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Paper stationery boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums

PIMS CLEARANCE

HSN 4817 30 90 (paper stationery boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums) 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, which requires advance submission of consignment details and payment of a ₹500 registration fee to obtain an automatic Registration Number valid for 75 days.

What this is

HSN code

4817 30 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 Registration Number and expiry date
Registration fee receipt 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
Register on the PIMS portal at https://imports.gov.in not earlier than the 75th day and not later than the 5th day before the expected arrival date of the consignment. Pay the ₹500 registration fee; the automatic Registration Number issued is valid for 75 days and permits multiple bills of entry for the permitted quantity within that validity 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 (out-of-charge) will not be granted without a valid Registration Number entered on the bill of entry; a lapsed or missing Registration Number renders the consignment liable to detention.
DGFT Notification 11/2015-2020 dated 25-05-2022
3
If importing into a Special Economic Zone, Free Trade and Warehousing Zone, or as an Export Oriented Unit, obtain PIMS registration at the point of entry. A DTA unit taking clearance from an SEZ/FTWZ/EOU requires fresh PIMS registration only if processing has changed the 8-digit HS code to a tariff line covered 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 applying for PIMS registration too close to the expected arrival date — the window closes on the 5th day before arrival and there is no provision for late or retrospective registration. A consignment arriving with an expired or absent Registration Number is detained at port, accruing demurrage and ground rent, with no mechanism for post-arrival regularisation; the importer must re-export or seek DGFT dispensation, neither of which is straightforward for perishable or time-sensitive stationery orders.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 4817 30 90 require BIS certification?

No, paper stationery boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums are not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed by compulsory registration under the Paper Import Monitoring System administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade under DGFT Notification 11/2015-2020, with the import policy remaining Free subject to that registration.

How long is a PIMS Registration Number valid, and can one registration cover multiple shipments?

The Registration Number is valid for 75 days from the date of issue. Multiple bills of entry are permitted under the same Registration Number within the validity period, provided the aggregate quantity does not exceed the permitted quantity stated at registration.

Does an SEZ or EOU unit need PIMS registration for this tariff line?

Yes — PIMS registration is required at the point of import into an SEZ, FTWZ, or EOU. A DTA unit clearing unprocessed goods from an SEZ or EOU is exempt, but if the goods have been processed and the 8-digit HS code has changed to a PIMS-covered tariff line, fresh DTA registration is required per DGFT Policy Circular 41/2015-2020.

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