For film of less than 16 mm width

Cinematographic projectors for sub-16 mm film

CDSCO CLEARANCE · MOHFW CLEARANCE

HSN 9007 20 10 (cinematographic projectors for film of less than 16 mm width) is subject to Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) registration under the Medical Devices Rules as a listed medical device per G.S.R. 102(E) dated 11-02-2020 issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW). Importers must comply with all conditions, including CDSCO registration, specified in that notification before clearance at the bill of entry.

What this is

HSN code

9007 20 10

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

CDSCO · G.S.R. 102(E) dated 11-02-2020 (Ministry of Health and Family Welfare)

Customs documentation

Registration certificate from CDSCO
Import licence from CDSCO
MOHFW notification compliance declaration

Applicable Partner Government Agencies

CDSCOCDSCO·Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation

MOHFWMOHFW·Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Compliance steps

1
Obtain CDSCO registration for the cinematographic projector (film width less than 16 mm) as a listed medical device before filing the bill of entry. The registration must cover the specific device and manufacturer as required under G.S.R. 102(E) dated 11-02-2020.
G.S.R. 102(E) dated 11-02-2020 issued by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
2
Ensure all conditions stipulated in G.S.R. 102(E) dated 11-02-2020 are met at the time of import, including documentation of registration and any other CDSCO compliance requirements. Upload mandatory documents in e-Sanchit before out-of-charge.
G.S.R. 102(E) dated 11-02-2020 issued by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is assuming that a standard cinematographic projector for sub-16 mm film is outside the medical-device regulatory perimeter. Once the device falls within the ambit of G.S.R. 102(E) dated 11-02-2020, CDSCO registration is a pre-clearance obligation — not a post-import formality — and consignments arriving without a current, device-specific registration are liable to detention and ground rent pending regularisation or re-export.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 9007 20 10 require BIS certification?

No, no BIS Quality Control Order covers cinematographic projectors under this tariff line. Import is instead governed by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation registration regime under G.S.R. 102(E) dated 11-02-2020, issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, which lists this device category as a regulated medical device.

What registration must the importer hold before filing the bill of entry for this HSN?

The importer must hold a valid CDSCO registration for the specific device as required under G.S.R. 102(E) dated 11-02-2020; this registration must be current and cover the actual device and its manufacturer at the time of import.

Does G.S.R. 102(E) dated 11-02-2020 apply to all cinematographic projectors or only those used as medical devices?

G.S.R. 102(E) dated 11-02-2020 lists specific device categories; importers should verify whether their particular sub-16 mm projector model falls within the notified list, as devices outside the notification's scope are not subject to CDSCO registration under this notification.

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