Parts

Parts of medical, surgical, dental or veterinary furniture

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 9402 90 20 (Parts of medical, surgical, dental or veterinary furniture) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT). DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17 May 2025 introduced Para 19 into the General Notes of the ITC (HS) 2022, imposing port restrictions on imports of certain goods from Bangladesh to India.

What this is

HSN code

9402 90 20

Chapter

94 · Furniture; bedding, mattresses; lamps and lighting fittings

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, General Notes Para 19 (DGFT Notification 7/2025-26)

Customs documentation

Import policy declaration from DGFT
Port compliance documentation from CBIC

Compliance steps

1
Determine whether the consignment originates from Bangladesh. If so, verify applicability of Para 19 of the General Notes under the ITC (HS) 2022 as introduced by DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17 May 2025, and ensure the consignment is routed only through a port listed in Para 1 of that notification.
DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 · General Notes Para 19, ITC (HS) 2022
2
Check whether the specific goods qualify under the exemptions in Para 2 or Para 3 of DGFT Notification 7/2025-26. Exempt consignments must carry documentation confirming the applicable exemption category at the bill of entry to avoid detention at a non-designated port.
DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 · General Notes Para 19, ITC (HS) 2022

A word of counsel

The Bangladesh-origin port restriction under Para 19 applies selectively: consignments that appear eligible for the Para 2 or Para 3 exemptions must carry explicit exemption documentation at the bill of entry stage. Arriving at a non-designated port without that documentation — even where the goods would ultimately qualify for an exemption — exposes the consignment to detention and demurrage while the DGFT policy position is adjudicated. Confirm port eligibility before vessel departure, not at the customs examination stage.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 9402 90 20 require BIS certification?

No, parts of medical and surgical furniture are not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, with Bangladesh-origin consignments subject to port restrictions under General Notes Para 19 introduced by DGFT Notification 7/2025-26.

Does the port restriction under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 apply to all countries or only Bangladesh?

The restriction applies specifically to imports from Bangladesh to India as set out in Para 1 of DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17 May 2025; consignments from other origins are not subject to the Para 19 port restriction.

What happens if a Bangladesh-origin consignment qualifies under the Para 2 or Para 3 exemption but arrives at a non-designated port?

The consignment is liable to detention until the exemption is established through documentary evidence; demurrage and ground rent accrue during the adjudication period, and re-export may be ordered if the exemption claim cannot be substantiated at the port of arrival.

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