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Uncoated writing and printing paper weighing less than 40 g/m2

PIMS CLEARANCE

HSN 4802 54 90 (uncoated paper and paperboard for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, weighing less than 40 g/m2) is subject to compulsory registration under the Paper Import Monitoring System (PIMS) administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under Policy Condition 04 of Chapter 48 of the ITC (HS), 2022. The import policy status is Free, but clearance is conditional on a valid PIMS Registration Number entered on the bill of entry.

What this is
HSN code
4802 54 90
Chapter
48 · Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp
Primary regulator
PIMS · ITC (HS) Policy Condition 04, Chapter 48 — compulsory PIMS registration
Customs documentation
  • PIMS Registration Number from DGFT
  • Registration expiry date declaration to CBIC
  • Bill of entry with PIMS reference
Applicable Partner Government Agencies
PIMSPIMS·Paper Import Monitoring System

Procedural directions for customs clearance are issued by: Directorate General of Foreign Trade.

Compliance steps
  1. 1
    Apply for PIMS registration online at https://imports.gov.in no earlier than the 75th day and no later than the 5th day before the expected date of arrival of the consignment. Pay the registration fee of ₹500 and obtain the Automatic Registration Number, which remains valid for 75 days from grant.
    DGFT Notification 11/2015-2020 dated 25-05-2022 · ITC (HS) Policy Condition 04, Chapter 48
  2. 2
    Enter the PIMS Registration Number and its expiry date in the bill of entry at the time of filing. Multiple bills of entry may be filed under the same Registration Number within its validity period, provided the total permitted quantity is not exceeded.
    DGFT Notification 11/2015-2020 dated 25-05-2022 · ITC (HS) Policy Condition 04, Chapter 48
  3. 3
    If importing into an SEZ, FTWZ, or as an EOU, obtain PIMS registration at the point of import into those zones. A DTA unit clearing processed paper from an SEZ/FTWZ/EOU does not require fresh PIMS registration unless the 8-digit HS code has changed due to processing in the zone.
    DGFT Policy Circular 41/2015-2020 dated 05-07-2022 · DGFT Policy Circular 45/2015-2020 dated 23-01-2023
A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is filing the bill of entry with an expired PIMS Registration Number — the 75-day validity window is tight relative to vessel lead times on slow-steaming routes, and a number that expires between registration and arrival renders the consignment non-compliant at customs, triggering detention and demurrage until a fresh registration is obtained. Apply as late as permissible (not later than the 5th day before expected arrival) rather than at the earliest opportunity to maximise the validity window against the actual arrival date.

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Frequently asked
Does HSN 4802 54 90 require BIS certification?
No, uncoated printing and writing paper under this tariff line is not subject to any BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed by compulsory registration under the Paper Import Monitoring System administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade under Policy Condition 04 of Chapter 48 of the ITC (HS), 2022.
How early can a PIMS registration application be submitted, and how long is the number valid?
The application window opens on the 75th day before the expected date of arrival and closes on the 5th day before arrival; the Automatic Registration Number granted is valid for 75 days, during which multiple bills of entry may be filed against it for the permitted quantity.
Does an SEZ or EOU unit need separate PIMS registration when clearing paper into the Domestic Tariff Area?
No separate DTA-clearance registration is required if the paper was already registered under PIMS on entry into the SEZ/FTWZ/EOU and no processing has changed its 8-digit HS code; if the HS code at the 8-digit level has changed due to processing, the DTA importer must obtain fresh PIMS registration if the processed item falls within the covered tariff lines.
Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: PIMS / DGFT / Indian Customs CUSDATA.
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