NOC FOR STEEL IMPORT

1. NOC FOR STEEL IMPORT Without BIS License

All importers importing steel products without BIS licenses (i.e. BIS registration is not compulsory for such steel and steel products) must apply and seek clarification/NOC from the Ministry of Steel through the QCO Portal for every consignment.

The Ministry of Steel has notified the Steel and Steel Product (Quality Order) under the BIS Act, 2016. The Quality Control Order mandates that all imported steel products must have a BIS License and be marked with the ISI and BIS License Numbers.

However, certain steel and steel products where BIS is not mandatory must obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Ministry of Steel via the QCO Portal.

Now we will understand each application one by one

1. Application for Advanced Certification (Advance NOC)

Importers can apply in advance for products where BIS compliance is not mandatory. This helps avoid clearance issues.

Required Documents:

• KYC of Importer
• Mill Test Certificate
• Product Photograph
• Company Specification (National/International)

2. NOC When Material is in Transit

Used when shipments are in transit. Apply through the QCO portal.

• KYC of Importer
• Mill Test Certificate
• Product Photograph
• Bill of Lading

3. NOC When Material is at Port

Apply only after generating the Bill of Entry (BoE).

• KYC of Entity
• Mill Test Certificate
• Bill of Lading
• Import Invoice
• Product Photograph
• Bill of Entry

4. NOC for Repeat Order

This is for importers with a prior NOC from the Ministry for the same grade.

• KYC of Importer
• Mill Test Certificate
• Bill of Lading
• Product Photograph
• Previous NOC Letter

Note: This NOC is issued on a per-consignment basis.

How to Use QCO Portal: A Step-by-Step Guide

STEP-1: Registration on Portal

• Go to: tc-qco.steel.gov.in (Recommended browsers: Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox).
• Click "Registration" and fill out the form.
• You will receive a confirmation email once you submit the registration form.
• Admin will verify your details, and once approved, you will receive your User ID and Password to log in.

STEP-2: Password Management

• Password can be reset or changed after login.
• If you forget your password, use the "Forgot Password" option to reset it.

STEP-3: Upload Application

• Login → 'Consignments' → 'New Consignment'.
• Select the appropriate application type for your consignment.
• Enter quantity in tons. Submit separate applications for different grades.

Steel & Manufacturer Details

• Steel Type: Carbon/Alloy Steel or Stainless Steel.
• Product Type: Flat or Long.
• Provide accurate manufacturer details where the material was initially produced.

Required Attachments

Application Type	Required Documents
Advance Clarification	MTC, Product Photograph, Specification
Transit	MTC, BoL, Invoice, Product Photograph
Indian Port	MTC, BoL, Invoice, BoE, Product Photograph
Repeat Order	MTC, BoL, Invoice, Previous NOC, Product Photograph

Note: Any incorrect entry may result in rejection of the application.