Steel manufacturers and foundries import this grade of iron ore as a feedstock for blast‑furnace operations and direct‑reduction plants to produce carbon‑free steel.
HSN code 26011142 is classified as Free under India's DGFT ITC(HS) export policy — no export license is required.
This product may be freely exported/imported from India without a license.
HSN Code Details
The commodity consists of iron ore lumps or fines containing between 55 % and just under 58 % elemental iron, typically processed by crushing and screening to achieve the specified grade.
Because the material is non‑perishable, it is usually shipped in bulk carriers with moisture‑resistant liners; exporters must attach a certificate of origin and the product is freely exportable from India without a license.
Related HSN Codes (Heading 2601)
- 2601including roasted iron pyritesFree
- 260111other than roasted iron pyrites : - - Non-agglomeratedFree
- 2601111160percent Fe or more but belowFree
- 2601111262percent Fe or more but belowFree
- 2601111965percent Fe and aboveFree
- 26011121containing up to 10percent Mn) - --- Iron ore lumps below 55percent FeFree
Frequently Asked Questions
No. HSN 26011142 is classified as Free under DGFT ITC(HS) policy, so it can be exported from India without an export license or permit.
HSN 26011142 denotes iron ore with an iron content of 55 %–58 % that is used as a raw material in metal‑making processes.
HSN 26011142 falls under Chapter 26 and Heading 2601 of India's customs tariff schedule.
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