Of iron

Longitudinally submerged arc welded large-diameter iron pipes

SIMS CLEARANCE

HSN 7305 11 21 (Longitudinally submerged arc welded pipes of iron, external diameter exceeding 406.4 mm) is subject to compulsory advance registration under the Steel Import Monitoring System (SIMS) administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under policy condition no. 2 of Chapter 73 and DGFT Notification 33/2015-20 dated 28-09-2020. The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) verifies SIMS registration at the bill-of-entry stage.

What this is

HSN code

7305 11 21

Chapter

73 · Articles of iron or steel

Primary regulator

SIMS · ITC (HS) policy condition no. 2, Chapter 73; DGFT Notification 33/2015-20

Customs documentation

SIMS automatic registration number from DGFT
Registration fee payment confirmation from DGFT
ITC (HS) policy compliance declaration from CBIC

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
Apply for SIMS registration on the DGFT online portal not earlier than the 60th day before the expected date of arrival of the import consignment. Submit advance import information and pay the registration fee of ₹500 to obtain the automatic registration number, which remains valid for 75 days.
DGFT Notification 28/2023 dated 28-08-2023 · DGFT Notification 33/2015-20 dated 28-09-2020 · Policy condition no. 2 of Chapter 73
2
Ensure the SIMS automatic registration number is quoted at the bill-of-entry stage. The 15-day minimum advance-registration requirement has been abolished; however, registration must precede the expected date of arrival of the consignment.
DGFT Notification 19/2015-20 dated 07-07-2022
3
Confirm the consignment falls within SIMS scope. Re-imports of steel items for packaging purposes only and transfers between DTA and SEZ (with or without value addition) are exempt from SIMS registration per DGFT Policy Circular 38/2015-20 dated 19-01-2022.
DGFT Policy Circular 38/2015-20 dated 19-01-2022 · DGFT Notification 33/2015-20 dated 28-09-2020

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is misunderstanding the 75-day validity window of the SIMS registration number relative to the actual vessel arrival date. A registration obtained too early — beyond 60 days before arrival — is rejected by the portal, while one obtained after consignment dispatch may expire before the bill of entry is filed if port congestion extends dwell time. Align the SIMS application date precisely to the confirmed vessel schedule, not the purchase-order date.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 7305 11 21 require BIS certification?

No, no BIS Quality Control Order covers this product family. Import of longitudinally submerged arc welded large-diameter iron pipes is governed by 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 long is the SIMS automatic registration number valid, and when can the application be filed?

The registration number is valid for 75 days from grant; the application may be submitted not earlier than 60 days before the expected date of arrival of the import consignment, per DGFT Notification 28/2023 dated 28-08-2023.

Are steel pipes re-imported from an SEZ to the DTA exempt from SIMS registration?

Yes. Per DGFT Policy Circular 38/2015-20 dated 19-01-2022, both DTA-to-SEZ transfers re-imported into the DTA (with or without value addition) and re-imports solely for packaging purposes are exempt from SIMS registration requirements.

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