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Other instruments measuring flow, level, pressure or gas variables

CDSCO CLEARANCE · MOHFW CLEARANCE

HSN 9026 80 90 (Other instruments or apparatus for measuring or checking flow, level, pressure or other variables of liquids or gases) is subject to Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) registration under the Medical Devices Rules, 2017, where the product is notified as a medical device under G.S.R. 102(E) dated 11-02-2020 issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW). Import is conditional on compliance with all registration and licensing conditions specified in that notification.

What this is

HSN code

9026 80 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 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 instrument being imported falls within the scope of medical devices notified under G.S.R. 102(E) dated 11-02-2020. If listed, obtain the mandatory CDSCO registration certificate and import licence prior to filing the bill of entry; unregistered import of a notified medical device is prohibited.
G.S.R. 102(E) dated 11-02-2020 issued by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
2
Upload all CDSCO-mandated compliance documents in e-Sanchit at the bill of entry stage. Ensure the registration and import licence details are current and correspond to the product description and foreign manufacturer named in the shipment documents.
G.S.R. 102(E) dated 11-02-2020 · Medical Devices Rules, 2017

A word of counsel

The single most common error on this tariff line is importing under the assumption that the product is an industrial instrument outside CDSCO's purview, without first confirming whether the specific device falls within the notified medical-device schedule under G.S.R. 102(E) dated 11-02-2020. An instrument that measures physiological variables or is intended for clinical diagnostic use may be captured by the notification even where the HSN appears generic; a bill of entry filed without the requisite CDSCO registration will result in consignment detention and potential confiscation.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 9026 80 90 require BIS certification?

No, no BIS Quality Control Order covers this residual instruments tariff line. Import compliance for notified products under this HSN is governed by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation under the Medical Devices Rules, 2017, pursuant to G.S.R. 102(E) dated 11-02-2020 issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

How do I determine if my specific instrument requires CDSCO registration under G.S.R. 102(E)?

Review the schedule of notified medical devices in G.S.R. 102(E) dated 11-02-2020 against the intended use and product description of the instrument; devices intended for diagnosis, monitoring or treatment of a medical condition in humans are typically within scope and require CDSCO registration before import.

What happens if an instrument under this HSN is imported without CDSCO registration when it is a notified medical device?

Import of a notified medical device without CDSCO registration constitutes a violation of the Medical Devices Rules, 2017, and exposes the consignment to detention, seizure, and confiscation, with potential criminal liability for the importer under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940.

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