Imitation art paper

Kaolin-coated paper in rolls, imitation art paper

PIMS CLEARANCE

HSN 4810 13 10 (Imitation art paper) is subject to compulsory registration under the Paper Import Monitoring System (PIMS) administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under Chapter 48 of the ITC (HS) 2022. Importers must obtain an automatic PIMS Registration Number, valid for 75 days, by submitting advance information at imports.gov.in and paying a registration fee of ₹500. Import of stock-lot quantities is separately Prohibited under ITC (HS) policy per DGFT Notification 45/2015-20 dated 31-01-2020.

What this is

HSN code

4810 13 10

Chapter

48 · Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp

Primary regulator

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

Customs documentation

PIMS Registration Number from DGFT
Registration expiry date declaration to CBIC
Stock-lot prohibition compliance from DGFT

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 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 is valid for 75 days and permits multiple bills of entry for the permitted quantity within that period.
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 and out-of-charge will not be granted unless these fields are populated and the registration remains valid on the date of the bill of entry.
DGFT Notification 11/2015-2020 dated 25-05-2022 · DGFT Policy Circular 41/2015-2020 dated 05-07-2022
3
Confirm the consignment is not a stock lot before import; import of stock-lot paper under this tariff line is Prohibited under ITC (HS) policy. SEZ, FTWZ, and EOU importers must obtain PIMS registration at the point of import into the zone; a DTA unit clearing unprocessed paper from a SEZ/FTWZ/EOU does not require fresh PIMS registration unless the 8-digit HS code has changed due to processing.
DGFT Notification 45/2015-20 dated 31-01-2020 · DGFT Trade Notice 08/2020-21 dated 04-05-2020 · 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 mis-timing the PIMS registration application — applying too early (before the 75-day window opens) or too late (inside the 5-day cut-off before expected arrival). A registration obtained outside the permitted window is invalid, and a bill of entry filed without a valid, in-date PIMS Registration Number will be held by customs until the defect is rectified, accruing demurrage and ground rent. The 75-day validity period is non-extendable; if the vessel is delayed beyond the expiry date, a fresh registration at ₹500 is required before out-of-charge.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 4810 13 10 require BIS certification?

No, imitation art paper in rolls is not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed by compulsory registration under the Paper Import Monitoring System (PIMS) administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade under the ITC (HS) 2022 Chapter 48 policy condition.

What are the exact timing rules for applying for PIMS registration?

The application window opens on the 75th day before the expected date of arrival and closes on the 5th day before arrival; the automatic Registration Number granted is valid for 75 days from the date of registration per DGFT Notification 11/2015-2020 dated 25-05-2022.

Does an EOU or SEZ unit importing imitation art paper need PIMS registration?

Yes. PIMS registration is required at the point of import into a SEZ, FTWZ, or EOU; however, a DTA unit subsequently clearing the same unprocessed paper from the zone does not need a fresh registration unless the 8-digit HS code has changed due to processing, 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.