Drawing or colouring books

Children's drawing or colouring books

NO PGA · STANDARD CUSTOMS PROCEDURE

HSN 4903 00 20 (children's drawing or colouring books) is not covered by a Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Order and carries no Partner Government Agency clearance requirement at the tariff-line level. Import follows the standard customs procedure: Importer-Exporter Code (IEC), bill of entry, commercial invoice, packing list. Importers should note that printed matter combined with electronic components or toys may fall under sibling lines in Chapter 49 or Chapter 95, where distinct compliance obligations can apply.

No partner government agency notification covers this tariff line.

A word of counsel

The absence of compliance at this tariff line is specific to stand-alone drawing or colouring books for children; products bundled with crayons, paints, or play materials may be reclassified under Chapter 95 (toys and games), which carries its own compliance framework. Re-classification on customs examination triggers retrospective compliance obligations, including detention pending the relevant clearance. Verify that the product as shipped — including any bundled accessories or interactive elements — matches the tariff-line description before relying on the absence of compliance.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 4903 00 20 require any pre-import registration?

A valid Importer-Exporter Code is required for any commercial import; no product-specific registration applies to this tariff line.

What changes if the drawing or colouring book is bundled with art materials or toys?

A product bundled with crayons, paints, or play accessories may be reclassified under Chapter 95 as a toy or game set, which can attract distinct compliance requirements.

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