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Other fish waste

Fish waste, animal by-products unfit for consumption

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 0511 91 30 (Other fish waste) is prohibited for import under the ITC (HS) policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT). Where any import is considered, it is subject to Para 8(b) of the General Notes regarding import policy of ITC (HS) and to Rules 12 and 13 of the Hazardous Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016. A Health Certificate (document code 6360AQ) is mandatory at the bill of entry.

What this is
HSN code
0511 91 30
Chapter
05 · Products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified
Primary regulator
DGFT · ITC (HS) Prohibited import policy, Chapter 5
Customs documentation
  • Health Certificate from AQCS
  • ITC (HS) policy compliance from DGFT
  • Hazardous waste compliance from MoEFCC
Compliance steps
  1. 1
    Verify the import status before placing the purchase order: this CTI is Prohibited under the ITC (HS) import policy. No import is permitted except where a specific exemption or authorisation is available under the ITC (HS) General Notes; an attempted import without such authority is subject to confiscation and monetary penalty under the Customs Act, 1962.
    ITC (HS) import policy — Prohibited status, Chapter 5 · Para 8(b) of General Notes regarding import policy of ITC (HS)
  2. 2
    If an authorised import proceeds, ensure compliance with Rules 12 and 13 of the Hazardous Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016, and upload the Health Certificate (document code 6360AQ) in e-Sanchit before the bill of entry is granted out-of-charge.
    Rules 12 and 13 of the Hazardous Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016 · document code 6360AQ
A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is misclassifying fish waste as a by-product eligible for free import under adjacent headings. HSN 0511 91 30 carries a Prohibited import status under ITC (HS); the Hazardous Waste Rules overlay applies cumulatively, not as an alternative pathway. A consignment arriving without prior authorisation under Para 8(b) of the General Notes faces outright confiscation — not merely detention pending document upload.

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Frequently asked
Does HSN 0511 91 30 require BIS certification?
No, fish waste under this tariff line is not subject to any BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade under the ITC (HS) Prohibited import policy, with a concurrent Hazardous Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016 overlay for any authorised movement.
What is the significance of Para 8(b) of the ITC (HS) General Notes for this HSN?
Para 8(b) sets the conditions under which imports of waste materials may be considered despite a Prohibited classification; compliance with that para is a pre-condition to any authorised import and does not override the Prohibited status independently.
Is the Health Certificate upload in e-Sanchit required even for authorised imports of fish waste?
Yes. The Health Certificate (document code 6360AQ) must be uploaded in e-Sanchit before out-of-charge is granted, regardless of whether the bill of entry has been routed through the PGA for NOC.
Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: DGFT / Indian Customs CUSDATA.
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