Which licence need waste paper import in india?

I want to import waste paper in India, but not able to understand which licence i required for it, also which clearance certificates. I research on net but there is no clear information of it. 

https://hspcb.gov.in/Form16.pdf

https://www.jawaharcustoms.gov.in/newsite/PublicNotices/pn2010/PN-113-10.htm

https://www.eximguru.com/notifications/Import-of-Waste-paper-regarding-21090.aspx

 

Please help me if any one know about this.

 

Replies (4)

ACTUALLY THIS ITEM CAN BE IMPORT ONLY THROUGH THE DGFT  IN ANNEXURE-ANF2B AS RESTRICTED ITEM.

WE CAN ARRANGE FOR THIS LICENCE  FROM DGFT AS PROFESSIONAL BASIS IF YOU WANTED TO ISSUE PLEASE TELL .

 

RAMESH VERMA

FOREIGN TRADE CONSULTANT

Hello Mr Ramesh,

Yes, If you can help us then its our pleasure, But i have some questions, There is no need of MOEF clearance, Custom NOC in this. 

 

Mr.Ramesh ,

Can you send us your contact details as we wish to import paper

License required for waste paper import in india

Import Export Code (IEC)

  • Issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), this code is required for any import/export activity in India.

Consent from State Pollution Control Board (SPCB)

  • Paper scrap is categorized as recyclable waste and may fall under environmental regulations.
  • Importers need authorization from the respective State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) or Pollution Control Committee (PCC) where the business operates.

Registration with MOEF&CC (if applicable)

  • The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MOEF&CC) governs waste imports under the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016.

Pre-shipment Inspection Certificate (PSIC)

  • Some paper scrap imports may require a Pre-shipment Inspection Certificate (PSIC) to ensure the scrap is free from contaminants, as per Indian regulations.

 Customs Clearance

  • The following documents are required for customs:
    1. Bill of Lading/Airway Bill.
    2. Invoice and Packing List.
    3. Importer Exporter Code (IEC).
    4. Certificate of Origin.
    5. PSIC (if applicable).

Goods and Services Tax (GST) Registration

  • Importers must be registered for GST in India, as GST is applicable on imports.

BIS Compliance

·       Ensure compliance with Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) norms for imported materials, especially if the scrap will be processed further.

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