Sulphite wrapping paper

Sulphite wrapping paper, uncoated paper imports under PIMS

PIMS CLEARANCE

HSN 4805 30 00 (Sulphite wrapping paper) is subject to compulsory registration under the Paper Import Monitoring System (PIMS) administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), operative from 1 October 2022 under DGFT Notification 11/2015-2020 dated 25-05-2022. Import policy is Free subject to PIMS registration; importers must obtain an automatic Registration Number before the consignment arrives and enter it on the bill of entry for customs clearance.

What this is

HSN code

4805 30 00

Chapter

48 · Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp

Primary regulator

PIMS · ITC (HS) 2022 Chapter 48 compulsory registration condition (DGFT Notification 11/2015-2020)

Customs documentation

PIMS Registration Number from DGFT
Bill of Entry with registration 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 and obtain an automatic Registration Number by paying ₹500. Apply not earlier than the 75th day and not later than the 5th day before the expected date of arrival; the Registration Number is valid for 75 days and permits multiple bills of entry for the permitted quantity within that window.
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 before filing. Customs will not grant out-of-charge for any bill of entry filed on or after 1 October 2022 that omits the Registration Number or bears an expired registration.
DGFT Notification 11/2015-2020 dated 25-05-2022
3
If importing into or clearing from an SEZ, FTWZ, or EOU, confirm the PIMS registration requirement at each stage: registration is required at the point of import into the SEZ/FTWZ/EOU; DTA clearance of an unprocessed item already registered under PIMS does not require re-registration, but a change in 8-digit HS code due to processing in the SEZ/FTWZ/EOU triggers a fresh PIMS registration obligation for the DTA importer.
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 registering too late: the PIMS window closes on the 5th day before expected arrival, and a Registration Number obtained after that date is not accepted at the bill-of-entry stage, resulting in consignment detention and accumulating demurrage and ground rent. The 75-day validity of a single Registration Number permits multiple bills of entry for the permitted quantity — splitting shipments across several bills of entry does not require separate registrations provided each bill falls within the validity window and within the licensed quantity.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 4805 30 00 require BIS certification?

No, sulphite wrapping paper is not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed by the compulsory registration requirement under the Paper Import Monitoring System administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, with the import policy classified as Free subject to PIMS registration under the ITC (HS) 2022 Chapter 48 policy condition.

What is the PIMS registration fee and how long does the Registration Number remain valid?

The registration fee is ₹500 per application, and the automatic Registration Number granted upon payment remains valid for 75 days from issue, covering multiple bills of entry for the permitted quantity within that period per DGFT Notification 11/2015-2020.

Does an EOU or SEZ unit need to register under PIMS when importing sulphite wrapping paper?

Yes; PIMS registration is required at the point of import by an SEZ, FTWZ, or EOU unit. A DTA unit clearing unprocessed paper already registered under PIMS from such a unit is exempt from re-registration, but processing that changes the 8-digit HS code in the SEZ/FTWZ/EOU triggers a fresh PIMS registration obligation for the DTA importer per DGFT Policy Circular 41/2015-2020.

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