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Cinematographic cameras other than for medical imaging

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HSN 9007 10 90 (Cinematographic cameras, Other) is subject to Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) registration and compliance conditions under G.S.R. 102(E) dated 11-02-2020 issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW), where the device falls within the medical-device schedule notified thereunder. Importers must confirm whether their specific camera model is listed in G.S.R. 102(E) before filing the bill of entry, as only listed devices attract the CDSCO registration requirement.

What this is

HSN code

9007 10 90

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

CDSCO · Medical Devices Rules, 2017 (G.S.R. 102(E) dated 11-02-2020)

Customs documentation

Registration certificate from CDSCO
Import declaration from MOHFW
G.S.R. 102(E) compliance from importer

Applicable Partner Government Agencies

CDSCOCDSCO·Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation

MOHFWMOHFW·Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Compliance steps

1
Verify whether the specific cinematographic camera model is listed in G.S.R. 102(E) dated 11-02-2020 issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. If listed, obtain the mandatory CDSCO registration before filing the bill of entry; import of a listed device without valid CDSCO registration is prohibited.
G.S.R. 102(E) dated 11-02-2020, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
2
Upload all CDSCO registration documentation and compliance evidence in e-Sanchit at the bill of entry stage. Ensure all conditions stipulated in G.S.R. 102(E) — including registration details and applicable import conditions — are met before seeking out-of-charge.
G.S.R. 102(E) dated 11-02-2020, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare · CDSCO registration conditions

A word of counsel

The single most common error on this tariff line is importing under the assumption that HSN 9007 10 90 is a general optical-equipment entry unaffected by medical-device regulation. The MOHFW notification G.S.R. 102(E) is device-specific, not HSN-specific: a cinematographic camera used for medical imaging or surgical visualisation may be a notified medical device requiring CDSCO registration, while a standard cinematographic camera for film or broadcast use may fall outside the schedule entirely. Determine the device classification before customs filing, not after the consignment arrives at port.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 9007 10 90 require BIS certification?

No, no BIS Quality Control Order covers cinematographic cameras under this tariff line. Where the camera is a notified medical device listed in G.S.R. 102(E) dated 11-02-2020, import is governed by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation under the Medical Devices Rules, 2017.

How do I determine whether my camera model is listed in G.S.R. 102(E) dated 11-02-2020?

Cross-reference the device category and intended use against the schedule published with G.S.R. 102(E) by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare; devices used for medical imaging or surgical visualisation are the primary candidates for listing under that notification.

What happens if a listed device is imported without CDSCO registration?

Import of a medical device listed in G.S.R. 102(E) without valid CDSCO registration renders the consignment liable to detention, seizure, and re-export under the Medical Devices Rules, 2017, with potential criminal liability under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940.

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