Periscopes

Periscopes and telescopic optical instruments for apparatus

CDSCO CLEARANCE · MOHFW CLEARANCE

HSN 9013 10 20 (Periscopes) 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) vide G.S.R. 102(E) dated 11-02-2020. Import requires compliance with all conditions, including CDSCO registration, specified in that notification before a bill of entry can be cleared.

What this is

HSN code

9013 10 20

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 periscope or telescopic optical instrument being imported, confirming it is listed under G.S.R. 102(E) dated 11-02-2020. The registration must be current and produced at the bill-of-entry stage; import without valid CDSCO registration is not permitted under the notification.
G.S.R. 102(E) dated 11-02-2020, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
2
Ensure all conditions specified in G.S.R. 102(E) dated 11-02-2020 are met prior to filing the bill of entry, including any manufacturer-registration and labelling requirements prescribed therein. Non-compliance with any listed condition renders the consignment liable to detention.
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 an optical instrument classified under Chapter 90 falls outside the CDSCO medical-device registration regime because it does not appear to be a conventional medical device. G.S.R. 102(E) dated 11-02-2020 specifically lists optical appliances and instruments within its scope; importers who proceed without CDSCO registration face consignment detention and potential confiscation at the port of entry.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 9013 10 20 require BIS certification?

No, periscopes and telescopic optical instruments under this tariff line are not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation registration requirement under G.S.R. 102(E) dated 11-02-2020 issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Is CDSCO registration required for every periscope variant imported under this HSN?

Registration is required for devices listed in G.S.R. 102(E) dated 11-02-2020; importers should verify that the specific product falls within the notified list before filing the bill of entry, as unlisted variants may carry a different compliance path.

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

An expired registration does not satisfy the conditions of G.S.R. 102(E) dated 11-02-2020, and customs will not grant out-of-charge; the consignment is liable to detention and demurrage until a valid registration is produced or the goods are re-exported.

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