Unwrought antimony; powders

Unwrought antimony and antimony powders

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 8110 10 00 (Unwrought antimony; powders) is subject to the ITC (HS) Restricted-import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), under which import of antimony powder is Restricted. An import licence or policy-compliant authorisation from DGFT is required before the bill of entry is filed.

What this is

HSN code

8110 10 00

Chapter

81 · Other base metals; cermets; articles thereof

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) Restricted import policy, Chapter 81

Customs documentation

Import Licence from DGFT
ITC (HS) policy declaration to CBIC

Compliance steps

1
Obtain a valid import licence from the Directorate General of Foreign Trade covering antimony powder under the Restricted-import category before placing the purchase order. Filing a bill of entry without a current DGFT licence renders the consignment liable to detention and confiscation.
ITC (HS) Import Policy, Chapter 81 — Restricted entry for antimony powder
2
Upload the DGFT import licence in e-Sanchit and declare the ITC (HS) policy compliance at the bill-of-entry stage. Customs out-of-charge will not be granted until the Restricted-import authorisation is verified by the proper officer.
ITC (HS) Import Policy, Chapter 81

A word of counsel

The Restricted status applies specifically to antimony powder — importers misclassifying powder as unwrought antimony metal to avoid the licence requirement risk confiscation and monetary penalty, as customs officers routinely verify physical form against the bill-of-entry description. Ensure the DGFT licence explicitly covers powder if that is the form being imported, and that the licence remains valid on the date of arrival of the vessel.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 8110 10 00 require BIS certification?

No, unwrought antimony and antimony powders are not within the BIS Quality Control Order regime. Import is governed exclusively by the ITC (HS) Restricted-import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, and a DGFT import licence is the operative requirement.

Does the Restricted-import status apply to unwrought antimony metal as well as antimony powder?

The ITC (HS) policy explicitly designates antimony powder as Restricted; importers should confirm with DGFT whether the same licence requirement extends to the unwrought metal form under this tariff line before filing the bill of entry.

What happens if antimony powder is imported without a DGFT licence?

Import without a valid DGFT licence for a Restricted item exposes the consignment to detention, confiscation, and monetary penalty under the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992.

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