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Other iron or steel tube and pipe fittings (couplings, elbows, sleeves)

SIMS CLEARANCE

HSN 7307 99 90 (Other iron or steel tube and pipe fittings) is subject to compulsory advance registration under the Steel Import Monitoring System (SIMS) administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), pursuant to Policy Condition No. 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 99 90

Chapter

73 · Articles of iron or steel

Primary regulator

SIMS · DGFT Policy Condition No. 2, Chapter 73; DGFT Notification 33/2015-20

Customs documentation

SIMS registration number from DGFT
ITC (HS) policy compliance from DGFT
QCO exemption declaration from MoS

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 advance registration through the DGFT online portal, paying the ₹500 registration fee, no earlier than 60 days before the expected date of arrival of the consignment. The automatic registration number is valid for 75 days; ensure it remains live at the bill-of-entry stage.
DGFT Notification 28/2023 dated 28-08-2023 · DGFT Notification 19/2015-20 dated 07-07-2022 · Policy Condition No. 2 of Chapter 73
2
Verify whether the consignment qualifies for the QCO exemption under MoS Order F.No. S-20011/15/2024-Tech-Part(2) dated 20-11-2025. For imports with a bill of lading shipped-on-board date on or before 31-03-2026 and the ITC HS code listed in Annexure I of that order, mandatory QCO compliance is exempted; retain the exemption declaration at the bill of entry.
MoS Order F.No. S-20011/15/2024-Tech-Part(2) dated 20-11-2025
3
Confirm whether the import is a re-import for packaging purposes or a DTA-SEZ-DTA movement with or without value addition: both categories are excluded from SIMS registration requirements. Document the basis of exclusion explicitly in the customs declaration to avoid detention during PGA-facilitated bill verification.
DGFT Policy Circular 38/2015-20 dated 19-01-2022

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is filing the bill of entry without a live SIMS registration — either because the 75-day validity window lapsed between registration and consignment arrival, or because the importer assumed the DTA-SEZ carve-out applied without retaining documentary evidence of the exemption basis. A lapsed or absent SIMS registration number prevents out-of-charge and exposes the consignment to detention, demurrage, and ground rent at port until the registration defect is cured.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 7307 99 90 require BIS certification?

No, this residual tariff line for other iron or steel tube and pipe fittings is not covered by a BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed by the Steel Import Monitoring System under DGFT Policy Condition No. 2 of Chapter 73, with a QCO exemption operative for consignments with a shipped-on-board date on or before 31 March 2026.

How early can the SIMS registration application be filed, and how long does the registration remain valid?

The application may be filed up to 60 days before the expected date of arrival; the minimum 15-day advance requirement has been abolished per DGFT Notification 19/2015-20 dated 07-07-2022. The automatic registration number granted is valid for 75 days per DGFT Notification 28/2023 dated 28-08-2023.

Are re-imports of steel pipe fittings for packaging purposes required to register under SIMS?

No. Re-imports of steel goods intended solely for packaging purposes are excluded from SIMS, as are DTA-SEZ-DTA movements whether or not value addition has occurred, per DGFT Policy Circular 38/2015-20 dated 19-01-2022.

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