Of iron

Large-diameter welded iron tubes and pipes (OD exceeds 406.4 mm)

SIMS CLEARANCE

HSN 7305 90 21 (large-diameter welded or riveted iron tubes and pipes) is subject to compulsory advance registration under the Steel Import Monitoring System (SIMS) per policy condition no. 2 of Chapter 73, administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under DGFT Notification 33/2015-20 dated 28-09-2020. An automatic registration number valid for 75 days must be obtained — and a registration fee of ₹500 paid — before the consignment arrives at an Indian port. Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) customs valuation and classification overlays apply at the bill-of-entry stage.

What this is

HSN code

7305 90 21

Chapter

73 · Articles of iron or steel

Primary regulator

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

Customs documentation

SIMS automatic registration number from DGFT
Registration fee receipt from SIMS portal
Bill of entry classification declaration to 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 through the online SIMS portal not earlier than the 60th day before the expected date of arrival of the consignment and pay the registration fee of ₹500. The automatic registration number issued is valid for 75 days; the minimum 15-day advance registration requirement has been abolished.
DGFT Notification 33/2015-20 dated 28-09-2020 · DGFT Notification 28/2023 dated 28-08-2023 · DGFT Notification 19/2015-20 dated 07-07-2022 · ITC (HS) policy condition no. 2, Chapter 73
2
Confirm that the import does not qualify for a SIMS exemption before filing the bill of entry. Re-imports of steel solely for packaging purposes and DTA-to-SEZ-to-DTA movements (with or without value addition) are exempt from SIMS registration per DGFT Policy Circular 38/2015-20.
DGFT Policy Circular 38/2015-20 dated 19-01-2022

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is allowing the 75-day validity window of the SIMS registration number to lapse between application and actual consignment arrival — particularly on long-haul shipments or where vessel schedules slip. A registration number that expires before the bill of entry is filed requires a fresh application and a fresh ₹500 fee, and the consignment cannot be cleared without a current valid number. Apply for registration as close to the 60-day opening window as practicable to maximise the validity margin.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 7305 90 21 require BIS certification?

No. No BIS Quality Control Order covers large-diameter welded iron tubes and pipes under this tariff line. Import is governed by the Steel Import Monitoring System administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade under ITC (HS) policy condition no. 2 of Chapter 73 and DGFT Notification 33/2015-20.

How early can an importer apply for SIMS registration, and how long does the registration number remain valid?

Registration may be applied for from the 60th day before the expected date of arrival; the automatic registration number remains valid for 75 days per DGFT Notification 28/2023 dated 28-08-2023. The earlier requirement of at least 15 days' advance registration has been abolished.

Are steel tubes re-imported for packaging purposes exempt from SIMS registration?

Yes. Per DGFT Policy Circular 38/2015-20 dated 19-01-2022, re-imports of steel goods solely for packaging — not for value addition — fall outside the SIMS requirement; DTA-to-SEZ-to-DTA movements with or without value addition are similarly exempt.

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