Pre-shipment inspection certificate requirement for metallic scrap ensures non-explosive content and proper classification upon import. Amendment requires a pre-shipment inspection certificate in the Annexure I format from an Appendix-28 agency confirming consignments of unshredded, compressed or loose metallic waste and scrap do not contain arms, ammunition, explosive or radioactive materials, and that the imported items meet internationally accepted parameters for classification, with stated country of origin, description, quantity, value, tests carried out, and a signed declaration of accuracy.