Graphite bricks and shapes
Graphite bricks and shapes for refractory use
HSN 6902 90 20 (Graphite bricks and shapes) 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 refractory ceramic constructional goods within Chapter 69 — particularly those based on silica, magnesia, or alumina — may be classified under sibling tariff lines that carry distinct compliance obligations.
Graphite bricks and shapes occupy a specific tariff line within the broader refractory ceramics heading; misclassification into a neighbouring line covering magnesia-, dolomite-, or chrome-based refractories can trigger retrospective compliance and detention pending re-classification. The precise composition, graphite content, and intended industrial use — electric arc furnace lining, ladle lining, blast furnace hearth — should be documented against the customs tariff entry before shipment. Re-classification by customs on examination remains the primary importer risk at this heading.