Sacks and bags, having a base of a width of 40 cm or more

Large paper sacks and bags, wide-base packaging

PIMS CLEARANCE

HSN 4819 30 00 (Sacks and bags, having a base of a width of 40 cm or more) 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 policy is Free subject to PIMS registration, requiring advance submission of importer information at imports.gov.in and payment of a ₹500 registration fee to obtain an automatic Registration Number before consignment arrival.

What this is

HSN code

4819 30 00

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 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 ₹500 registration fee to obtain the automatic Registration Number, which is valid for 75 days and covers multiple bills of entry for the permitted quantity within the 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 before filing. Customs will verify these details prior to granting out-of-charge; a missing or expired Registration Number will prevent clearance of the consignment.
DGFT Notification 11/2015-2020 dated 25-05-2022
3
If importing into an SEZ, FTWZ, or as an EOU, register under PIMS at the point of import into the zone. A DTA unit clearing unprocessed goods from an SEZ/FTWZ/EOU that were already PIMS-registered on entry does not require fresh registration; however, if processing has changed the 8-digit HS code and the resultant item falls under a PIMS-covered tariff line, the DTA importer must register independently.
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 vessel's arrival date — the window closes on the 5th day before expected arrival, and a late application yields no Registration Number in time, causing consignment detention and accumulating demurrage. The 75-day validity clock begins from registration, not from arrival; importers who register early for a delayed shipment risk expiry before the bill of entry is filed, requiring a fresh registration and a second ₹500 fee.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 4819 30 00 require BIS certification?

No, this tariff line is not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed exclusively by the Paper Import Monitoring System administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade under DGFT Notification 11/2015-2020, and the import policy is Free subject to compulsory PIMS registration.

What is the validity period of a PIMS Registration Number, and can it cover multiple shipments?

The automatic Registration Number is valid for 75 days from the date of issue, and multiple bills of entry are permitted under the same registration number within the validity period, provided the total permitted quantity is not exceeded.

Does a DTA unit clearing PIMS-covered paper goods from an SEZ need to register separately under PIMS?

No, if no processing has taken place in the SEZ/FTWZ/EOU and the 8-digit HS code is unchanged, fresh DTA registration is not required; if processing has occurred resulting in a change of 8-digit HS code to another PIMS-covered line, the DTA importer must obtain 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.