Frequency measuring apparatus

Frequency measuring apparatus for electrical quantities

CDSCO CLEARANCE · MOHFW CLEARANCE

HSN 9030 33 40 (Frequency measuring apparatus) is subject to Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) registration under the Medical Devices Rules, 2017, as this tariff line falls within the medical-device categories notified by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW) under G.S.R. 102(E) dated 11-02-2020. Importers must comply with all conditions, including CDSCO registration, specified in that notification before filing a bill of entry.

What this is

HSN code

9030 33 40

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
Obtain CDSCO registration for the frequency measuring apparatus as a medical device listed under G.S.R. 102(E) dated 11-02-2020. The registration must be current and cover the specific device category being imported; a consignment without valid CDSCO registration is liable to detention at the port of entry.
G.S.R. 102(E) dated 11-02-2020 · Ministry of Health and Family Welfare notification
2
Ensure all conditions specified in G.S.R. 102(E) dated 11-02-2020 are met at the bill-of-entry stage, including uploading the CDSCO registration and any ancillary compliance documentation in e-Sanchit before seeking out-of-charge.
G.S.R. 102(E) dated 11-02-2020 · CDSCO import conditions

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is assuming that frequency measuring apparatus classified under Chapter 90 falls outside the medical-device regime because it is an electrical-measurement instrument rather than a clinical device. Where the apparatus is listed in G.S.R. 102(E) dated 11-02-2020, CDSCO registration is a hard prerequisite — the absence of registration at the bill-of-entry stage results in consignment detention and potential confiscation, with no post-arrival remedy short of re-export.

Need a regulatory steer on this product?

Speak to a regulatory counsel about your specific HSN, IS, and supplier situation.

Speak to an Expert

Frequently asked

Does HSN 9030 33 40 require BIS certification?

No, no BIS Quality Control Order covers frequency measuring apparatus under this tariff line. Import is instead governed by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation under the Medical Devices Rules, 2017, pursuant to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare notification G.S.R. 102(E) dated 11-02-2020.

Is CDSCO registration required for every importer of frequency measuring apparatus under this HSN?

Yes, where the device falls within the categories listed in G.S.R. 102(E) dated 11-02-2020, each importer must hold a valid CDSCO registration covering the specific device before filing the bill of entry.

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

An expired registration is treated as non-compliance with the conditions of G.S.R. 102(E) dated 11-02-2020, exposing the consignment to detention, demurrage, and potential re-export or confiscation under the Medical Devices Rules, 2017.

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