Import consignments of metallic waste and scrap shall be subject to pre-inspection certificate (PSIC) from the country of origin. The PSI inspection shall be carried out by PSI inspection agencies (PSIA) approved by DGFT of India.
The PSIA will be required to take photographs or make video of the inspection carried out, duly capturing the following activities/details:
(i) Photograph(s) or video clipping of the place of inspection with PSIA inspector (mandatory) and representatives of exporter / importer, if available (optional); with time, date of the inspection (at least 1 photograph or video clipping);
(ii) Photograph(s) or video clipping of the testing instrument(s) used for inspection;
(iii) Photograph(s) or video clipping of the process of stuffing of containers showing the container number (at least 1 photograph or video clipping per container)
(iv) Photograph(s) or video clipping of the sealing process (at least 1 photograph or video clipping per container)
Safe Country Exemption
However, metallic waste and scrap (both shredded and un-shredded) imported from safe countries / region i.e. the USA, the UK, Canada, New Zeland, Australia and the EU will not require PSIC if consignments are cleared through 7 ports namely, Chennai, Tuticorin, Kandla, JNPT, Mumbai, Krishnapatnam and Mundra. Consignments from these five countries / region will be accompanied by certificate from the supplier / scrap yard authority to the effect that it does not contain any radioactive materials / explosives.
These will however be subject to radiation and explosive checks through portal monitors and container scanner at these ports. Trans-shipments through these countries / regions will not be allowed this facility. Import through all other ports including 9 ports (for un-shredded scrap/waste), irrespective of country of origin, will be subject to PSIC.
Source: DGFT HANDBOOK OF PROCEDURE 2019