{"id":2318,"date":"2025-12-20T08:16:10","date_gmt":"2025-12-20T08:16:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smanik.co.in\/qualitance\/?page_id=2318"},"modified":"2025-12-29T10:23:33","modified_gmt":"2025-12-29T10:23:33","slug":"import-and-export-permission-for-hazardous-wastes-from-moefcc","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/qualitanceindia.com\/other-services\/import-and-export-permission-for-hazardous-wastes-from-moefcc\/","title":{"rendered":"Import And Export Permission For Hazardous Wastes From MOEFCC"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"serv-content\">\n                      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/qualitanceindia.com\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/import-export-hz-1.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"serv-title\">MoEFCC Licence for Import &#038; Export of Hazardous Waste<\/h2>\n<h5 class=\"intro\">Introduction<\/h5>\n<p>\nAs per the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016, no <strong>hazardous or other waste shall be imported into India for disposal.<\/strong> Import of hazardous and other wastes is permitted <strong>only for recycling, recovery, reuse, utilisation, or co-processing<\/strong>, subject to prior approval.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nThe <strong>Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC)<\/strong> is the <strong>nodal authority in India<\/strong> responsible for regulating the transboundary movement of hazardous and other wastes. Any <strong>import or export of goods containing hazardous waste<\/strong> requires <strong>prior permission from MoEFCC.<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<h3>When is MoEFCC Permission Required?<\/h3>\n<p>MoEFCC approval is mandatory if the import or export involves hazardous or other wastes, including but not limited to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lead Scrap \/ Battery Scrap<\/li>\n<li>Waste Tyres \/ Rubber Scrap<\/li>\n<li>Used Oil<\/li>\n<li>Electrical &amp; Electronic Assemblies (E-Waste)<\/li>\n<li>Other wastes listed under <strong>Schedule III &amp; VI <\/strong> of the Rules<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\nSuch permissions ensure environmentally sound management and prevent illegal dumping of hazardous materials.\n<\/p>\n<h3>Regulatory Responsibilities of Importers &amp; Exporters<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Maintain records of hazardous and other wastes in <strong>Form 3<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Make records available for inspection by authorities<\/li>\n<li>Submit <strong>Annual Return in Form 4<\/strong> to the State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) <strong>on or before 30<sup>th<\/sup> June<\/strong> of the following financial year<\/li>\n<li>Ensure shipments are accompanied by:\n<ul>\n<li>Movement Document<\/li>\n<li>Test Report from a laboratory accredited or recognised by the exporting country<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Exemptions<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n    Import of <strong>hazardous waste samples up to 1000 g or 1000 ml<\/strong> for <strong>testing, research, or R&amp;D purposes<\/strong> does <strong>not require MoEFCC permission<\/strong>\n  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Import &amp; Export Conditions (As per Schedules)<\/h3>\n<h6>Import Provisions<\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Part A \u2013 Schedule III:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Allowed only with <strong>Prior Informed Consent (PIC)<\/strong> of exporting country + MoEFCC permission<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Part B \u2013 Schedule III:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\n      Allowed with <strong>MoEFCC permission<\/strong><br \/>\n      (For used EEE \/ e-waste, <strong>EPR Authorisation<\/strong> is mandatory)\n    <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Part D \u2013 Schedule III:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No MoEFCC permission required<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Schedule VI:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Import <strong>strictly prohibited<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n   <strong>Unlisted wastes<\/strong> showing hazardous characteristics (Part C, Schedule III):<\/p>\n<p>Require prior written permission from MoEFCC<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6>Export Provisions<\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li>\n    Export of wastes listed in <strong>Schedule III (Part A &amp; B)<\/strong> and <strong>Schedule VI<\/strong> requires MoEFCC permission\n  <\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Prior Informed Consent (PIC) from the importing country is mandatory (where applicable)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Procedure for Import Permission (MoEFCC Licence)<\/h3>\n<p>The general procedure for obtaining MoEFCC import permission includes:<\/p>\n<div class=\"timeline mt-4\" id=\"serve-timeline\">\n<div class=\"timeline-step\">\n<div class=\"dot\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"content\">\n<h3>Step 