Other

Imitation jewellery, other than of base metal or plastics

NO PGA · STANDARD CUSTOMS PROCEDURE

HSN 7117 90 90 (Other imitation jewellery — not of base metal or plastics) 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. Imitation jewellery classified under sibling tariff lines — particularly articles of base metal under Chapter 71 — may attract different classification treatment and associated compliance.

No partner government agency notification covers this tariff line.

A word of counsel

The principal risk at this tariff line is misclassification: imitation jewellery of base metal (covered under a separate subheading within Chapter 71) and costume jewellery incorporating precious metal plating may invite re-classification on customs examination. Re-classification triggers retrospective compliance obligations and potential detention pending review. Accurate material composition documentation — specifying the constituent materials, plating details, and intended use — is the importer's primary safeguard.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 7117 90 90 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 imitation jewellery is made of base metal?

Imitation jewellery of base metal is classified under a distinct subheading within Chapter 71 and may be subject to different tariff treatment; customs re-classification to that line can trigger retrospective compliance.

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