Poster paper

Poster paper, uncoated printing and writing paper sheets

PIMS CLEARANCE

HSN 4802 62 20 (Poster 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. The import policy is Free subject to PIMS registration under Chapter 48 of ITC (HS) 2022, and importers must obtain an automatic Registration Number before the consignment arrives.

What this is

HSN code

4802 62 20

Chapter

48 · Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp

Primary regulator

PIMS · ITC (HS) Free policy subject to compulsory PIMS registration, Chapter 48

Customs documentation

PIMS Registration Number from DGFT
Bill of Entry with PIMS expiry date
ITC (HS) policy compliance declaration

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 on the PIMS online portal at https://imports.gov.in, paying the registration fee of ₹500, to obtain an automatic Registration Number. Apply not earlier than the 75th day and not later than the 5th day before the expected date of arrival of the consignment; the Registration Number is valid for 75 days.
DGFT Notification 11/2015-2020 dated 25-05-2022 · ITC (HS) 2022 Chapter 48 policy condition
2
Enter the PIMS Registration Number and its expiry date in the Bill of Entry at filing. Multiple Bills of Entry are permitted under a single Registration Number within the validity period, provided the cumulative quantity does not exceed the registered quantity.
DGFT Notification 11/2015-2020 dated 25-05-2022
3
If importing as an SEZ, FTWZ, or EOU unit, obtain PIMS registration at the point of import into the zone. A DTA unit clearing unprocessed paper from an SEZ/FTWZ/EOU is exempt from fresh PIMS registration, but if the paper has been processed with a change in the 8-digit HS code, the DTA importer must register under PIMS if the processed item falls under a PIMS-covered tariff line.
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 allowing the PIMS Registration Number to lapse before all Bills of Entry under the registration are filed — the 75-day validity window runs from the date of registration, not from the consignment arrival date, and a Bill of Entry filed after expiry will be rejected at Customs, triggering detention and demurrage. Apply on the 75th day before arrival to maximise the validity window, and track expiry dates where multiple shipments are consolidated under one registration.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 4802 62 20 require BIS certification?

No. No BIS Quality Control Order covers poster paper or uncoated printing and writing paper. 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 the import policy classified as Free subject to PIMS registration.

What happens if the PIMS Registration Number is not entered in the Bill of Entry?

Customs will not grant out-of-charge for the consignment; the Registration Number and its expiry date are mandatory fields in the Bill of Entry under the PIMS policy condition, and their absence renders the Bill of Entry incomplete.

Is PIMS registration required for SEZ and EOU imports of poster paper?

Yes — PIMS registration is required at the point of import by an SEZ, FTWZ, or EOU unit; however, a DTA unit clearing unprocessed paper from such a zone does not need to re-register, per DGFT Policy Circular 41/2015-2020 dated 05-07-2022.

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