1: Application Submission<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Apply in <strong>Form 5<\/strong> to MoEFCC<\/li>\n<li>Attach prior informed consent of exporting country (if applicable)<\/li>\n<li>Provide complete technical details of the waste<\/li>\n<li>Send a copy of the application to the concerned State Pollution Control Board (SPCB)<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-step\">\n<div class=\"dot\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"content\">\n<h3>Step 2: Review by MoEFCC<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>MoEFCC evaluates the submitted application<\/li>\n<li>Observations and recommendations from SPCB are considered<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-step\">\n<div class=\"dot\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"content\">\n<h3>Step 3: Grant of Import Permission<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Permission may be granted within 60 days, subject to compliance<\/li>\n<li>Availability of environmentally sound facilities<\/li>\n<li>Adequate treatment and disposal arrangements<\/li>\n<li>Valid SPCB authorisation and statutory consents<\/li>\n<li>Prior informed consent (mandatory for Schedule III Part A wastes)<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-step\">\n<div class=\"dot\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"content\">\n<h3>Step 4: Circulation of Approval<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Approval copies are circulated to Port &amp; Customs Authorities<\/li>\n<li>Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)<\/li>\n<li>Concerned <strong>State Pollution Control Board (SPCB)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Procedure for Export Permission<\/h3>\n<p>The general procedure for obtaining export permission includes:<\/p>\n<div class=\"timeline mt-4\" id=\"serve-timeline\">\n<div class=\"timeline-step\">\n<div class=\"dot\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"content\">\n<h3>Step 1: Application Submission<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Apply in <strong>Form 5<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Submit valid insurance coverage<\/li>\n<li>Provide prior informed consent of importing country (where required)<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-step\">\n<div class=\"dot\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"content\">\n<h3>Step 2: Review &amp; Approval<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>MoEFCC reviews the export application<\/li>\n<li>Export permission is generally granted <strong>within 60 days<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-step\">\n<div class=\"dot\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"content\">\n<h3>Step 3: Circulation of Approval<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>SPCB of the waste-generating State<\/li>\n<li>SPCB of the export port State<\/li>\n<li>Port &amp; Customs Authorities<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p>\nIf you plan to import or export hazardous or other wastes such as lead scrap, battery scrap, waste tyres, used oil, or e-waste, obtaining prior permission from <strong>MoEFCC<\/strong> is mandatory. Non-compliance with the applicable regulations can lead to serious consequences, including shipment detention, monetary penalties, or legal action under prevailing environmental laws.\n<\/p>\n<h3>Why Choose Qualitance India for MoEFCC Licence?<\/h3>\n<p>\n<strong>Qualitance India<\/strong> provides <strong>end-to-end compliance support<\/strong> for MoEFCC permissions, including:\n<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul-check\">\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-check\"><\/i> Waste classification &amp; schedule mapping<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-check\"><\/i> Form-5 application preparation &amp; submission<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-check\"><\/i> Coordination with SPCB, CPCB &amp; Customs<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-check\"><\/i> Import &amp; export permission tracking<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-check\"><\/i> EPR &amp; allied environmental compliances<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-check\"><\/i> Timely approvals with regulatory accuracy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\nWe help manufacturers, importers, and exporters <strong>navigate environmental regulations smoothly and lawfully.<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<h3>Get Expert Assistance Today<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Email<\/strong>: <a href=\"mailto:info@qualitanceindia.com\">info@qualitanceindia.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MoEFCC Licence for Import &#038; Export of Hazardous Waste Introduction As per the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016, no hazardous or other waste shall be imported into India for disposal. Import of hazardous and other wastes is permitted only for recycling, recovery, reuse, utilisation, or co-processing, subject to prior approval. 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