HS Code Note
Import policy: Import of metal scrap in this heading originating from a war or rebelion affected area is subject to preshipment certification that the consignment does not containe explosive marital. Detailed condition given at import licensing note 1 at the end of this chapter "Metalic waste, scrap, seconds and defectives, other than those which are of a vlue below the value specified for ay such items by a notification issued in this behalf, and excludign hazardous, toxic waste, radio active contaminated waste/scrap containing radio active material. Import of metalic waste and scrap shall bel permitted in shredded and compacted form only; however, meralic waste and scrap in unshredded and uncompacted form may be imported through the major ports (covered by the Major Port Trusts Act, 963) and the Inland Container Depot at Tughalakabad, New Delhi only. The customs authorities shall carry out 100% inspection of such unshredded and uncompacted materials.