Litho and offset paper

Uncoated litho and offset paper weighing over 150 g/m2

PIMS CLEARANCE

HSN 4802 58 10 (Litho and offset paper) is 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. Import policy is Free subject to PIMS registration, requiring advance submission of import details at imports.gov.in and payment of a registration fee of ₹500 to obtain an automatic Registration Number valid for 75 days.

What this is

HSN code

4802 58 10

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
Bill of Entry declaration to CBIC
ITC (HS) policy compliance

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
Register under PIMS at imports.gov.in between 75 days and 5 days before the expected date of arrival of the consignment, paying the registration fee of ₹500. The automatic Registration Number issued is valid for 75 days; multiple bills of entry may be filed against one registration number within the validity period for the permitted quantity.
DGFT Notification 11/2015-2020 dated 25-05-2022 · ITC (HS) 2022 policy condition, Chapter 48
2
Enter the PIMS Registration Number and its expiry date in the bill of entry before filing. Customs will not grant out-of-charge clearance for a consignment arriving without a valid Registration Number recorded in the bill of entry.
DGFT Notification 11/2015-2020 dated 25-05-2022
3
If importing into a Special Economic Zone, Free Trade and Warehousing Zone, or Export Oriented Unit, obtain PIMS registration at the point of import into that zone. A DTA unit clearing unprocessed paper from an SEZ/FTWZ/EOU does not require a fresh PIMS registration; however, where processing has changed the 8-digit HS code, the DTA importer must register independently if the processed item falls within the PIMS-covered tariff lines.
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 treating the 75-day application window as a formality and registering too close to the vessel's arrival date. The registration window closes 5 days before the expected arrival date — an application submitted after that threshold is rejected, leaving the consignment without a valid Registration Number at the bill-of-entry stage and exposing the importer to detention and demurrage while a fresh registration is obtained for the next eligible window. Track estimated time of arrival against the registration expiry date, not the registration grant date.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 4802 58 10 require BIS certification?

No, uncoated litho and offset paper is not covered by 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 DGFT Notification 11/2015-2020, with import policy classified as Free subject to PIMS registration.

How long is the PIMS Registration Number valid and can it cover multiple shipments?

The Registration Number is valid for 75 days from the date of grant; multiple bills of entry may be filed against the same registration number within the validity period, provided the total quantity does not exceed the permitted quantity registered.

Does an SEZ or EOU unit need a separate PIMS registration when clearing paper into the Domestic Tariff Area?

A DTA unit clearing unprocessed paper from an SEZ, FTWZ, or EOU is exempt from fresh PIMS registration if the 8-digit HS code has not changed; if processing has changed the HS code and the processed item falls within the PIMS-covered tariff lines, the DTA importer must obtain independent PIMS registration per DGFT Policy Circular 41/2015-2020.

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