Pins (other than those of heading 7317)

Base metal pins, other than heading 7317 nails

NO PGA · STANDARD CUSTOMS PROCEDURE

HSN 8305 90 10 (pins of base metal, other than those of heading 7317) is not covered by a Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Order and carries no Partner Government Agency clearance requirement at the tariff-line level. Import follows the standard customs procedure: Importer-Exporter Code, bill of entry, commercial invoice, packing list. Other articles of base metal within Chapter 83 — or fasteners classified under Chapter 73 — may carry distinct compliance depending on product form and intended use.

No partner government agency notification covers this tariff line.

A word of counsel

The principal risk at this tariff line is misclassification: pins that function as nails, spikes, or similar fasteners may be re-classified under Chapter 73 (heading 7317), which sits in a different compliance environment. Customs re-classification on examination triggers retrospective duty recovery and potential detention pending resolution. Importers should confirm product specification — material, point geometry, and intended function — against the tariff schedule before relying on the absence of compliance here.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 8305 90 10 require any pre-import registration?

A valid Importer-Exporter Code is required for any commercial import; no product-specific registration applies to this tariff line.

What changes if the pins are functionally similar to nails or spikes?

Pins that meet the description of nails, tacks, or staples under Chapter 73 (heading 7317) may be re-classified there, attracting that heading's compliance regime and retrospective duty implications.

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