Utensils of galvanised iron

Galvanised iron household and kitchen utensils

SIMS CLEARANCE

HSN 7323 99 10 (Utensils of galvanised iron) is subject to compulsory advance 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 and DGFT Notification 33/2015-20 dated 28-09-2020. An automatic registration number must be obtained before the consignment arrives, with a registration fee of ₹500 and a validity window of 75 days.

What this is

HSN code

7323 99 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 automatic registration number from DGFT
Registration fee receipt from DGFT
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 online through the DGFT portal, paying the prescribed fee of ₹500, and obtain the automatic registration number. Applications may be submitted no earlier than the 60th day before the expected date of arrival of the import consignment; the minimum 15-day advance requirement has been abolished.
DGFT Notification 33/2015-20 dated 28-09-2020 · DGFT Notification 19/2015-20 dated 07-07-2022 · DGFT Notification 28/23 dated 28-08-2023
2
Ensure the SIMS automatic registration number is quoted on the bill of entry before filing. The registration number remains valid for 75 days from the date of grant; a consignment arriving after expiry of the registration number requires fresh SIMS registration before out-of-charge.
DGFT Notification 28/23 dated 28-08-2023 · Policy Condition No. 2 of Chapter 73

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is assuming that re-import of galvanised iron goods for packaging purposes, or SEZ-DTA movements, require SIMS registration — they do not. Conversely, importers sometimes file the bill of entry without a live SIMS registration number, either because the 75-day validity elapsed in transit or because the application was submitted after arrival; both scenarios result in consignment detention at the port until a valid registration number is produced. Confirm the registration expiry date against the vessel's ETA before departure.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 7323 99 10 require BIS certification?

No. No BIS Quality Control Order covers galvanised iron household utensils under this tariff line. 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.

How far in advance must SIMS registration be obtained, and how long does it remain valid?

Registration may be applied for up to 60 days before the expected date of arrival; the automatic registration number is valid for 75 days. The earlier 15-day minimum advance requirement was abolished by DGFT Notification 19/2015-20 dated 07-07-2022.

Are re-imports of galvanised iron goods for packaging, or SEZ-to-DTA transfers, covered by SIMS?

No. Re-import of steel goods solely for packaging purposes is excluded from SIMS, as is the movement of steel items between DTA and SEZ — whether with or without value addition — 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.