Other

Military weapons other than revolvers, pistols, swords

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 9301 90 00 (Other military weapons) is subject to the ITC (HS) Restricted-import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), under which import is not freely permitted and requires compliance with the applicable policy conditions of Chapter 93. No import of military weapons under this tariff line may proceed without satisfying the Restricted-import conditions notified by DGFT.

What this is

HSN code

9301 90 00

Chapter

93 · Arms and ammunition; parts and accessories thereof

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) Restricted import policy, Chapter 93

Customs documentation

Import Licence from DGFT
Compliance documentation from State government

Compliance steps

1
Confirm that the consignment satisfies the Restricted-import policy conditions for Chapter 93 of the ITC (HS) Schedule before filing the bill of entry. Import of military weapons under this tariff line is Restricted and may not proceed without the applicable DGFT authorisation or licence.
ITC (HS) Import Policy, Chapter 93 — Restricted import status
2
Upload all mandatory import authorisation documents in e-Sanchit at the bill of entry stage and ensure the proper officer verifies compliance before out-of-charge is granted. Absence of the requisite DGFT licence or authorisation will result in consignment detention.
ITC (HS) Import Policy, Chapter 93 · Customs Act, 1962

A word of counsel

The single most common error on this tariff line is misclassifying the consignment as a commercial or sporting firearm accessory to circumvent the Restricted-import status applicable to military weapons under Chapter 93. Customs officers are empowered to examine the nature and intended end-use of the goods; a misdescription on the bill of entry exposes the importer to confiscation, monetary penalty, and criminal liability under the Customs Act, 1962.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 9301 90 00 require BIS certification?

No, military weapons under this tariff line are not within the BIS Quality Control Order regime. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) Restricted-import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, under which import is permitted only subject to the applicable policy conditions of Chapter 93.

What does the Restricted-import status mean for this tariff line in practice?

Restricted status means import is not freely permitted — a DGFT licence or authorisation is required before the bill of entry can be filed, and consignments arriving without the requisite documentation are liable to detention, seizure, or re-export at the importer's cost.

Are there any exemptions from the Restricted-import condition for government or defence procurement?

The regulatory record does not record a specific exemption carve-out; any claim of government or defence exemption must be supported by the relevant DGFT policy condition or Ministry of Defence authorisation presented at the port of import.

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