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Extracts of glands or organs for organo-therapeutic use

AQCS CLEARANCE · WCCB CLEARANCE

HSN 3001 20 90 (Other extracts of glands or other organs or of their secretions) is subject to Animal Quarantine and Certification Services (AQCS) veterinary health-certificate and laboratory-analysis clearance under the ITC (HS) import policy. Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) oversight applies where the source material falls under the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 and CITES, and a drug import licence, registration certificate, and batch-release certificate are mandatory CDSCO-linked documents uploaded in e-Sanchit before out-of-charge.

What this is

HSN code

3001 20 90

Chapter

30 · Pharmaceutical products

Primary regulator

AQCS · ITC (HS) import policy; Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 and CITES (WCCB)

Customs documentation

Veterinary Health Certificate from AQCS
Import Licence for drugs from CDSCO
CITES certificate from WCCB

Applicable Partner Government Agencies

AQCSAQCS·Animal Quarantine and Certification Services

WCCBWCCB·Wildlife Crime Control Bureau

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

Compliance steps

1
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 before filing the bill of entry. Both documents are required under CBIC Circular 24/2022-Cus dated 28-11-2022 for the CTIs listed in Annexure A, Sl. No. 1 and Sl. No. 2 respectively.
CBIC Circular 24/2022-Cus dated 28-11-2022 · Annexure A, Sl. No. 1 and Sl. No. 2
2
Ensure the full set of drug-related documents is uploaded in e-Sanchit: Certificate of Analysis for drugs (0010dc), Batch Release Certificate (0030dc), Label of Consignment (0110dc), Registration Certificate for drugs (101dc1), and Import Licence for drugs (9111dc). Out-of-charge will not be granted until all document codes are verified by the proper officer.
ITC (HS) import policy · CCR mandatory-document list for HSN 3001 20 90
3
Where the extract is derived from a species listed under the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 or a CITES Appendix, obtain and upload the CITES certificate (document code 626000) from WCCB before shipment departs the exporting country. Import without a valid CITES certificate constitutes a violation of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, attracting confiscation and criminal prosecution.
ITC (HS) import policy — Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 as amended; CITES

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is treating the drug-registration and batch-release documentation as sufficient clearance while overlooking the independent AQCS veterinary-health and WCCB CITES streams. AQCS clearance (853AQ1 and 001AQ1) is a parallel requirement anchored in CBIC Circular 24/2022-Cus and is not waived by a current drug import licence; a consignment presenting complete drug documents but missing the AQCS or CITES certificate will be detained at the designated port until all outstanding document codes are uploaded and verified in e-Sanchit.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 3001 20 90 require BIS certification?

No. No BIS Quality Control Order covers extracts of glands or organs for organo-therapeutic use. Import is governed by Animal Quarantine and Certification Services veterinary clearance under the ITC (HS) import policy, Wildlife Crime Control Bureau oversight under the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 and CITES, and mandatory drug-registration documentation administered by DGFT.

Which e-Sanchit document codes are mandatory at the bill of entry for this tariff line?

Seven document codes are required: 0010dc (Certificate of Analysis — drug), 0030dc (Batch Release Certificate), 0110dc (Label of Consignment), 101dc1 (Registration Certificate — drugs), 626000 (CITES certificate), 6360AQ (Health Certificate), 9111dc (Import Licence — drugs), plus 853AQ1 (Veterinary Health Certificate) and 001AQ1 (Laboratory Report/COA) per CBIC Circular 24/2022-Cus.

Does the CITES certificate requirement apply to every consignment under this tariff line?

The CITES certificate (document code 626000) is required where the source organism is listed under the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 or a CITES Appendix; importers must confirm the species origin of each extract and obtain WCCB authorisation before departure if any such listing applies.

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