Unstudded

Unstudded silver jewellery articles and parts

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 7113 11 41 (Unstudded silver jewellery) is subject to a Restricted-import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under DGFT Notification 34/2025-26 dated 24 September 2025, operative until 31 March 2026. Imports from South Korea of specified items under Chapter 71 are separately restricted under ITC (HS) policy condition 4. Exemptions apply to 100% Export Oriented Units, Special Economic Zone units, Advance Authorisation holders, and Duty-Free Import Authorisation holders, subject to a no-DTA-sale condition.

What this is

HSN code

7113 11 41

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 (DGFT Notification 34/2025-26)

Customs documentation

Restricted-import authorisation from DGFT
Exemption declaration from DGFT
South Korea origin compliance from CBIC

Compliance steps

1
Confirm the import falls within a permitted category before filing the bill of entry. General imports of unstudded silver jewellery under this CTI are Restricted until 31 March 2026 per DGFT Notification 34/2025-26; without an applicable exemption, a DGFT authorisation is required prior to shipment.
DGFT Notification 34/2025-26 dated 24-09-2025 · ITC (HS) policy, Chapter 71
2
If importing as a 100% EOU, SEZ unit, Advance Authorisation holder, or DFIA holder, document the applicable exemption — citing Para 6.01(d) of the Foreign Trade Policy 2023, Rule 27 of the SEZ Rules 2006, or Para 4.18(iv) of FTP 2023 as appropriate — and ensure the imported goods are not sold into the Domestic Tariff Area. DTA diversion converts the exempt import into a Restricted-policy breach attracting retrospective enforcement.
DGFT Policy Circular 06/2025-26 dated 27-10-2025 · Para 6.01(d) FTP 2023 · Para 4.18(iv) FTP 2023 · Rule 27 SEZ Rules, 2006
3
Where the country of origin is South Korea, verify compliance with ITC (HS) policy condition 4 of Chapter 71, which applies a separate restriction on specified items from that origin. Mis-declaring origin to circumvent the South Korea restriction constitutes a Customs Act violation and attracts seizure and monetary penalty.
ITC (HS) policy condition 4 to Chapter 71

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is assuming the EOU or SEZ exemption is unconditional. Both exemptions attach a hard no-DTA-sale condition: any domestic sale of the imported silver jewellery, even a partial lot, retrospectively voids the exemption and exposes the importer to Restricted-import enforcement under DGFT Notification 34/2025-26 — including confiscation and monetary penalty — for the full consignment, not merely the diverted portion. Document the end-use chain before and after import.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 7113 11 41 require BIS certification?

No. No BIS Quality Control Order covers unstudded silver jewellery. Import of this tariff line is governed by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade under the ITC (HS) Restricted-import policy enforced through DGFT Notification 34/2025-26, operative until 31 March 2026.

Until when does the Restricted-import status under DGFT Notification 34/2025-26 apply, and what happens after 31 March 2026?

The restriction is operative until 31 March 2026 per DGFT Notification 34/2025-26. Beyond that date, the policy status reverts to whatever condition DGFT notifies; importers should monitor DGFT policy updates before placing purchase orders spanning that date.

Does the South Korea restriction under policy condition 4 apply even when an EOU or SEZ exemption is otherwise available?

DGFT Policy Circular 06/2025-26 addresses the EOU and SEZ exemptions with reference to DGFT Notification 34/2025-26; the South Korea restriction under ITC (HS) policy condition 4 of Chapter 71 is a separate overlay and should be assessed independently before relying on any exemption.

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