Trophies

Trophies of base metal plated with precious metal

NO PGA · STANDARD CUSTOMS PROCEDURE

HSN 8306 21 20 (trophies of base metal plated with precious metal) 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 (IEC), bill of entry, commercial invoice, packing list. Other articles within Chapter 83 — such as bells, gongs, statuettes, or frames — are classified under distinct tariff lines, some of which may carry separate compliance obligations.

No partner government agency notification covers this tariff line.

A word of counsel

The principal risk at this tariff line is misclassification: trophies without precious-metal plating fall under a sibling line within heading 8306, and articles that are primarily decorative statuettes may similarly attract a different classification on customs examination. Re-classification by customs triggers retrospective compliance and potential detention pending resolution. Confirm that the plating specification and end-use description on the commercial invoice precisely match the declared tariff line before shipment.

Need a regulatory steer on this product?

Speak to a regulatory counsel about your specific HSN, IS, and supplier situation.

Speak to an Expert

Frequently asked

Does HSN 8306 21 20 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 trophy is not plated with precious metal?

Trophies without precious-metal plating are classified under a different tariff line within heading 8306 and should be assessed separately for any applicable compliance requirements.

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