Of iron

Seamless iron drill pipe, other drill pipe

SIMS CLEARANCE

HSN 7304 23 10 (seamless iron drill pipe, other drill pipe) is subject to compulsory advance registration under the Steel Import Monitoring System (SIMS) administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under DGFT Notification 33/2015-20 dated 28-09-2020 and policy condition no. 2 of Chapter 73. An automatic registration number valid for 75 days must be obtained before the expected date of arrival, with a registration fee of ₹500, as updated by DGFT Notification 28/2023 dated 28-08-2023.

What this is

HSN code

7304 23 10

Chapter

73 · Articles of iron or steel

Primary regulator

SIMS · DGFT Notification 33/2015-20, policy condition no. 2 of Chapter 73

Customs documentation

SIMS registration number from DGFT
Import declaration to CBIC
ITC (HS) policy compliance

Applicable Partner Government Agencies

SIMSSIMS·Steel Import Monitoring System

Procedural directions for customs clearance are issued by: Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs.

Compliance steps

1
Register the import consignment in the SIMS online portal and obtain an automatic registration number by paying the ₹500 registration fee. Apply no earlier than 60 days before the expected date of arrival; the registration number remains valid for 75 days from issuance.
DGFT Notification 33/2015-20 dated 28-09-2020 · DGFT Notification 28/2023 dated 28-08-2023 · policy condition no. 2 of Chapter 73
2
Note the scope carve-outs before applying: re-import of steel items for packaging purposes is excluded from SIMS, as is transfer of steel between a DTA unit and an SEZ — whether with or without value addition. Document the applicable exclusion basis clearly on the bill of entry if relying on either carve-out.
DGFT Policy Circular 38/2015-20 dated 19-01-2022 · DGFT Notification 33/2015-20

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is misapplying the former 15-day advance-registration requirement: DGFT Notification 19/2015-20 dated 07-07-2022 abolished that minimum lead time, but the 60-day outer window and the 75-day validity of the registration number remain operative. Filing a bill of entry referencing an expired SIMS registration number — or none at all — results in customs detention and demurrage while re-registration is completed, as the SIMS number is a mandatory pre-clearance condition under Chapter 73 policy.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 7304 23 10 require BIS certification?

No, seamless iron drill pipe under this tariff line is not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed by compulsory registration under the Steel Import Monitoring System administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade under DGFT Notification 33/2015-20 and policy condition no. 2 of Chapter 73.

How far in advance must SIMS registration be obtained, and how long does the number remain valid?

Registration may be applied for up to 60 days before the expected date of arrival; the automatic SIMS number is valid for 75 days. The former mandatory 15-day minimum lead time was abolished by DGFT Notification 19/2015-20 dated 07-07-2022.

Are re-imports and DTA-to-SEZ transfers of iron drill pipe exempt from SIMS registration?

Yes, with conditions: re-import of steel items for packaging purposes is excluded as it is not primarily meant for value addition, and DTA-SEZ transfers (with or without value addition) are similarly exempt per DGFT Policy Circular 38/2015-20 dated 19-01-2022.

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