Copper chain

Copper chain and other articles of copper

NIMS CLEARANCE

HSN 7419 80 50 (Copper chain) 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. A registration fee of ₹500 is payable online, and the automatic registration number remains valid for 75 days from grant.

What this is

HSN code

7419 80 50

Chapter

74 · Copper and articles thereof

Primary regulator

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

Customs documentation

NFMIMS registration number from DGFT
Online advance registration receipt from DGFT
TRQ allocation certificate 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
Register the consignment in the NFMIMS online portal and obtain an automatic registration number before the import consignment arrives. Apply not earlier than 60 days before the expected date of arrival; the registration number remains valid for 75 days. Pay the prescribed registration fee of ₹500 at the time of application.
DGFT Notification 61/2015-2020 dated 31-03-2021 · S.O. 3759(E) · DGFT Notification 26/2016-20 dated 10-08-2022
2
Note that the earlier requirement of minimum 5-day advance registration before the expected date of arrival has been abolished; the advance lead-time requirement is now zero. Confirm compliance with DGFT Policy Circular 42/2015-2020 dated 27-07-2022 regarding the Ministry of Mines clarification on NFMIMS scope for copper articles.
DGFT Policy Circular 42/2015-2020 dated 27-07-2022 · S.O. 3759(E) · DGFT Notification 26/2016-20 dated 10-08-2022
3
If importing copper products under the India-Nepal Treaty, comply with DGFT Public Notice 17/2023 dated 22-06-2023 (paragraphs i to xv): DGFT is the designated authority for Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) allocation and monitoring of 10,000 MT of copper products under Chapter 74 and CTH 8544 for the relevant financial year under para 2.92 of the Handbook of Procedures 2023.
DGFT Public Notice 17/2023 dated 22-06-2023 · Handbook of Procedures 2023, para 2.92

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is filing the bill of entry without a valid NFMIMS registration number — either because the importer was unaware of the NFMIMS obligation for finished copper articles such as chain, or because the 75-day validity window lapsed between registration and actual vessel arrival. The registration number is consignment-specific and tied to the expected arrival date; a consignment arriving outside the validity window requires a fresh registration before out-of-charge can be granted.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 7419 80 50 require BIS certification?

No. No BIS Quality Control Order covers copper chain or other articles of copper under this tariff line. Import is governed by the Non-Ferrous Metals Import Monitoring System administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade under DGFT Notification 61/2015-2020, requiring advance online registration and an automatic registration number.

How far in advance must the NFMIMS 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, with no minimum advance lead-time required (the earlier 5-day requirement has been abolished); the automatic registration number granted is valid for 75 days per S.O. 3759(E) and DGFT Notification 26/2016-20 dated 10-08-2022.

Does the India-Nepal TRQ regime affect imports of copper chain under Chapter 74?

Yes, where the import is made under the revised India-Nepal Treaty, DGFT is the designated authority for TRQ allocation and monitoring of 10,000 MT of copper products under Chapter 74 and CTH 8544, and importers must comply with the procedure under DGFT Public Notice 17/2023 and para 2.92 of the Handbook of Procedures 2023.

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