Any individual who wishes to import hazardous waste needs to take authorization from the appropriate authority, either the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) or the State Pollution Control Board (SPCB).

Step 1: The applicant needs to fill out an application form along with supporting documents and submit it to the authority.

Step 2: The application will be scrutinized by the authority, and if found to be complete and satisfactory, the applicant will be issued an import authorization.

Step 3: The authorized hazardous waste can be imported only through ports designated for this purpose.

Step 4: The importer needs to comply with all the relevant regulations and guidelines issued by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and other concerned authorities.

Step 5: The importer also needs to provide complete information about the quantity, nature, and characteristics of the hazardous waste to the customs authorities and the SPCB.

Step 6: The hazardous waste needs to be transported and handled by authorized transporters and treatment facilities.

Step 7: The importer needs to maintain records of the hazardous waste imported, its treatment and disposal, and submit the same to the concerned authorities regularly.

Step 8: Any non-compliance or violation of the regulations can result in penalties, cancellation of authorization, and other legal actions.