Ceramic fibres

Refractory ceramic fibres for high-temperature industrial applications

NO PGA · STANDARD CUSTOMS PROCEDURE

HSN 6903 90 30 (ceramic fibres) 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 (IEC), bill of entry, commercial invoice, packing list. Other refractory ceramic goods under Chapter 69 — such as formed refractory shapes or articles of siliceous fossil meals — may be classified under distinct tariff lines that carry their own compliance requirements.

No partner government agency notification covers this tariff line.

A word of counsel

The principal risk at this tariff line is misclassification: ceramic fibres used as insulating wools or blankets may attract scrutiny if customs re-characterises them as formed refractory articles or as mineral wools under Chapter 68, each of which carries a different compliance profile. Re-classification on examination triggers retrospective compliance, including detention pending resolution. Importers should document fibre composition, temperature rating, and intended industrial use before filing the bill of entry.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6903 90 30 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 fibre product is a formed refractory shape such as a board, module, or blanket?

Formed or fabricated refractory articles may be classified under a different tariff line within Chapter 69 or under Chapter 68 (mineral wools), and those lines may carry distinct compliance or duty treatment.

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