Armour for ballistic protection

Ceramic armour for ballistic protection

PARTNER GOVERNMENT AGENCY CLEARANCE

HSN 6914 90 10 (Armour for ballistic protection) carries a Free import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under the ITC (HS) import policy, with effect from 26 November 2024. No sectoral Partner Government Agency licence or permit is prescribed in the current regulatory framework for this tariff line.

What this is

HSN code

6914 90 10

Chapter

69 · Ceramic products

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) Free import policy, Chapter 69 (w.e.f. 26 November 2024)

Customs documentation

Bill of entry from CBIC
Commercial invoice from exporter

Compliance steps

1
Verify that the goods precisely match the product description 'armour for ballistic protection' as stated in the ITC (HS) policy for CTI 6914 90 10. The Free-import status is description-specific and effective from 26 November 2024; consignments entered under a broader or different description may not qualify.
ITC (HS) import policy for CTI 6914 90 10, w.e.f. 26-11-2024
2
File the standard bill of entry with Customs confirming the Free-import policy status. Ensure the product description on the bill of entry, commercial invoice, and packing list is consistent with 'armour for ballistic protection' to avoid classification queries or misdeclaration proceedings.
ITC (HS) import policy for CTI 6914 90 10, w.e.f. 26-11-2024

A word of counsel

The sole operative risk on this tariff line is description specificity: the Free-import status applies only to 'armour for ballistic protection' within CTI 6914 90 10, not to other ceramic articles falling elsewhere in heading 6914. A consignment described generically as 'ceramic plates' or 'technical ceramics' without explicit reference to ballistic protection loses the benefit of the Free-import policy and may attract Restricted-import scrutiny under the residual Other category.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6914 90 10 require BIS certification?

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

From what date does the Free import policy apply to CTI 6914 90 10?

The Free import policy for 'armour for ballistic protection' under this CTI applies with effect from 26 November 2024, as recorded in the ITC (HS) import policy.

Are all goods under heading 6914 90 10 eligible for the Free import policy?

No. The Free import status is restricted to goods matching the specific description 'armour for ballistic protection'; other ceramic articles falling under the same CTI do not automatically benefit and must be assessed against the applicable ITC (HS) policy condition.

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