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35/2026-27 · 2026-10-21

PSIC exemption expanded for metallic waste imports from safe countries

India has expanded the exemption from Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate (PSIC) requirements for metallic waste and scrap imported from designated safe countries (USA, UK, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, EU). The exemption now applies to consignments cleared through specified sea ports and inland container depots, subject to supplier certification that goods contain no radioactive materials or explosives, and mandatory radiation/explosive checks at Indian ports.
ActionIf importing metallic waste/scrap from safe countries, obtain supplier certificate confirming no radioactive materials or explosives before shipment, and ensure consignments enter through designated ports (Chennai, Tuticorin, Kandla, JNPT, Mumbai, Krishnapatnam, Mundra, Kattupalli, Hazira, Kamarajar, Gangavaram) or approved inland depots.
Who is affectedImporters of metallic waste and scrap (both shredded and unshredded) from USA, UK, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, and EU member states. DeadlineNot stated HS codes# 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 78, 79, 81 हिंदीसुरक्षित देशों से धातु कचरे के आयात के लिए PSIC छूट विस्तारित Original titleAmendment to the provisions relating to PSIC requirements for import of metallic waste and scrap under the Handbook of Procedures, 2023 – reg.
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