Rose Wood (Dalbergea Latifolio)

Rosewood in the rough (Dalbergia latifolia)

WCCB CLEARANCE

HSN 4403 99 19 (Rosewood — Dalbergia latifolia) is subject to Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) clearance under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), which classifies Dalbergia latifolia as an Appendix II species requiring a valid CITES certificate for every import consignment. Phytosanitary clearance under plant-quarantine norms applies as a concurrent overlay.

What this is

HSN code

4403 99 19

Chapter

44 · Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal

Primary regulator

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

Customs documentation

CITES certificate from WCCB
Phytosanitary Certificate from exporting country

Applicable Partner Government Agencies

WCCBWCCB·Wildlife Crime Control Bureau

Compliance steps

1
Obtain a valid CITES certificate (document code 626000) from the CITES Management Authority of the exporting country, and ensure it is uploaded in e-Sanchit before the bill of entry is filed. The Wildlife Crime Control Bureau will verify the certificate before out-of-charge is granted.
CITES Appendix II · WCCB clearance requirement · document code 626000
2
Upload the Phytosanitary Certificate (document code 851000) issued by the plant-protection authority of the exporting country in e-Sanchit. Customs out-of-charge cannot be granted until both the CITES certificate and the Phytosanitary Certificate are verified in the system.
Document code 851000 · e-Sanchit mandatory-document verification requirement

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is presenting a CITES certificate that covers a different Dalbergia species or a different quantity or form of wood than the consignment actually contains — a discrepancy that results in consignment detention and WCCB scrutiny even when the underlying documentation is otherwise complete. Ensure the CITES certificate exactly mirrors the species name (Dalbergia latifolia), volume, and description on the commercial invoice and packing list before shipment.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 4403 99 19 require BIS certification?

No, rough rosewood is not within the BIS Quality Control Order regime. Import is governed by the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau under CITES, which lists Dalbergia latifolia as an Appendix II species requiring a valid CITES certificate at every import.

What document codes must be uploaded in e-Sanchit for this tariff line?

Two documents are mandatory: the CITES certificate under document code 626000 and the Phytosanitary Certificate under document code 851000; both must be uploaded before customs out-of-charge is granted.

Does the CITES requirement apply to all forms of Dalbergia latifolia, including processed or semi-processed wood?

The CITES Appendix II listing for Dalbergia latifolia applies broadly to the species; importers should confirm with WCCB whether the specific form — rough, sawn, or processed — triggers a CITES permit obligation, as scope determinations are made at the species and product level.

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