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Kaolin-coated paper and paperboard in rolls, other

PIMS CLEARANCE

HSN 4810 13 90 (Other kaolin-coated paper and paperboard in rolls) 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 of Stock Lot of paper under this tariff line is prohibited per ITC (HS) policy under DGFT Notification 45/2015-20 dated 31-01-2020.

What this is

HSN code

4810 13 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
Stock Lot prohibition declaration to CBIC
Bill of Entry with registration expiry date

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 under the Paper Import Monitoring System 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 an automatic Registration Number valid for 75 days; multiple Bills of Entry are permissible 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 will not be granted without the Registration Number; ensure it remains valid on the date of arrival to avoid detention and demurrage at the port.
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, which is prohibited under the ITC (HS) import policy. SEZ, FTWZ, and EOU importers must register under PIMS at the point of import into the unit; DTA clearance from SEZ/FTWZ/EOU without processing does not require a fresh PIMS registration, but a change in 8-digit HS code due to processing triggers a new PIMS registration obligation.
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 applying for PIMS registration too close to the shipment's arrival date. The registration window closes 5 days before arrival and the automatic Registration Number carries a 75-day validity — a consignment that arrives after expiry, or before the earliest permissible application date, cannot clear customs without a fresh registration, resulting in port detention and accruing demurrage. Confirm the vessel ETA and back-calculate the application window before placing the purchase order.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 4810 13 90 require BIS certification?

No, kaolin-coated paper and paperboard in rolls is not within the BIS Quality Control Order regime. Import is governed by the Paper Import Monitoring System administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade under DGFT Notification 11/2015-2020, with a Stock Lot prohibition under DGFT Notification 45/2015-20.

What is the validity of the PIMS Registration Number and when can the application be filed?

The automatic PIMS Registration Number is valid for 75 days from the date of grant; the application may be filed no earlier than the 75th day and no later than the 5th day before the expected date of arrival of the consignment, per DGFT Notification 11/2015-2020.

Do SEZ or EOU importers need a separate PIMS registration when clearing goods into the Domestic Tariff Area?

Not if the paper item was already registered under PIMS at the time of entry into the SEZ/FTWZ/EOU and no processing has changed the 8-digit HS code; if processing results in an HS code change to another PIMS-covered tariff line, a fresh PIMS registration is required at the DTA clearance stage per DGFT Policy Circular 41/2015-2020.

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