Galvanised

Galvanised threaded elbows, bends and sleeves of steel

SIMS CLEARANCE

HSN 7307 92 10 (Galvanised threaded elbows, bends and sleeves) 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). Importers must obtain an automatic SIMS registration number by paying a fee of ₹500, with registration valid for 75 days from grant.

What this is

HSN code

7307 92 10

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 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.

Compliance steps

1
Register the import consignment on the SIMS online portal not earlier than 60 days before the expected date of arrival. Pay the registration fee of ₹500 to obtain the automatic SIMS registration number; the number is valid for 75 days from the date of grant and must accompany the bill of entry.
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
Verify at the time of filing the bill of entry that the SIMS registration number remains within its 75-day validity window. Consignments arriving after expiry of the registration number are not eligible for out-of-charge until a fresh registration is obtained.
DGFT Notification 28/2023 dated 28-08-2023 · Policy Condition No. 2 of Chapter 73
3
Confirm whether the consignment falls within a SIMS-exempt category: re-imports of steel for packaging purposes and DTA-to-SEZ-to-DTA movements (with or without value addition) are excluded from the SIMS registration requirement per the cited DGFT clarifications.
DGFT Policy Circular 38/2015-20 dated 19-01-2022 · DGFT Notification 19/2015-20 dated 07-07-2022

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is miscalculating the 75-day validity window against vessel transit time — importers apply for SIMS registration at the time of shipment booking but neglect to account for delays at the origin port or in transhipment, arriving at the Indian port with an expired registration number. A lapsed SIMS number cannot be revived; a fresh registration must be obtained online before customs out-of-charge will be granted, attracting demurrage and ground rent for the duration.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 7307 92 10 require BIS certification?

No, galvanised threaded pipe fittings under this tariff line are 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 Policy Condition No. 2 of Chapter 73.

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

Yes. The requirement of a minimum 15-day advance registration prior to the expected date of arrival was abolished by DGFT Notification 19/2015-20 dated 07-07-2022; importers may now apply up to 60 days before expected arrival with no minimum lead time.

Are re-imports of galvanised steel fittings for packaging purposes required to be registered under SIMS?

No. Per DGFT Policy Circular 38/2015-20 dated 19-01-2022, re-imports of steel goods used for packaging — not primarily for value addition — are excluded from the SIMS registration requirement, as are DTA-to-SEZ-to-DTA movements regardless of value addition.

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