Automatic data processing machine paper

Uncoated ADP machine paper, small-format sheets

PIMS CLEARANCE

HSN 4802 62 50 (Automatic data processing machine 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, and importers must obtain an automatic Registration Number before the consignment arrives at the Indian port.

What this is

HSN code

4802 62 50

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
Apply for PIMS registration at https://imports.gov.in no earlier than the 75th day and no later than the 5th day before the expected date of arrival. Pay the registration fee of ₹500 to obtain the automatic Registration Number, which is valid for 75 days. Multiple bills of entry are permitted under one 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
Enter the PIMS Registration Number and its expiry date in the bill of entry at the time of filing. Customs clearance of the consignment is contingent on this entry; bills of entry filed on or after 01-10-2022 for tariff lines listed in Annexure-I of the DGFT Notification are governed by PIMS.
DGFT Notification 11/2015-2020 dated 25-05-2022
3
If importing into an SEZ, FTWZ, or as an EOU, obtain PIMS registration at the point of import into the zone. A DTA unit clearing unprocessed paper from an SEZ/FTWZ/EOU does not require a fresh PIMS registration; however, if processing in the zone has resulted in a change of 8-digit HS code and the processed item falls under a PIMS-covered tariff line, the DTA importer must register separately.
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 miscalculating the PIMS registration window and applying too late. The Registration Number must be obtained at least 5 days before the vessel's expected arrival; a consignment berthing before the number is issued cannot be cleared and incurs demurrage and ground rent while the importer retrospectively seeks registration. The 75-day validity cap means that early applications on forward-dated purchase orders may also expire before the shipment arrives, requiring a fresh application and fee payment.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 4802 62 50 require BIS certification?

No, uncoated ADP machine paper in small-format sheets is not covered by 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 policy status Free subject to compulsory PIMS registration.

How long is the PIMS Registration Number valid, and can one number cover multiple shipments?

The automatic Registration Number is valid for 75 days from issuance. Multiple bills of entry are permitted under the same Registration Number within that validity period, provided the total quantity does not exceed the permitted quantity declared at registration.

Is PIMS registration required for SEZ or EOU imports of this tariff line?

Yes. Per DGFT Policy Circular 41/2015-2020, PIMS registration is required at the point of import by an SEZ, FTWZ, or EOU unit; the exemption from a second registration applies only to DTA clearances of unprocessed paper that was already registered under PIMS on entry into the zone.

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