Galvanised

Galvanised butt welding fittings of iron or steel

SIMS CLEARANCE

HSN 7307 93 10 (Galvanised butt welding fittings) requires compulsory advance registration under the Steel Import Monitoring System (SIMS) administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), pursuant to Policy Condition 2 of Chapter 73 and DGFT Notification 33/2015-20 dated 28-09-2020. Importers must obtain an automatic SIMS registration number by paying a fee of ₹500, with the registration valid for 75 days from grant.

What this is

HSN code

7307 93 10

Chapter

73 · Articles of iron or steel

Primary regulator

SIMS · Policy Condition 2 of Chapter 73, ITC (HS); DGFT Notification 33/2015-20

Customs documentation

SIMS registration number from DGFT
Import declaration from CBIC
Registration fee receipt 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
Apply for SIMS registration in the DGFT online portal not earlier than 60 days before the expected date of arrival of the consignment. Pay the registration fee of ₹500 to obtain the automatic SIMS registration number, which is valid for 75 days from the date of grant.
DGFT Notification 33/2015-20 dated 28-09-2020 · DGFT Notification 28/2023 dated 28-08-2023
2
Quote the SIMS automatic registration number on the bill of entry at the time of filing. Note that the earlier minimum 15-day advance-registration requirement has been abolished; registration may now be applied for at any point within the 60-day pre-arrival window.
DGFT Notification 19/2015-20 dated 07-07-2022 · Policy Condition 2 of Chapter 73, ITC (HS)

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is allowing the 75-day SIMS registration validity to lapse between application and actual vessel arrival. If the consignment arrives after the registration has expired, a fresh application and fee are required before customs out-of-charge — causing detention and demurrage. Separately, confirm that the goods are not re-imports for packaging purposes or SEZ-to-DTA movements, both of which are explicitly exempt from SIMS under DGFT Policy Circular 38/2015-20 dated 19-01-2022, making a fresh registration in those scenarios an unnecessary and correctable delay.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 7307 93 10 require BIS certification?

No, galvanised butt welding fittings under this tariff line are not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed by the compulsory SIMS registration regime administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade under Policy Condition 2 of Chapter 73 of the ITC (HS).

How long is the SIMS registration number valid, and when can it be applied for?

The automatic SIMS registration number is valid for 75 days from the date of grant per DGFT Notification 28/2023 dated 28-08-2023; application may be submitted up to 60 days before the expected date of arrival, and the previous mandatory 15-day advance-registration requirement has been abolished.

Are re-imports of steel goods for packaging, or SEZ-to-DTA transfers, exempt from SIMS registration?

Yes. Per DGFT Policy Circular 38/2015-20 dated 19-01-2022, re-imports of steel for packaging purposes are exempt as they are not primarily meant for value addition, and both SEZ-to-DTA transfers — whether with or without value addition — are likewise exempt from SIMS registration.

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