NOC (No Objection Certificate) for Steel Importers [BIS & ISI MARK Exemption for Steel Products]

ALEPH INDIA PROVIDES “NOC” FOR STEEL PRODUCTS

Steel and steel products are one of the major products which are being imported to India on a large scale. Due to very heavy imports, there are high chances of product dumping. This is the reason; some steel products (approx 145) are already under the ambit of mandatory certification by the BIS Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).

As per BIS norms, the steel products which are compulsory to be certified must bear ISI Mark on them. The major motive of ISI Mark is to provide Zero defect products and steel products of superior quality. However, there are some steel products that are still exempted from mandatory certification. These steel products only require a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Ministry of steel for Import and customs clearance.

Ministry of Steel's Quality Control Order: Mandatory Clarification for Steel Imports

The Ministry of Steel has introduced the Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, as part of the BIS Act, 2016. This order is periodically issued to encompass more steel grades and related products. Under this Quality Control Order, all imported steel products must possess BIS certification, along with a Mill Test Certificate. They should also bear markings indicating ISI and the BIS license number.

To facilitate the issuance of clarifications to steel importers, the Ministry of Steel has established a dedicated portal known as the TCQCO Portal. Importantly, it is now mandatory for all steel importers to apply and request clarification for each and every steel consignment imported into the country without BIS certification through this dedicated portal. It's worth noting that the Ministry issues clarifications for each individual import consignment. Importers are required to submit fresh applications through the TCQCO portal for every consignment, unless otherwise specified in the clarification provided.

NO OBJECTION CERTIFICATE (NOC) FOR STEEL IMPORTERS

A No Objection Certificate (NOC) is a certificate that is necessary for steel goods that have different specifications. If the properties of steel grade/product do not fall under the purview mandatory BIS list for Steel and Steel Products, the Ministry of Steel issues exemption/clarification/NOC on the consignment coming to India.

In some circumstances, a product's code implies to customs that BIS registrations are necessary - yet they are not. Furthermore, customs officials may confuse "similar" products with those covered by "required certification," resulting in needless delays in consignment clearance and significant penalties.

To avoid delays and penalties, you must get a "No Objection Certificate" (NOC) from BIS stating that the given steel product is not covered under mandatory BIS Certification. NOC will be granted by MOS on per grade per consignment basis.

REQUEST FOR CLARIFICATION/ EXEMPTION FROM MINISTRY OF STEEL

The Ministry of Steel has constituted a Technical Committee for examination and analysis of the applications received for the issuance of clarifications, whether the products are covered under the purview of the Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020. NOC will be granted by MOS on a per grade per consignment basis.

Type of Request:

• For clarification in Advance (before ordering the material)
• For the material is in transit
• For the material reaches the port of destination

For applications seeking “Clarification in Advance”; The application should include the following information;

Sr. No	Item	Submitted Yes/No	Flag no
1	Covering letter
2	Information as per format issued by MOS
3	Mill test certificate with Heat no/certificate no
4	Specification Copy of International Standards & Company Specifications

For applications in which the material is in transit, in addition to the above, all relevant documents viz. Invoice, Bill of lading, Actual Mill Test Certificates, Insurance copy, etc. shall be submitted consignment-wise.

For applications in which the material reaches the port of destination, in addition to the above documents Bill of Entry, if generated is also required to be submitted. The covering letter of the application should also include the following consignmentwise information, and all documents should be properly flagged for reference;

Importer
ITC HS code
Description of the Item
Grade
Quantity
Invoice no.
Mill test certificate
Packing list no
Insurance no
Bill of Lading
Bill of Entry (If material is in port)

In repeat cases, a copy of the previous clarifications (Previous NOC) from the Ministry of Steel must be submitted along with the application. The covering letter should clearly indicate in the subject that the application is for a repeat case, to avoid delay in processing. NOC will be granted by MOS on per grade per consignment basis.

For more information write to info@alephindia.in

Aleph Team will help you to get the NOC/exemption from the Ministry of Steels

To easy understand our working Process, please ref the below process flow chart

FIRST STEP (CASE STUDY)
CASE STUDY; Check, whether covered under NOC or BIS	Information required from customer Mill Test certificate Application in advance /material in transit/Material at port International Specification according to which material manufactured End use of the material Onetime/regular import Details of Last applied NOC if any

Timeline : 3 Day after receipt of payment.

SECOND STEP (APPLICATION TO TECHNICAL COMMITTEE)
Application for NOC	Information required from customer Ref. to information given above

Timeline: 20-25 days after submission of successful application. MOS usually conducts two (2) committee meetings per month. The frequency may vary depending on the availability of MOS authorities and no of applications received. The applicant may apply to the higher committee (empowered committee) if the case decision received from the technical committee is not in favor.

THIRD STEP (APPLICATION TO EMPOWERED COMMITTEE)
Application for NOC	Information required from customer Ref. to information given above Technical Justification if any

IMPORTANT NOTE: THE DECISION TAKEN BY THE COMMITTEE SHALL BE FINAL.

ALEPH INDIA OFFERS NOC WITHIN 30 DAYS

As you are all aware, BIS Certification is required for steel and steel products; nevertheless, if the product is identical but its properties are different, you would be unable to export your goods to India. NOC is required for this.

It is not easy to enter your product into India. For this, you have to fulfill different formalities like Ministry of Steel require all following documents

1. Product specification
2. Test Reports
3. Declarations
4. Bill of Landing
5. Invoice
6. Packing list
7. Other supporting documents with a fee

LIST OF STEEL PRODUCT FOR MANDATORY BIS CERTIFICATION

Here is the list of steel products which is mandatory to be certified by Indian BIS and must carry ISI MARK before introduction in the Indian market.
(Last updated on 12.10.2021)

Foreign Manufacturers produce steel goods with varying properties/specifications, some of which are not in accordance with Indian standards. No BIS certification is necessary for the import of these steel products into the Indian market.

If you want your product to enter the Indian market without any delay and penalties, you can approach ALEPH INDIA. For every import of the same product, NOC is required.

With more than 20 years of experience in the steel sector, ALEPH INDIA Group is providing a hustle-free custom clearance for all the steel product importers for their BIS Certificate needs a NOC from BIS and Ministries.

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