Travel goods (trunks, suit-cases, sports bags and other similar items ) of leather

Leather travel goods (trunks, suitcases, sports bags)

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 4202 11 10 (travel goods of leather) is governed by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under the ITC (HS) import policy, which imposes a blanket prohibition on any consignment incorporating seal skin in any form. Importers must ensure the leather outer surface of all goods under this tariff line is sourced from non-prohibited animals before filing the bill of entry.

What this is

HSN code

4202 11 10

Chapter

42 · Articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) Prohibited import policy, Chapter 42

Customs documentation

Material declaration from exporter
Import compliance declaration to CBIC

Compliance steps

1
Confirm that no component of the goods — outer surface, lining, trim, or accessory — constitutes seal skin in any form. Import of seal skin in any form is Prohibited under the ITC (HS) policy, and a consignment found to contain seal skin is liable to confiscation and DGFT enforcement.
ITC (HS) import policy, Chapter 42
2
Obtain a material-origin declaration from the foreign exporter confirming the leather is not derived from seals. Present this declaration to the customs proper officer at the bill-of-entry stage to satisfy the ITC (HS) Prohibited-goods check.
ITC (HS) import policy, Chapter 42

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is assuming that the prohibition applies only to raw seal skin or fur, whereas the ITC (HS) policy covers seal skin 'in any form' — including processed, dyed, or composite leather panels incorporated into the finished travel good. A single seal-skin trim piece in a suitcase renders the entire consignment Prohibited, attracting confiscation and potential criminal liability; no post-landing rectification is available once the goods are flagged.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 4202 11 10 require BIS certification?

No, leather travel goods under this tariff line fall outside the BIS Quality Control Order regime. Import is governed solely by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade under the ITC (HS) import policy, which prohibits seal skin in any form.

Does the seal-skin prohibition apply to goods only partially made of seal skin?

Yes. The ITC (HS) policy prohibits import of seal skin 'in any form', meaning any quantum of seal skin — whether as the primary outer surface or as a minor component — triggers the Prohibited-import classification for the entire consignment.

Are there any exemptions or carve-outs to the seal-skin prohibition for this HSN?

The regulatory record records no exemption or carve-out; the prohibition is stated without qualification in the ITC (HS) policy for Chapter 42, and importers should confirm with DGFT before placing any order that may involve animal-derived leather of uncertain species origin.

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