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Of cast iron, enameled

Enamelled cast iron table and kitchen articles

SIMS CLEARANCE

HSN 7323 92 00 (Of cast iron, enamelled) requires compulsory advance registration under the Steel Import Monitoring System (SIMS) administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) per policy condition no. 2 of Chapter 73 and DGFT Notification 33/2015-20 dated 28-09-2020. The importer must obtain an automatic SIMS registration number by paying a fee of ₹500 before the consignment arrives, with the registration remaining valid for 75 days.

What this is
HSN code
7323 92 00
Chapter
73 · Articles of iron or steel
Primary regulator
SIMS · ITC (HS) policy condition no. 2, Chapter 73 — DGFT Notification 33/2015-20
Customs documentation
  • SIMS registration number from DGFT
  • Bill of entry with SIMS reference
  • ITC (HS) policy compliance declaration
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. 1
    Apply for SIMS registration through the DGFT online portal not earlier than 60 days before the expected date of arrival of the import consignment, paying the registration fee of ₹500. The automatic registration number issued is valid for 75 days and must be quoted on the bill of entry.
    DGFT Notification 33/2015-20 dated 28-09-2020 · DGFT Notification 28/23 dated 28-08-2023 · Policy condition no. 2, Chapter 73
  2. 2
    Note that the earlier requirement of advance registration at least 15 days before the expected date of arrival has been abolished; only the 60-day window restriction on early filing remains. Verify that the SIMS registration number is current and has not lapsed before out-of-charge.
    DGFT Notification 19/2015-20 dated 07-07-2022
A word of counsel

The SIMS registration lapse is the most common enforcement trigger on this tariff line: the 75-day validity window is tight for consignments subject to shipping delays, and an expired registration at the time of arrival renders the bill of entry non-compliant under policy condition no. 2 of Chapter 73, exposing the consignment to detention pending fresh registration. Build in buffer time when placing purchase orders for long-transit origins.

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Frequently asked
Does HSN 7323 92 00 require BIS certification?
No, enamelled cast iron household articles are not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. The operative requirement is compulsory SIMS registration administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade under DGFT Notification 33/2015-20 and policy condition no. 2 of Chapter 73.
Does SIMS registration apply when enamelled cast iron goods are re-imported from a Special Economic Zone into the Domestic Tariff Area?
No. Per DGFT Policy Circular 38/2015-20 dated 19-01-2022, goods of steel exported from the DTA to an SEZ and subsequently re-imported into the DTA — whether with or without value addition — are exempt from the SIMS registration requirement.
Are enamelled cast iron goods re-imported solely for packaging purposes subject to SIMS?
No. Per DGFT Policy Circular 38/2015-20 dated 19-01-2022, re-import of steel goods for packaging purposes is excluded from SIMS on the basis that such re-import is not primarily intended for value addition.
Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: SIMS / DGFT / Indian Customs CUSDATA.
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