Of animals covered under Convention on International Trade of Endangered Species (CITES), other than those of Tariff Item 4303 10 10

Furskin apparel and accessories of CITES-listed animals

WCCB CLEARANCE

HSN 4303 10 20 covers articles of apparel and clothing accessories made from furskins of animals listed under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), and import is subject to Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) oversight through mandatory CITES permit compliance. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) administers the ITC (HS) import policy for this tariff line, and import of seal skin in any form is outright prohibited under that policy.

What this is

HSN code

4303 10 20

Chapter

43 · Furskins and artificial fur; manufactures thereof

Primary regulator

WCCB · Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES)

Customs documentation

CITES certificate from WCCB
Import permit from DGFT
ITC (HS) policy declaration to CBIC

Applicable Partner Government Agencies

WCCBWCCB·Wildlife Crime Control Bureau

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

Compliance steps

1
Obtain and upload a valid CITES certificate (document code 626000) in e-Sanchit before filing the bill of entry. The proper officer must verify its presence before granting out-of-charge; consignments without the CITES certificate uploaded will be detained.
ITC (HS) import policy, Chapter 43 · CITES permit requirement · document code 626000
2
Confirm the furskin article does not originate from or contain seal skin in any form. Import of seal skin is categorically prohibited under the ITC (HS) policy irrespective of CITES documentation; a consignment containing seal skin is liable to confiscation.
ITC (HS) import policy, Chapter 43 — seal skin prohibition

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is presenting a CITES certificate for the exporting country without confirming that the species-specific permit covers the exact specimen type and quantity described in the invoice and packing list. A CITES certificate with a species name or quantity mismatch is treated as non-compliant documentation, and the consignment is detained pending Wildlife Crime Control Bureau verification — which cannot be resolved through a supplementary declaration at the port.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 4303 10 20 require BIS certification?

No, furskin apparel of CITES-listed animals falls outside the BIS Quality Control Order regime. Import is governed by Wildlife Crime Control Bureau CITES permit requirements and the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, which prohibits seal skin imports outright.

What is the document code for the CITES certificate in e-Sanchit?

The CITES certificate must be uploaded under document code 626000 in e-Sanchit before the bill of entry is processed and out-of-charge is granted.

Is seal skin covered by a CITES permit exemption that would allow import?

No. Import of seal skin in any form is prohibited under the ITC (HS) policy regardless of any CITES documentation; the prohibition is absolute and no permit or exemption overrides it.

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