German silver jewellery

German silver imitation jewellery

NO PGA · STANDARD CUSTOMS PROCEDURE

HSN 7117 19 20 (German silver jewellery) is not covered by a Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Order and carries no Partner Government Agency clearance requirement at the tariff-line level. Import follows the standard customs procedure: Importer-Exporter Code (IEC), bill of entry, commercial invoice, packing list. Other imitation jewellery lines within Chapter 71 — particularly those incorporating precious metals or stones — may carry distinct compliance obligations, making precise tariff classification the principal importer risk.

No partner government agency notification covers this tariff line.

A word of counsel

German silver is a base-metal alloy (copper, zinc, nickel) with no precious-metal content; however, customs examination that reveals a different composition — or the presence of plating classified as precious-metal clad — can trigger re-classification to a tariff line that does carry compliance. Retrospective compliance on re-classification may include detention and duty recovery. Confirm the alloy specification and surface finish in the product documentation before shipment.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 7117 19 20 require any pre-import registration?

A valid Importer-Exporter Code is required for any commercial import; no product-specific registration applies to this tariff line.

What changes if the jewellery contains or is clad with a precious metal?

Articles incorporating or clad with precious metals are classified under different headings within Chapter 71 and may attract distinct compliance and duty treatment.

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