Cameras specially designed for underwater use, for aerial survey or for medical or surgical examination of internal organs; comparison cameras for forensic or criminological purposes

Specialised cameras for underwater, aerial, medical, or forensic use

CDSCO CLEARANCE · MOHFW CLEARANCE

HSN 9006 30 00 (specialised cameras for underwater use, aerial survey, medical or surgical examination of internal organs, and forensic comparison) is subject to Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) registration under the Medical Devices Rules as notified by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW) via G.S.R. 102(E) dated 11-02-2020. Importers must satisfy all conditions, including CDSCO device registration, before the bill of entry is filed.

What this is

HSN code

9006 30 00

Chapter

90 · Optical, photographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments

Primary regulator

CDSCO · Medical Devices Rules (notified via G.S.R. 102(E) dated 11-02-2020)

Customs documentation

Device registration certificate from CDSCO
Import licence from CDSCO
MOHFW G.S.R. 102(E) compliance declaration

Applicable Partner Government Agencies

CDSCOCDSCO·Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation

MOHFWMOHFW·Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Compliance steps

1
Confirm that the medical or surgical examination camera is listed in G.S.R. 102(E) dated 11-02-2020 and that a valid CDSCO device registration is held prior to filing the bill of entry. Import of devices listed in G.S.R. 102(E) without CDSCO registration is not permitted.
G.S.R. 102(E) dated 11-02-2020, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
2
Upload the CDSCO registration certificate and any other mandatory documents stipulated in G.S.R. 102(E) into e-Sanchit before seeking out-of-charge. Ensure all conditions mentioned in the notification — including importer registration and labelling requirements — are satisfied at the port of entry.
G.S.R. 102(E) dated 11-02-2020, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is assuming that only the camera's medical-imaging variant is regulated while underwater, aerial-survey, or forensic comparison cameras are exempt. G.S.R. 102(E) applies to all device categories listed therein, and a forensic or aerial-survey camera that falls within the listed description requires the same CDSCO registration as a surgical endoscope; filing a bill of entry without registration leads to detention and potential confiscation of the consignment.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 9006 30 00 require BIS certification?

No, no BIS Quality Control Order covers this product family. Import of cameras under this tariff line is governed by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation under G.S.R. 102(E) dated 11-02-2020 issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, requiring CDSCO device registration.

Does CDSCO registration apply to underwater and forensic comparison cameras, or only to medical imaging cameras?

G.S.R. 102(E) dated 11-02-2020 covers all device categories listed in that notification; the scope of the tariff line includes underwater, aerial-survey, medical-surgical, and forensic comparison cameras, and each must be assessed against the listed categories to determine registration applicability.

What happens if the CDSCO registration has expired at the time of import?

An expired registration does not satisfy the conditions of G.S.R. 102(E), and customs will treat the consignment as non-compliant, resulting in detention; the importer must obtain a valid registration before out-of-charge can be granted.

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