Basalt fibre, filament and articles thereof conforming to ASTM D3039, C1185

Basalt fibre, filament and articles thereof

PARTNER GOVERNMENT AGENCY CLEARANCE

HSN 6815 99 30 (Basalt fibre, filament and articles thereof) is governed by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) ITC (HS) import policy under Chapter 68, with no standalone sectoral PGA licensing requirement. Customs officers are directed to verify that imported goods conform to ASTM D3039 and C1185 standards before out-of-charge.

What this is

HSN code

6815 99 30

Chapter

68 · Articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, Chapter 68

Customs documentation

ASTM conformance declaration from exporter
Test report from accredited laboratory

Compliance steps

1
Ensure the imported goods are basalt fibre, filament or articles thereof that demonstrably conform to ASTM D3039 and ASTM C1185. Customs verification at the bill-of-entry stage will confirm this product-description requirement before out-of-charge is granted.
CCR product-description condition: ASTM D3039, C1185 · ITC (HS) Chapter 68
2
Present a test report or conformance certificate from an accredited laboratory confirming compliance with ASTM D3039 and C1185 alongside the commercial invoice and packing list at the bill of entry. Failure to substantiate conformance may result in consignment detention pending verification.
CCR product-description condition: ASTM D3039, C1185

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is declaring goods under HSN 6815 99 30 without a supporting ASTM test report, treating the standard references in the product description as administrative formality. Customs is specifically instructed to verify ASTM D3039 and C1185 conformance; consignments lacking a credible conformance document are detained pending documentary evidence, with demurrage and ground rent accruing from the date of arrival.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6815 99 30 require BIS certification?

No, no BIS Quality Control Order covers basalt fibre, filament or articles thereof. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, with customs verification of ASTM D3039 and C1185 conformance at the bill-of-entry stage.

What documentation proves ASTM D3039 and C1185 conformance at the port?

A test report from an accredited laboratory confirming compliance with both ASTM D3039 (tensile properties of polymer-matrix composites) and ASTM C1185 (sampling and testing of fibre-cement flat sheet products) is the accepted form of evidence at customs examination.

What happens if the imported basalt fibre does not conform to ASTM D3039 or C1185?

Goods that fail to meet the specified ASTM standards do not qualify for classification under HSN 6815 99 30 and may be subject to reclassification, detention, or re-export under the Customs Act, 1962.

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