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Live sheep other than pure-bred breeding animals

AQCS CLEARANCE

HSN 0104 10 90 (Live sheep, other) is subject to Animal Quarantine and Certification Services (AQCS) veterinary quarantine clearance under the Live-Stock Importation Act, 1898, as a Restricted tariff line under the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT). A Veterinary Quarantine Certificate and a Veterinary Health Certificate issued by the exporting country's competent authority are mandatory at the bill of entry.

What this is

HSN code

0104 10 90

Chapter

01 · Live animals

Primary regulator

AQCS · Live-Stock Importation Act, 1898 (ITC (HS) Restricted import policy, Chapter 01)

Customs documentation

Veterinary Quarantine Certificate from AQCS
Veterinary Health Certificate from exporting country
Laboratory Report from AQCS

Applicable Partner Government Agencies

AQCSAQCS·Animal Quarantine and Certification Services

Procedural directions for customs clearance are issued by: Directorate General of Foreign Trade.

Compliance steps

1
Obtain AQCS quarantine clearance and ensure the Veterinary Quarantine Certificate (document code 629000) is uploaded in e-Sanchit before filing the bill of entry. Customs out-of-charge will not be granted until this document is verified in e-Sanchit by the proper officer.
CBIC Circular 24/2022-Cus dated 28-11-2022, Annexure A · ITC (HS) Restricted import policy, Chapter 01
2
Upload the Veterinary Health Certificate issued by the competent authority of the exporting country (document code 853AQ1) and the Laboratory Report or Certificate of Analysis (document code 001AQ1) in e-Sanchit. Both documents are mandatory for CTIs listed in Annexure A, Sl. No. 1 and Sl. No. 2 of Circular 24/2022-Cus.
CBIC Circular 24/2022-Cus dated 28-11-2022, Annexure A (Sl. No. 1 and Sl. No. 2)

A word of counsel

The error most commonly seen on this tariff line is uploading the Veterinary Health Certificate (853AQ1) without the accompanying Laboratory Report or Certificate of Analysis (001AQ1), treating the two as alternatives rather than cumulative requirements. Both are independently mandated under Circular 24/2022-Cus, and a consignment missing either document will be detained at the port of entry pending AQCS NOC, attracting demurrage and ground rent during the pendency.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 0104 10 90 require BIS certification?

No, live sheep are not within the BIS Quality Control Order regime. Import is governed by Animal Quarantine and Certification Services under the Live-Stock Importation Act, 1898, with the ITC (HS) Restricted-import policy overlay administered by DGFT.

What are the document codes required in e-Sanchit for this tariff line?

Three documents must be uploaded: Veterinary Quarantine Certificate (629000), Veterinary Health Certificate from the exporting country (853AQ1), and Laboratory Report or Certificate of Analysis (001AQ1), all per CBIC Circular 24/2022-Cus dated 28-11-2022.

Does the Restricted import status under ITC (HS) policy allow any exemptions for this HSN?

The regulatory record does not record any ITC (HS) carve-out or exemption for HSN 0104 10 90; all importers must obtain AQCS quarantine clearance and satisfy the full document set before customs out-of-charge is granted.

Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: AQCS / DGFT / Indian Customs CUSDATA.