Veneer sheets (of Rose wood)

Rosewood veneer sheets, sawn or sliced timber

WCCB CLEARANCE

HSN 4408 31 20 (Veneer sheets of Rosewood) is subject to Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) clearance under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, with a mandatory CITES certificate required at the bill of entry. Phytosanitary clearance via a Phytosanitary Certificate is an additional concurrent requirement before customs out-of-charge.

What this is

HSN code

4408 31 20

Chapter

44 · Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal

Primary regulator

WCCB · Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 (CITES-listed species regime)

Customs documentation

CITES certificate from WCCB
Phytosanitary Certificate from exporting authority

Applicable Partner Government Agencies

WCCBWCCB·Wildlife Crime Control Bureau

Compliance steps

1
Obtain a valid CITES certificate (document code 626000) covering the specific consignment of Rosewood veneer sheets before shipment. Upload the certificate in e-Sanchit prior to filing the bill of entry; customs out-of-charge will not be granted until the CITES certificate is verified.
Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 · CITES · document code 626000
2
Ensure a Phytosanitary Certificate (document code 851000) issued by the competent plant-health authority of the exporting country accompanies the consignment. Upload the certificate in e-Sanchit before the bill of entry is presented for out-of-charge.
Document code 851000 · e-Sanchit mandatory document requirement per CCR

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is presenting a CITES export permit issued by the exporting country without confirming that a corresponding CITES import permit has been obtained from the Indian CITES Management Authority. Rosewood (Dalbergia spp.) is listed under CITES Appendix II, requiring both an export permit from the source country and an import permit on the Indian side; a consignment arriving with only the exporter's CITES document is detained and may be confiscated as an unlawful wildlife trade transaction under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 4408 31 20 require BIS certification?

No, rosewood veneer sheets are not within the BIS Quality Control Order regime. Import is governed by the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, with a mandatory CITES certificate and Phytosanitary Certificate required at the bill of entry.

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

The CITES certificate (document code 626000) and the Phytosanitary Certificate (document code 851000) must both be uploaded in e-Sanchit before customs out-of-charge is granted.

What happens if the CITES certificate is missing or expired at the time of import?

A consignment without a valid CITES certificate will be detained by the proper officer and may be liable to seizure and confiscation under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, with out-of-charge refused until the documentation deficiency is resolved.

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