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Ceramic blocks of siliceous fossil meals or similar siliceous earths

NO PGA · STANDARD CUSTOMS PROCEDURE

HSN 6901 00 20 (blocks of siliceous fossil meals or similar siliceous earths) 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, bill of entry, commercial invoice, packing list. Other ceramic goods under Chapter 69 — including refractory bricks and building bricks — may fall under tariff lines that do carry compliance obligations; classification accuracy is the principal importer risk.

No partner government agency notification covers this tariff line.
A word of counsel

The absence of compliance at this tariff line does not extend to all ceramic products in Chapter 69: refractory bricks and ceramic tiles used in construction are separately classified and several such lines are subject to Quality Control Orders. Re-classification by customs on examination — for example, if the goods are determined to be refractory bricks rather than siliceous-earth ceramic blocks — triggers retrospective compliance and detention pending the relevant licence. Verify the precise product composition, intended application, and siliceous-earth content against the customs tariff before relying on this absence of compliance.

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Frequently asked
Does HSN 6901 00 20 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 ceramic blocks are refractory or intended for construction use?
Refractory ceramics and construction-grade ceramic goods are classified under separate tariff lines within Chapter 69 and may attract distinct compliance obligations, including Quality Control Order requirements.
Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: BIS / DGFT / Indian Customs CUSDATA.
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