CUSTOMS BROKERS · EST. 1949Discuss a shipment Commercial grades need precise documentation.
Base oils are feedstocks used in lubricant and related formulations. Trade names and grade descriptions are useful commercially, but they do not replace a clear product description and technical documentation for customs review. Group descriptions or labels such as SN 150 and SN 500 should be supported by the supplier’s actual specifications.
Build the document pack around the product.
Review the transaction, cargo description and transport information together before arrival.
- Commercial invoice and bill of lading
- Supplier product specification and available analysis
- Declared quantities and units of measurement
- Origin and supporting certificates where applicable
- Vessel details and receiving storage plan
Classification is a review, not a guess.
A tariff decision should be based on the actual product and current rules. A generic “base oil” label or a previous shipment’s code is not sufficient on its own. Motumal coordinates review of the product information and the supporting documentation; no tariff code or duty rate is prescribed on this page.
The vessel and the tanks need a shared plan.
For bulk arrivals, align discharge readiness with the receiving facility and keep quantity records available for reconciliation. Discuss storage needs and release instructions before arrival. The specific arrangement depends on the cargo and facility acceptance.
Before a base-oil movement reaches Pir Pau
At Mumbai Port, a base-oil import needs an identified marine and receiving route as well as a reviewed customs file. Mumbai Port Authority describes Old Pir Pau in relation to lube and base-oil barges; this does not confirm suitability for any proposed parcel. Use our Pir Pau base-oil guide to compare the grade, quantity records, berth or craft plan and receiving dependencies before arrival.
Questions before arrival
Can base oil arrive in a chartered tanker?
Bulk oils can be shipped in tanker parcels. Motumal has company-published experience with chartered tanker imports; suitability is confirmed for the actual cargo and port arrangement.
Are SN 150 and SN 500 enough to determine classification?
No. These commercial grade names should be read with the supplier’s specifications and current classification requirements.
Can Motumal coordinate storage?
Yes, storage coordination is part of Motumal’s published service scope. Facility availability, compatibility and customs status need confirmation for each shipment.