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Paper and paperboard bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports

PIMS CLEARANCE

HSN 4822 90 90 (Other bobbins, spools, cops and similar paperboard supports) 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 for this tariff line is Free subject to PIMS registration, which requires advance submission of import data and payment of a ₹500 registration fee to obtain an automatic Registration Number before the consignment arrives.

What this is

HSN code

4822 90 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
Registration expiry declaration to CBIC
Bill of entry with PIMS reference

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 date of arrival. Pay the ₹500 registration fee to obtain the automatic Registration Number, which remains valid for 75 days from grant. Multiple bills of entry are permitted under the same 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 will not grant out-of-charge for consignments where the Registration Number is absent, expired, or mismatched to the permitted quantity.
DGFT Notification 11/2015-2020 dated 25-05-2022 · DGFT Policy Circular 41/2015-2020 dated 05-07-2022
3
If importing into an SEZ, FTWZ, or EOU, obtain PIMS registration at the point of entry into the zone. A DTA unit clearing unprocessed paper already registered under PIMS from a SEZ/FTWZ/EOU does not require fresh registration; however, if processing has occurred and the HS code at the 8-digit level has changed to a PIMS-covered tariff line, the DTA importer must independently register.
DGFT Policy Circular 41/2015-2020 dated 05-07-2022 · DGFT Policy Circular 45/2015-2020 dated 23-01-2023

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is misunderstanding the registration window: importers who apply earlier than the 75th day before arrival find their application rejected, while those who apply later than the 5th day before arrival risk a consignment that arrives before a valid Registration Number is in place, triggering detention and demurrage. The 75-day validity cap also means that a single registration cannot cover a staggered shipment schedule spanning more than 75 days, even if the total quantity remains within the permitted limit.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 4822 90 90 require BIS certification?

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

How long is the PIMS Registration Number valid, and can one number cover multiple bills of entry?

The automatic Registration Number is valid for 75 days from the date of grant; multiple bills of entry are permitted under the same registration number within that validity period, provided the total quantity does not exceed the permitted quantity declared at registration.

Does an SEZ or EOU unit need to register under PIMS when clearing paper to the Domestic Tariff Area?

A DTA unit is exempt from fresh PIMS registration when clearing unprocessed paper already registered at the point of SEZ/FTWZ/EOU entry; however, if processing in the zone has changed the 8-digit HS code to a PIMS-covered tariff line, the DTA importer must register under PIMS before customs clearance, per DGFT Policy Circular 45/2015-2020.

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