Braille typewriters, non-electric

Non-electric Braille typewriters for visually impaired users

NO PGA · STANDARD CUSTOMS PROCEDURE

HSN 8472 90 94 (non-electric Braille typewriters) 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. Electric Braille typewriters and electronic Braille display devices fall under separate tariff lines within Chapter 84 and may attract distinct compliance obligations.

No partner government agency notification covers this tariff line.

A word of counsel

The principal classification risk lies in distinguishing non-electric mechanical Braille typewriters from electric or electronic variants — a distinction that customs may scrutinise on examination, with re-classification triggering retrospective compliance. Assistive technology devices incorporating electronic components may additionally attract attention under Chapter 84 or 85 headings that carry BIS or other regulatory requirements. Confirm the product's motive mechanism and electronic content against the customs tariff before import.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 8472 90 94 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 Braille typewriter is electric or has electronic components?

Electric or electronic variants are classified under a different tariff line within Chapter 84 or Chapter 85 and may attract separate compliance requirements, including potential BIS Quality Control Order coverage.

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