Of iron

Longitudinally welded large-diameter iron pipes and tubes

SIMS CLEARANCE

HSN 7305 31 10 (longitudinally welded tubes and pipes of iron, external diameter exceeding 406.4 mm) is subject to compulsory advance registration under the Steel Import Monitoring System (SIMS) per policy condition 2 of Chapter 73, as notified by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under DGFT Notification 33/2015-20 dated 28-09-2020. An automatic SIMS registration number, valid for 75 days, must be obtained before the expected date of arrival of the consignment.

What this is

HSN code

7305 31 10

Chapter

73 · Articles of iron or steel

Primary regulator

SIMS · ITC (HS) policy condition 2, Chapter 73 (Steel Import Monitoring System)

Customs documentation

SIMS registration number from DGFT
Bill of entry declaration to CBIC
ITC (HS) policy compliance from DGFT

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 advance SIMS registration through the online Steel Import Monitoring System portal and obtain the automatic registration number by paying the registration fee of ₹500. The application may be submitted no earlier than 60 days before the expected date of arrival of the consignment, and the registration number remains valid for 75 days.
DGFT Notification 33/2015-20 dated 28-09-2020 · DGFT Notification 28/23 dated 28-08-2023 · Policy condition 2 of Chapter 73
2
Quote the SIMS automatic registration number on the bill of entry filed with the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC). Ensure the number remains within its 75-day validity window at the time of filing; an expired registration number results in a non-compliant bill of entry.
DGFT Notification 28/23 dated 28-08-2023 · Policy condition 2 of Chapter 73
3
Confirm whether the SIMS registration requirement applies to your specific transaction: re-imports of iron or steel solely for packaging purposes, and DTA-to-SEZ-to-DTA transfers (with or without value addition), are expressly excluded from SIMS registration under DGFT Policy Circular 38/2015-20 dated 19-01-2022.
DGFT Policy Circular 38/2015-20 dated 19-01-2022

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is misunderstanding the SIMS application window: registration can be sought no earlier than 60 days before the expected arrival date, yet must be in hand before the consignment arrives. Importers who apply too late or allow the 75-day validity to lapse before the vessel berths face a non-compliant bill of entry, potential detention, and the need to seek a fresh registration — which cannot be backdated. Additionally, octagonal steel columns for lamp posts are classifiable under 7308 90 90 per CBIC Circular 17/13-CUS dated 11-04-2013 and should not be imported under this CTI.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 7305 31 10 require BIS certification?

No. No BIS Quality Control Order covers this tariff line. Import is governed by the Steel Import Monitoring System under DGFT Notification 33/2015-20, with compulsory advance SIMS registration and an automatic registration number valid for 75 days as the operative requirement.

Has the 15-day minimum advance registration requirement under SIMS been abolished?

Yes. The requirement for advance registration of a minimum 15 days from the expected date of arrival was abolished by DGFT Notification 19/2015-20 dated 07-07-2022; the current rule allows application up to 60 days before expected arrival with no mandatory minimum lead time.

Are DTA-to-SEZ-to-DTA transfers of this iron pipe subject to SIMS registration?

No. Per DGFT Policy Circular 38/2015-20 dated 19-01-2022, transfers from the Domestic Tariff Area to a Special Economic Zone and back to the DTA — whether with or without value addition — do not require SIMS registration.

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