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Zirconium waste, scrap and other unwrought forms

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 8109 29 00 (Zirconium and articles thereof — other) is governed by the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT); the tariff line is Free for most zirconium articles but Restricted for zirconium powder under DGFT Notification 54/2015-20 dated 09-02-2022. Where the goods constitute metal scrap, a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate (PSIC) is mandatory under DGFT Public Notice 64/2015-20, and waste imports are additionally subject to the Hazardous Waste (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016.

What this is

HSN code

8109 29 00

Chapter

81 · Other base metals; cermets; articles thereof

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy; Restricted sub-category: zirconium powder (DGFT Notification 54/2015-20)

Customs documentation

Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from DGFT-recognised PSIA
Hazardous Waste Forms 2, 6, 7, 9 from CPCB/State authority
Radioactive contamination clearance per DGFT PN 37/2015-20

Compliance steps

1
Determine the precise sub-category before filing the bill of entry: zirconium powder is Restricted under DGFT Notification 54/2015-20 dated 09-02-2022 and requires a separate DGFT import licence; all other zirconium articles under this tariff line are Free. Misclassifying powder as a free-import article attracts seizure and Restricted-import enforcement.
DGFT Notification 54/2015-20 dated 09-02-2022 · ITC (HS) import policy, Chapter 81
2
Where the goods constitute metal scrap, obtain a PSIC generated online through the DGFT website by a recognised Pre-Shipment Inspection Agency (PSIA) and upload it in e-Sanchit under document code 856001 before out-of-charge. PSICs dated on or after 1 July 2022 not generated via the DGFT online system will not be accepted by Indian Customs. Confirm the port of discharge is a port specified under Para 2.54 of the HBP.
DGFT TN 03/2022-23 dated 26-04-2022 · DGFT PN 64/2015-20 dated 19-02-2020 · DGFT PN 46/2015-20 dated 14-01-2022
3
Where the goods qualify as waste, ensure compliance with Rules 11, 12 and 13 of the Hazardous Waste (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016 and submit valid Forms 2, 6, 7 and 9 as required under Schedules III, VI and VIII. Also verify that consignments are checked for radioactive contamination per the SOP in the Annexure to DGFT PN 37/2015-20 dated 15-11-2021.
Hazardous Waste (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016, Rules 11, 12 and 13 · DGFT PN 37/2015-20 dated 15-11-2021 · Para 8(B) of General Notes, ITC (HS) Import Policy

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is treating the entire heading as Free on the basis that the 8-digit descriptor reads 'Other', without checking whether the goods are zirconium powder — which is Restricted and requires a DGFT import licence. A consignment declared as 'other zirconium articles' but physically comprising powder is subject to seizure and Restricted-import prosecution regardless of the declared description. Pre-classification laboratory analysis before shipment, with documentary evidence retained for post-clearance audit, is the only reliable safeguard.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 8109 29 00 require BIS certification?

No, no BIS Quality Control Order covers zirconium articles or scrap under this tariff line. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, with zirconium powder classified as Restricted under DGFT Notification 54/2015-20 and scrap subject to PSIC and Hazardous Waste Rules compliance.

Is a PSIC required for all zirconium scrap imports, or only from certain countries?

A PSIC is required for both shredded and non-shredded scrap; however, if the export originates from a safe country or region listed by DGFT and arrives through a specified port, the PSIC requirement is waived per DGFT PN 64/2015-20 dated 19-02-2020.

What happens if un-shredded zirconium scrap is imported without following the Para 2.54 HBP procedure?

Clearance is conditional on compliance with Para 2.54 and 2.55 of the Foreign Trade Policy procedure; non-compliance results in detention of the consignment at the port and potential refusal of out-of-charge until a valid PSIC and port-compliance confirmation are furnished per DGFT PN 38/2015-20 dated 06-10-2016.

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