Armour for ballistic protection

PARTNER GOVERNMENT AGENCY CLEARANCE

HSN 6307 90 92 (Armour for ballistic protection) carries a Free import policy under the ITC (HS) schedule administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), effective 26 November 2024, restricted to goods that match the tariff description precisely. Consignments that cannot be established as armour for ballistic protection under this CTI remain subject to the residual Restricted-import conditions applicable to the broader Chapter 63 heading.

What this is

HSN code

6307 90 92

Chapter

63 · Other made-up textile articles; sets; worn clothing and rags

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) Free import policy, Chapter 63 (w.e.f. 26-11-2024)

Customs documentation

Import policy declaration from DGFT
Product description certificate from exporter

Compliance steps

1
Confirm that the goods to be imported are correctly described as armour for ballistic protection before filing the bill of entry. The Free import policy under this CTI applies only to goods matching that description with effect from 26 November 2024; misclassified or ambiguously described goods will not qualify.
ITC (HS) import policy, CTI 6307 90 92, w.e.f. 26-11-2024
2
Ensure the commercial invoice, packing list, and any technical datasheet use the phrase armour for ballistic protection to align with the CTI description. A description mismatch at the bill of entry may trigger re-examination and potential detention pending reclassification.
ITC (HS) import policy, CTI 6307 90 92, w.e.f. 26-11-2024

A word of counsel

The sole, but critical, trap on this tariff line is description precision: the Free policy is limited strictly to armour for ballistic protection, and any goods described loosely as protective vests, soft body armour, or tactical gear without explicit ballistic-protection language fall outside the CTI scope and revert to the more restrictive conditions of the parent heading. Verify that the exporter's invoice, bill of lading, and certificate of origin each reproduce the phrase verbatim before lodging the bill of entry.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6307 90 92 require BIS certification?

No, no BIS Quality Control Order covers armour for ballistic protection under this tariff line. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) Free import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, operative with effect from 26 November 2024, subject to precise description compliance.

When did the Free import policy for this CTI come into effect?

The Free import policy under CTI 6307 90 92 is effective from 26 November 2024; consignments shipped or assessed before that date were subject to the prior policy condition applicable to this CTI.

What happens if the imported goods are similar but not strictly armour for ballistic protection?

Goods that do not satisfy the description armour for ballistic protection will not qualify for the Free policy under this CTI and may be assessed under the Restricted conditions of the parent heading, exposing the consignment to detention and potential re-export.

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