Endless bands for machinery, of stainless steel

Stainless steel endless bands for industrial machinery

SIMS CLEARANCE

HSN 7314 12 00 (Endless bands for machinery, of stainless steel) requires compulsory prior registration under the Steel Import Monitoring System (SIMS) administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under policy condition no. 2 of Chapter 73, per DGFT Notification 33/2015-20 dated 28-09-2020. The importer must obtain an automatic SIMS registration number — valid for 75 days from grant — by paying a registration fee of ₹500 before the consignment arrives.

What this is

HSN code

7314 12 00

Chapter

73 · Articles of iron or steel

Primary regulator

SIMS · DGFT policy condition no. 2, Chapter 73 — Steel Import Monitoring System

Customs documentation

SIMS registration number from DGFT
Import 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
Apply for SIMS registration through the DGFT online portal not earlier than 60 days before the expected date of arrival of the consignment, paying the ₹500 registration fee. The automatic registration number issued is valid for 75 days; ensure the consignment arrives within this validity window.
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
Confirm at the bill-of-entry stage that the SIMS registration number is quoted in the import declaration. Note that the prior 15-day minimum advance-registration requirement has been abolished; the registration may be obtained at any point within the 60-day window before arrival.
DGFT Notification 19/2015-20 dated 07-07-2022
3
Verify whether the import falls within an exempt category: re-import of stainless steel for packaging purposes (not value addition) and DTA-to-SEZ-to-DTA movements (with or without value addition) are expressly excluded from the SIMS requirement 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 allowing the SIMS registration to lapse before the vessel arrives: the 75-day validity is calculated from the date the automatic registration number is granted, not from the application date or the bill of lading date. If the consignment is delayed and the registration expires, a fresh application and fee are required before customs out-of-charge; there is no provision for retroactive extension, and customs will detain the consignment until a valid registration number is produced.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 7314 12 00 require BIS certification?

No. No BIS Quality Control Order covers stainless steel endless bands for machinery. Import is governed by the Steel Import Monitoring System administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade under policy condition no. 2 of Chapter 73, per DGFT Notification 33/2015-20.

What is the earliest a SIMS registration can be applied for, and how long does it remain valid?

An application may be submitted not earlier than 60 days before the expected date of consignment arrival; the automatic registration number granted is valid for 75 days from the date of issue, per DGFT Notification 28/2023 dated 28-08-2023.

Are re-imports of stainless steel bands for packaging exempt from SIMS registration?

Yes. DGFT Policy Circular 38/2015-20 dated 19-01-2022 clarifies that re-imports of steel items solely for packaging purposes — not for value addition — are excluded from the SIMS requirement, as are DTA-to-SEZ-to-DTA movements whether or not value addition occurs.

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