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Duplicating paper

Uncoated duplicating paper, A4 and smaller sheet sizes

PIMS CLEARANCE

HSN 4802 56 30 (Duplicating paper) is classified as Free for import subject to compulsory registration under the Paper Import Monitoring System (PIMS), administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under DGFT Notification 11/2015-2020 dated 25-05-2022. Importers must obtain an automatic PIMS Registration Number by paying a registration fee of ₹500 and enter the Registration Number and its expiry date on the bill of entry before customs clearance.

What this is
HSN code
4802 56 30
Chapter
48 · Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp
Primary regulator
PIMS · ITC (HS) Free import policy subject to compulsory PIMS registration, Chapter 48
Customs documentation
  • PIMS Registration Number from DGFT
  • Registration expiry declaration on Bill of Entry
  • ITC (HS) policy compliance from DGFT
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
    Register on the PIMS online portal at https://imports.gov.in not earlier than 75 days and not later than 5 days before the expected date of arrival of the consignment. Pay the registration fee of ₹500 to obtain an automatic Registration Number, which remains valid for 75 days. Multiple bills of entry are permitted under the same Registration Number within the validity period for the permitted quantity.
    DGFT Notification 11/2015-2020 dated 25-05-2022 · ITC (HS) 2022 Chapter 48 policy condition
  2. 2
    Enter the PIMS Registration Number and its expiry date in the bill of entry at the time of filing. Failure to populate both fields will prevent customs out-of-charge, as the system requires these details to enable clearance of the consignment.
    DGFT Notification 11/2015-2020 dated 25-05-2022 · DGFT Policy Circular 41/2015-2020 dated 05-07-2022
  3. 3
    If importing into an SEZ, FTWZ, or EOU, obtain PIMS registration at the point of entry into the zone. A DTA clearance from an SEZ/FTWZ/EOU does not require a fresh PIMS registration unless the item has been processed with a change in 8-digit HS code and the resulting tariff line falls within the PIMS-covered list.
    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 applying for PIMS registration too late or too early: the application window opens only on the 75th day before expected arrival and closes on the 5th day before arrival. A registration applied for outside this window is invalid, and an expired or absent Registration Number on the bill of entry results in consignment detention and accruing demurrage at the port until a valid registration is obtained and submitted.

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Frequently asked
Does HSN 4802 56 30 require BIS certification?
No, uncoated duplicating paper under this tariff line is not subject to any BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed by the Paper Import Monitoring System administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade under DGFT Notification 11/2015-2020, with the ITC (HS) 2022 Chapter 48 Free-with-compulsory-registration policy condition.
How long is a PIMS Registration Number valid, and can it cover multiple bills of entry?
A PIMS Registration Number is valid for 75 days from the date of grant. Multiple bills of entry are permitted under the same Registration Number within the validity period, provided the total quantity does not exceed the quantity registered.
Does a DTA unit clearing PIMS-covered paper from an SEZ or EOU need its own PIMS registration?
No fresh PIMS registration is required for a DTA clearance if no processing has occurred in the SEZ/FTWZ/EOU; however, if processing has changed the 8-digit HS code and the resulting line is PIMS-covered, the DTA importer must register under PIMS per DGFT Policy Circular 45/2015-2020.
Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: PIMS / DGFT / Indian Customs CUSDATA.
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