Basalt tiles

Basalt tiles for refractory ceramic applications

NO PGA · STANDARD CUSTOMS PROCEDURE

HSN 6903 90 20 (Basalt tiles) 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 goods in Chapter 69 — retorts, crucibles, and similar industrial ceramic forms — may attract IS-standard-linked compliance depending on their precise classification.

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 goods under Chapter 69; refractory products classified to different headings or sub-headings within the chapter may carry Quality Control Order obligations. Misidentification of the product form — for instance, describing a refractory lining tile as a construction tile or vice versa — can trigger re-classification on customs examination, with detention pending the applicable regime. Verify the product specification, including its refractory grade and intended industrial use, against the customs tariff before importation.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6903 90 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 tile is not of basalt or is intended for a non-refractory use?

Non-refractory ceramic tiles and flooring products are classified under different headings within Chapter 69 and may attract compliance obligations that do not apply to basalt-based refractory tiles.

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