustible preparations

Primary regulator

PESO · Explosives Rules, 2008

Customs documentation

Import licence from PESO
Specified-port declaration to CBIC
ITC (HS) policy compliance from DGFT

Applicable Partner Government Agencies

PESOPESO·Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation

Procedural directions for customs clearance are issued by: Directorate General of Foreign Trade.

Compliance steps

1
Obtain a valid PESO import licence covering ferro-cerium in the category and quantity to be imported. The licence must be current and uploaded in e-Sanchit before the bill of entry is filed, as the tariff line carries Restricted status under the ITC (HS) import policy.
ITC (HS) Import Policy, Chapter 36 · Explosives Rules, 2008
2
Route the consignment exclusively through a specified port notified under Rule 44 of the Explosives Rules, 2008. Diversion to an unspecified port renders the consignment liable to seizure; verify the permitted-port list against the bill of lading before vessel departure.
Rule 44 of the Explosives Rules, 2008

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is securing the PESO import licence without verifying port eligibility. The port-of-import restriction under Rule 44 is an independent operative condition — a consignment with a current licence shipped to an unnotified port is treated as an unlawful import of explosives, attracting seizure and prosecution under the Explosives Act, 1884, entirely separate from any ITC (HS) policy enforcement. Additionally, Rules 7, 14, 15 and 45 of the Explosives Rules, 2008 govern transport, handling and storage and must be complied with throughout transit.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 3606 90 91 require BIS certification?

No, ferro-cerium and pyrophoric alloys fall outside the BIS Quality Control Order regime; no BIS QCO covers this product family. Import is governed by Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation licensing under the Explosives Rules, 2008, with the ITC (HS) Restricted-import overlay administered by DGFT.

Which ports are permitted for the import of ferro-cerium under this tariff line?

Import is restricted to specified ports notified by PESO under Rule 44 of the Explosives Rules, 2008; the active list should be confirmed with PESO before placing the purchase order, as diversion to an unspecified port triggers seizure.

Which Explosives Rules provisions apply beyond the port restriction?

Rules 7, 14, 15 and 45 of the Explosives Rules, 2008 apply, covering transport, storage and handling of explosives throughout the import and transit chain; non-compliance constitutes a separate Rules contravention independent of the port and licensing requirements.

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