Of silver, including metal clad with silver but excluding sweepings containing other precious metals

Silver waste and scrap for precious metal recovery

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 7112 99 10 (silver waste and scrap, excluding sweepings containing other precious metals) is subject to a Restricted-import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under Chapter 71 of Schedule I of the ITC (HS), 2022. Import is additionally governed by Rules 12 and 13 of the Hazardous Waste (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016, and must comply with Para 8(b) of the General Notes regarding import policy.

What this is

HSN code

7112 99 10

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) Restricted import policy, Chapter 71

Customs documentation

Import authorisation from DGFT
Hazardous waste compliance from CPCB
ITC (HS) policy declaration to CBIC

Compliance steps

1
Obtain DGFT import authorisation for this Restricted tariff line under Chapter 71 of Schedule I of the ITC (HS), 2022 before filing the bill of entry. The restriction is operative under S.O. 2031(E) and DGFT Notification 01/2015-2020, both dated 29-04-2022.
S.O. 2031(E) dated 29-04-2022 · DGFT Notification 01/2015-2020 dated 29-04-2022 · Chapter 71, Schedule I, ITC (HS), 2022
2
Ensure the consignment satisfies Rules 12 and 13 of the Hazardous Waste (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016, which govern transboundary movement of hazardous waste, and confirm compliance with Para 8(b) of the General Notes on import policy applicable to waste imports under the ITC (HS).
Rules 12 and 13 of the Hazardous Waste (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016 · Para 8(b) of General Notes, ITC (HS), 2022

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is treating the DGFT Restricted-import authorisation and the Hazardous Waste Rules compliance as sequential rather than concurrent obligations. A consignment that holds a DGFT authorisation but lacks documentation demonstrating compliance with Rules 12 and 13 of the Hazardous Waste (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016 will be detained at the port of entry; Para 8(b) of the General Notes is a gate condition for all waste imports and is verified independently of the Restricted-import authorisation.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 7112 99 10 require BIS certification?

No, no BIS Quality Control Order covers silver waste and scrap. Import is governed by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade under the Restricted-import policy of Chapter 71 of Schedule I of the ITC (HS), 2022, read with Rules 12 and 13 of the Hazardous Waste (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016.

What is the legal basis for the Restricted-import status of this tariff line?

The restriction is imposed under S.O. 2031(E) and DGFT Notification 01/2015-2020, both dated 29 April 2022, operating through Chapter 71 of Schedule I of the ITC (HS), 2022.

Does the exclusion of sweepings containing other precious metals affect the hazardous-waste compliance requirement?

No. The Para 8(b) General Notes condition and the Rules 12 and 13 hazardous-waste transboundary-movement requirements apply to silver waste and scrap under this CTI regardless of the sweepings exclusion; the exclusion governs product scope, not the applicable regulatory overlay.

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