Refractory Export Documents from India
To import refractories from India you need a commercial invoice, a packing list, a bill of lading and a certificate of origin, plus the material test certificate for each grade. This page lists each document, the HS codes and the shipping terms we quote on.
Documents sent with each export shipment
| Document | What it is for |
|---|---|
| Commercial invoice | Seller, buyer, product description, HS code, quantity, unit price, Incoterm and currency. Customs values the shipment from it. |
| Packing list | Number of pallets or bags, net and gross weight, dimensions and marks. Used by the port, the carrier and your stores. |
| Bill of lading | Issued by the shipping line. It is the title document you need to take delivery at the destination port. |
| Certificate of origin | States that the goods are of Indian origin. Your customs authority may ask for it, and it is needed to claim any duty preference that applies. |
| Material test certificate (MTC) | The manufacturer's test results for the batch supplied. Check it against your specification before the material is installed. |
| Technical data sheet | The published properties of each grade, for your engineering and quality records. |
| Safety data sheet | Handling, storage and safety information for castables, mortars, ceramic fibre and other monolithics. |
| Insurance certificate | Supplied with CIF shipments, where the seller arranges marine insurance. |
Tell us at the enquiry stage if your bank, customs broker or project specification needs anything else, such as third-party inspection or legalised documents, so it is included in the quotation.
HS codes for refractories
| Product group | HS code | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Refractory bricks and shapes | 6902 | High alumina, fireclay and magnesia bricks |
| Other refractory ceramic goods | 6903 | Nozzles, sleeves, tubes, crucibles |
| Unshaped refractories | 3816 | Castables, mortars, gunning mix, ramming mass |
| Ceramic fibre products | 6806 | Blankets, modules, boards |
These are the four-digit headings. Your customs broker will confirm the full tariff line and duty for your country.
Shipping terms we quote on
- FOB
- We deliver the goods on board at the Indian port. You arrange and pay sea freight and insurance.
- CFR
- We arrange and pay sea freight to your port. You arrange insurance.
- CIF
- We arrange and pay sea freight and marine insurance to your port.
Conformity certificates in the Gulf
Saudi Arabia. Regulated materials need a Product Certificate of Conformity and a Shipment Certificate of Conformity, registered on the SABER platform, before customs clearance.
UAE. Regulated building materials need an Emirates Conformity Assessment Scheme (ECAS) certificate or the Emirates Quality Mark.
Whether a particular refractory product is covered should be confirmed with your import agent when you ask for a quotation. More detail is in our GCC import guide.
What to send for an export quotation
- Product and grade, or the specification or data sheet you are working to
- Quantity, and brick sizes or shapes where they apply
- Application: furnace type, zone and operating temperature
- Destination port and the shipping term you want (FOB, CFR or CIF)
- Any documents or certificates your customs or project needs
Questions buyers ask
What documents do I need to import refractories from India?
A commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading and certificate of origin are the core set. For refractories you should also receive the material test certificate and the technical data sheet for each grade. Some countries add a conformity certificate.
What is the HS code for refractory bricks?
Refractory bricks and shapes are classified under HS 6902. Castables, mortars and ramming mass fall under 3816, other refractory ceramic goods under 6903 and ceramic fibre products under 6806. Confirm the full tariff line with your customs broker.
Do refractories need SASO or ECAS certification?
Saudi Arabia requires product and shipment certificates of conformity through the SABER platform for regulated materials, and the UAE uses ECAS or the Emirates Quality Mark for regulated building materials. Whether a specific refractory product is covered should be confirmed with your import agent at the quotation stage.