Insulating paper

Kaolin-coated insulating paper, electrical-grade paper

PIMS CLEARANCE

HSN 4810 39 10 (Insulating paper) is subject to compulsory advance 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 import of Stock Lot is separately Prohibited under DGFT Notification 45/2015-20 dated 31-01-2020.

What this is

HSN code

4810 39 10

Chapter

48 · Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp

Primary regulator

PIMS · ITC (HS) Free policy subject to compulsory PIMS registration, Chapter 48

Customs documentation

PIMS Registration Number from DGFT
ITC (HS) policy compliance from DGFT
Stock Lot exclusion declaration to CBIC

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 an automatic Registration Number, which remains valid for 75 days and covers multiple bills of entry for the permitted quantity within that period.
DGFT Notification 11/2015-2020 dated 25-05-2022 · DGFT Policy Circular 41/2015-2020 dated 05-07-2022
2
Enter the PIMS Registration Number and its expiry date in the bill of entry before customs clearance. Omission of the Registration Number on the bill of entry prevents out-of-charge and the consignment will be detained.
DGFT Notification 11/2015-2020 dated 25-05-2022
3
Confirm the consignment does not constitute Stock Lot, which is Prohibited under the ITC (HS) import policy. SEZ, FTWZ, and EOU importers must register under PIMS at point of entry into the SEZ/FTWZ/EOU; DTA units clearing unprocessed paper from an SEZ/FTWZ/EOU that was already PIMS-registered at entry do not require fresh registration, but DTA units clearing goods processed with an 8-digit HS code change must register afresh if the new code falls within the PIMS-covered tariff lines.
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 late — filing within 5 days of the expected arrival date is the hard cutoff, and a registration applied for after that window cannot cover the arriving consignment, resulting in detention at port with demurrage accruing until a fresh registration is obtained for a subsequent shipment. The 75-day validity window also catches importers who register early and then experience vessel delays that push actual arrival beyond the expiry date; re-registration is required before the bill of entry is filed.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 4810 39 10 require BIS certification?

No, no BIS Quality Control Order covers kaolin-coated insulating paper. Import of this tariff line is governed by the Paper Import Monitoring System administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade under DGFT Notification 11/2015-2020, with the import policy classified as Free subject to compulsory PIMS registration.

How long is a PIMS Registration Number valid, and can it cover more than one bill of entry?

A PIMS Registration Number is valid for 75 days from the date of issuance. Multiple bills of entry are permitted under the same registration within the validity period, provided the total quantity does not exceed the permitted quantity registered.

Does a unit in an SEZ or EOU need to register under PIMS?

Yes. PIMS registration is required at the point of import by an SEZ, FTWZ, or EOU unit; however, a DTA unit clearing unprocessed paper from an SEZ/FTWZ/EOU that was already PIMS-registered at entry is exempt from fresh registration, 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.