Moisturising lotion
Moisturising lotion, skin care preparations
HSN 3304 99 30 (Moisturising lotion) is subject to Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) registration under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, which governs the import of cosmetic preparations including skin-care lotions. Four mandatory e-Sanchit documents — certificate of analysis, batch release certificate, consignment label, and cosmetics registration certificate — must be uploaded before customs out-of-charge.
- Registration certificate from CDSCO
- Batch release certificate from CDSCO
- Certificate of analysis from manufacturer
- 1Secure a valid cosmetics registration certificate (document code 101dc2) from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation for the moisturising lotion prior to import. The registration must cover the specific formulation and brand being imported, and the certificate must be uploaded in e-Sanchit before the bill of entry is filed.Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 · e-Sanchit document code 101dc2
- 2Upload all four mandatory documents in e-Sanchit before customs out-of-charge: certificate of analysis — drug (0010dc), batch release certificate (0030dc), label of consignment (0110dc), and registration certificate for cosmetics (101dc2). The proper officer will verify these uploads on PGA-facilitated bills before granting out-of-charge.CDSCO import requirements · e-Sanchit document codes 0010dc, 0030dc, 0110dc, 101dc2
The most common error on this tariff line is uploading the registration certificate without ensuring the batch release certificate and certificate of analysis are current for the specific shipment batch. Registration of the product brand is a standing credential; the batch release certificate and certificate of analysis are shipment-specific and must correspond to the exact batch numbers declared on the bill of entry — a mismatch triggers detention and a request for fresh documentation, generating demurrage at the port of import.