India continues to be an important destination for Australian exporters of metal scrap and recyclable materials. As trade volumes grow, understanding the documentation and inspection requirements before loading can help keep shipments moving smoothly.
One important consideration is the Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate (PSIC) framework for metallic waste and scrap entering India.
India’s Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) maintains PSIC requirements covering shredded, unshredded, compressed and loose forms of metallic waste and scrap. The inspection framework is designed to confirm the nature of the scrap and address requirements including radiation-related checks.
However, PSIC requirements are not necessarily the same for every shipment. The applicable process can depend on factors such as the type of scrap, country of origin, destination port and current Indian import conditions.
Check Before You Load
For Australian scrap exporters, the best approach is to confirm the requirements before the container is packed. Confirming details early provides more time to organise any required inspection or documentation and reduces the risk of changes after the container has already been loaded.
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Source: Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), India – Handbook of Procedures and Appendix 2H, Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate requirements.
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