Unwrought or in powder form

Platinum unwrought or in powder form

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 7110 21 00 (Platinum, unwrought or in powder form) is governed by the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT). Import of standard platinum under this tariff line is Free; however, palladium alloy containing more than 1% gold by weight is Restricted under DGFT Notification 18/2025-26 dated 17-06-2025.

What this is

HSN code

7110 21 00

Chapter

71 · Natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones, precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, Chapter 71 (Free with Restricted carve-out for palladium-gold alloy)

Customs documentation

ITC (HS) policy declaration from DGFT
Import Licence from DGFT

Compliance steps

1
Determine whether the imported material is pure platinum or a palladium alloy containing more than 1% gold by weight before filing the bill of entry. Standard platinum unwrought or in powder form is Free to import; the palladium-gold alloy category is Restricted and requires a DGFT import licence.
DGFT Notification 18/2025-26 dated 17-06-2025
2
If the consignment is a palladium alloy with gold content exceeding 1% by weight, obtain a DGFT import licence under the Restricted-import policy before shipment. File the licence and supporting composition documentation with the bill of entry to enable customs out-of-charge.
DGFT Notification 18/2025-26 dated 17-06-2025

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is assuming the Free-import status of platinum applies universally across all materials classified here. The Restricted carve-out targets palladium alloys with gold content above 1% by weight — a composition threshold that is not visible from the tariff description alone. Importers should obtain a certified assay report confirming gold content before shipment; presenting an alloy at the port without a DGFT licence when gold content exceeds 1% renders the consignment liable to detention and Restricted-import enforcement.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 7110 21 00 require BIS certification?

No, platinum unwrought or in powder form is not subject to any BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, which treats standard platinum as Free to import with a Restricted carve-out for palladium alloys containing more than 1% gold by weight.

What is the specific composition threshold that triggers the Restricted-import status under DGFT Notification 18/2025-26?

The Restricted classification applies to palladium alloy where gold content exceeds 1% by weight. Platinum consignments that do not meet this composition profile remain Free to import without a DGFT licence.

What happens if a palladium-gold alloy above the 1% threshold is imported without a DGFT licence?

Importation of a Restricted-category material without a valid DGFT licence exposes the consignment to detention at the port of import, confiscation, and monetary penalty under the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992.

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