Bank, bond and cheque paper

Bank, bond and cheque paper (security printing paper)

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 4802 56 50 (Bank, bond and cheque paper) is subject to the ITC (HS) Restricted-import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), with import permitted only in accordance with Policy Condition No. 3 of Chapter 48 of the ITC (HS) Schedule governing security printing paper.

What this is

HSN code

4802 56 50

Chapter

48 · Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) Restricted import policy, Chapter 48, Policy Condition No. 3

Customs documentation

Import authorisation from DGFT
Policy Condition No. 3 compliance declaration

Compliance steps

1
Verify that the import satisfies the conditions prescribed under ITC (HS) Policy Condition No. 3 of Chapter 48 before filing the bill of entry. This tariff line is Restricted; import without the requisite authorisation exposes the consignment to detention and confiscation under the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992.
ITC (HS) Import Policy, Policy Condition No. 3 of Chapter 48
2
Obtain the applicable DGFT import authorisation covering the category and quantity of security printing paper and upload all supporting documents in e-Sanchit before seeking customs out-of-charge. Confirm the authorisation is current and its scope covers bank, bond and cheque paper specifically.
ITC (HS) Import Policy, Policy Condition No. 3 of Chapter 48

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is treating it as a generic uncoated paper import and filing the bill of entry under the Free-import track. Bank, bond and cheque paper is classified as security printing paper and is Restricted; absence of a DGFT import authorisation at the time of filing results in consignment detention and, absent prompt regularisation, confiscation. Policy Condition No. 3 of Chapter 48 governs the precise eligibility criteria — confirm compliance before vessel departure.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 4802 56 50 require BIS certification?

No, bank, bond and cheque paper falls outside the BIS Quality Control Order regime. Import is governed by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade under the ITC (HS) Restricted-import policy, specifically Policy Condition No. 3 of Chapter 48 applicable to security printing paper.

What is the scope of Policy Condition No. 3 of Chapter 48 for this tariff line?

Policy Condition No. 3 of Chapter 48 sets the conditions for the import of security printing paper, the category into which bank, bond and cheque paper falls; the precise eligibility and authorisation requirements are as published in the current ITC (HS) Schedule administered by DGFT.

Can a regular importer bring in bank paper on a Free Shipping Bill without any DGFT authorisation?

No. The Restricted status means import is not permitted on Free terms; a consignment tendered without the requisite DGFT authorisation is liable to detention and may be re-exported or confiscated under the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992.

Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: DGFT / Indian Customs CUSDATA.