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Demonstrational instruments and apparatus for education or exhibitions

CDSCO CLEARANCE · MOHFW CLEARANCE

HSN 9023 00 90 (Other demonstrational instruments and apparatus) is subject to Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) registration under G.S.R. 102(E) dated 11-02-2020 issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW), where the product falls within the medical devices listed in that notification. Importers must comply with all conditions, including CDSCO registration, prescribed in G.S.R. 102(E) before goods are permitted out-of-charge at customs.

What this is

HSN code

9023 00 90

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

CDSCO · G.S.R. 102(E) dated 11-02-2020 (Medical Devices, 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
Verify whether the specific demonstrational instrument or apparatus falls within the medical devices enumerated in G.S.R. 102(E) dated 11-02-2020. If listed, obtain CDSCO registration and all conditions prescribed in that notification before filing the bill of entry.
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 documentation specified under G.S.R. 102(E) in e-Sanchit at the bill of entry stage. The proper officer will verify compliance with all conditions before granting 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 most common error on this tariff line is assuming that because the product is classified as a 'demonstrational' instrument unsuitable for other uses, it falls outside the medical device registration regime. G.S.R. 102(E) lists specific devices by type, not by end-use descriptor; a demonstrational model of a medical device that matches a listed category remains subject to CDSCO registration, and presenting the educational-use purpose as an exemption at customs will result in consignment detention pending regulatory clarification.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 9023 00 90 require BIS certification?

No, no BIS Quality Control Order covers demonstrational instruments and apparatus under this tariff line. Import 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, where the product is a listed medical device.

How do I determine whether my demonstrational apparatus is covered by G.S.R. 102(E)?

G.S.R. 102(E) dated 11-02-2020 enumerates specific medical device categories; the importer must check the product against the listed devices in that notification and obtain CDSCO registration if the apparatus falls within any listed category.

What happens if the demonstrational instrument is not listed in G.S.R. 102(E)?

Products not enumerated in G.S.R. 102(E) are not subject to the CDSCO registration condition under that notification; however, the importer should obtain written confirmation of non-applicability to avoid detention at the bill of entry stage.

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