Artificial fur as trimmings and embellishments for garments, made ups, knitwear, plastic and leather goods

Artificial fur trimmings for garments and leather goods

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 4304 00 11 (Artificial fur as trimmings and embellishments) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), with a targeted prohibition on seal skin in any form under the ITC (HS) policy. All other artificial fur trimmings for garments, made-ups, knitwear, plastic and leather goods are importable under the Free policy subject to general customs compliance.

What this is

HSN code

4304 00 11

Chapter

43 · Furskins and artificial fur; manufactures thereof

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, Chapter 43 (seal skin prohibition)

Customs documentation

ITC (HS) policy declaration from DGFT
Compliance declaration from importer

Compliance steps

1
Confirm that the artificial fur trimmings being imported do not constitute seal skin in any form. Import of seal skin in any form is Prohibited under the ITC (HS) policy; a consignment misclassified or containing seal-skin components is liable to confiscation and prosecution.
ITC (HS) import policy, Chapter 43 — seal skin prohibition
2
File the bill of entry with a declaration confirming the material composition of the artificial fur trimming and its compliance with the ITC (HS) Free policy applicable to non-seal artificial fur articles under this tariff line.
ITC (HS) import policy, Chapter 43

A word of counsel

The operative risk on this tariff line is the seal-skin prohibition, which applies to seal skin 'in any form' — meaning blended, processed, or partial seal-skin content is equally caught. Importers sourcing artificial fur trimmings from suppliers in regions where seal-skin blending is common should obtain a material-composition certificate from the manufacturer before shipment; customs detention and potential confiscation follow where composition cannot be established at the bill of entry.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 4304 00 11 require BIS certification?

No, artificial fur trimmings are not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, with the operative restriction being a Prohibited status for seal skin in any form.

Does the seal skin prohibition apply only to whole skins or also to processed and blended forms?

The ITC (HS) policy prohibits import of seal skin in any form, capturing processed, blended, and partial seal-skin content; no carve-out for finished or composite articles exists under the current policy.

Is there a licence or permit that allows import of seal skin in any form under this tariff line?

No. The import of seal skin in any form is Prohibited under the ITC (HS) policy for this tariff line; no licensing route or policy condition permits its entry.

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