Blister copper

Unrefined blister copper for electrolytic refining

NIMS CLEARANCE

HSN 7402 00 10 (Blister copper) is subject to compulsory advance registration under the Non-Ferrous Metals Import Monitoring System (NFMIMS) administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under DGFT Notification 61/2015-2020 dated 31-03-2021. Importers must obtain an automatic registration number by submitting advance information online and paying a fee of ₹500, with registration valid for 75 days. Consignments qualifying under the India-Nepal Treaty TRQ for copper products under Chapter 74 are subject to additional DGFT allocation procedures under DGFT Public Notice 17/2023.

What this is

HSN code

7402 00 10

Chapter

74 · Copper and articles thereof

Primary regulator

NIMS · DGFT Notification 61/2015-2020 (NFMIMS), Non-Ferrous Metals Import Monitoring System

Customs documentation

NFMIMS registration number from DGFT
Online advance registration from DGFT
TRQ allocation letter from DGFT

Applicable Partner Government Agencies

NIMSNIMS·Non-Ferrous Metal Import Monitoring System

Procedural directions for customs clearance are issued by: Directorate General of Foreign Trade.

Compliance steps

1
Apply for NFMIMS registration online no earlier than 60 days before the expected date of arrival of the consignment, paying the registration fee of ₹500. The automatic registration number is valid for 75 days and must be obtained before the consignment arrives; the prior minimum 5-day advance-registration requirement has been abolished.
DGFT Notification 61/2015-2020 dated 31-03-2021 · S.O. 3759(E) · DGFT Notification 26/2016-20 dated 10-08-2022
2
Submit advance import information covering copper items listed in Annexure-I of the NFMIMS scheme. Confirm alignment with the Ministry of Mines clarification on NFMIMS scope issued via DGFT Policy Circular 42/2015-2020 dated 27-07-2022 to ensure the specific grade of blister copper is within the registered category.
DGFT Policy Circular 42/2015-2020 dated 27-07-2022
3
Where the consignment qualifies under the India-Nepal Treaty TRQ for copper products (Chapter 74 and CTH 8544), ensure DGFT has issued a TRQ allocation under the revised procedure per paragraphs (i) to (xv) of DGFT Public Notice 17/2023 and Para 2.92 of the Handbook of Procedures 2023 before filing the bill of entry.
DGFT Public Notice 17/2023 dated 22-06-2023 · Para 2.92 of HBP 2023

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is applying for NFMIMS registration too close to or after vessel arrival. The registration window opens no earlier than 60 days before the expected arrival date, and although the 5-day minimum advance requirement has been abolished, an unregistered consignment at the point of bill-of-entry filing is treated as a NFMIMS non-compliance — resulting in detention and demurrage while registration is retrospectively pursued. The 75-day validity of the registration number must also be tracked against actual arrival; an expired registration number at the time of out-of-charge triggers fresh registration and potential delay.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 7402 00 10 require BIS certification?

No. Blister copper is not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order; import is governed by the Non-Ferrous Metals Import Monitoring System under DGFT Notification 61/2015-2020, with compulsory advance online registration and a ₹500 fee before consignment arrival.

Has the minimum 5-day advance registration requirement under NFMIMS been abolished?

Yes. The requirement of a minimum 5-day advance registration before the expected date of arrival has been abolished per S.O. 3759(E) and DGFT Notification 26/2016-20 dated 10-08-2022, though registration must still be obtained before arrival.

When does the India-Nepal Treaty TRQ procedure apply to this tariff line?

Where blister copper under Chapter 74 is imported under the revised India-Nepal Treaty, DGFT is the designated authority for TRQ allocation and monitoring per DGFT Public Notice 17/2023 dated 22-06-2023 and Para 2.92 of the Handbook of Procedures 2023; the TRQ allocation must be secured before the bill of entry is filed.

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