Other kraft paper, creped or crinkled, whether or not embossed or perforated

Other kraft paper, creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated

PIMS CLEARANCE

HSN 4808 40 90 (Other kraft paper, creped or crinkled, whether or not embossed or perforated) 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, and importers must obtain an automatic Registration Number before the consignment's expected date of arrival.

What this is

HSN code

4808 40 90

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 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
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 of the consignment. Pay the registration fee of ₹500 to obtain the automatic Registration Number, which remains valid for 75 days from grant.
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 to enable customs clearance. Multiple bills of entry are permitted against the same Registration Number within the validity period for the permitted quantity.
DGFT Notification 11/2015-2020 dated 25-05-2022
3
If importing into an SEZ, FTWZ, or EOU, obtain PIMS registration at the point of import. If the processed item exits the SEZ/FTWZ/EOU to the DTA with a change in 8-digit HS code and falls under a PIMS-covered tariff line, the DTA importer must separately register under PIMS.
DGFT Policy Circular 41/2015-2020 dated 05-07-2022 · DGFT Policy Circular 45/2015-20 dated 23-01-2023

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is treating the 75-day registration window as a post-arrival formality. PIMS registration must be obtained before the consignment arrives — applications submitted after the 5-day pre-arrival cut-off are not valid for clearance, and a bill of entry filed without a valid Registration Number and expiry date will be denied out-of-charge. Factor the ₹500 fee and the online registration lead time into the purchase-order timeline, particularly for shipments with short transit windows.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 4808 40 90 require BIS certification?

No. No BIS Quality Control Order covers kraft paper under Chapter 48. Import is governed by the compulsory registration requirement under the Paper Import Monitoring System administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade under DGFT Notification 11/2015-2020 dated 25-05-2022.

What is the validity of the PIMS Registration Number and can multiple shipments use the same number?

The automatic Registration Number is valid for 75 days from the date of grant. Multiple bills of entry are permitted against the same Registration Number within the validity period, provided the permitted quantity is not exceeded.

Is a DTA unit clearing paper from an SEZ or EOU required to register under PIMS?

Only if processing in the SEZ, FTWZ, or EOU has resulted in a change of 8-digit HS code and the processed item falls under a PIMS-covered tariff line; if no processing has taken place and the HS code is unchanged, the DTA unit does not require a separate PIMS registration per DGFT Policy Circular 41/2015-2020.

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