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Statuettes and other ornaments of base metal (non-electric)

NO PGA · STANDARD CUSTOMS PROCEDURE

HSN 8306 29 90 (other statuettes and ornaments of base 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, bill of entry, commercial invoice, packing list. Other articles within Chapter 83 — including locks, padlocks, and similar hardware — may carry compliance under sibling tariff lines; classification accuracy determines whether any obligation applies.

No partner government agency notification covers this tariff line.

A word of counsel

The absence of compliance at this tariff line does not extend to all decorative or functional base-metal articles: items that could be reclassified as locks, fittings, or mountings elsewhere in Chapter 83 may attract distinct obligations. Customs re-classification on examination triggers retrospective compliance, including detention pending resolution. Verify that the product specification — material composition, functional use, and finish — is accurately reflected in the tariff heading before relying on the absence of compliance.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 8306 29 90 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 base-metal article serves a functional rather than purely ornamental purpose?

Functional articles such as locks, handles, or fittings may be classified under a different heading within Chapter 83 or an adjacent chapter, and those lines can carry compliance obligations not present here.

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