Non electronic

Non-electronic toys, dolls, pedal cars and puzzles

BIS QCO APPLICABLE · ISI MARK SCHEME · IS 9873

HSN 9503 00 20 (non-electronic toys) is covered by a Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Order. Conformity to IS 9873 (Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 7 and 9) is mandatory under the ISI Mark Scheme with effect from 02 December 2019, pursuant to the Toys (Quality Control) Order, 2020. Directorate General of Foreign Trade policy controls on toy imports and Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs consignment-level verification procedures apply as separate customs-clearance overlays.

What this is

HSN code

9503 00 20

Chapter

95 · Toys, games and sports requisites; parts and accessories

BIS QCO

Applicable · ISI Mark Scheme · CM/L required

Indian Standard

IS 9873 · effective 02-12-2019

Applicable Partner Government Agencies

BISBIS·Bureau of Indian Standards

Procedural directions for customs clearance are issued by: Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs, Directorate General of Foreign Trade.

Compliance steps

1
Source only from a Bureau of Indian Standards CM/L-licensed manufacturer holding a current licence against IS 9873 (Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 7 and 9). Verify the supplier's CM/L number, licensed product scope, and manufacturing facility on the BIS online register before placing the purchase order.
Toys (Quality Control) Order, 2020 · S.O. 853(E) dated 25-02-2020 · S.O. 3146(E) dated 15-09-2020 · S.O. 4514(E) dated 11-12-2020
2
Ensure every toy in the consignment bears the ISI Standard Mark and the supplier's CM/L licence number. Marking must appear on the product or its individual packaging in compliance with the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018 Scheme-I requirements.
Toys (Quality Control) Order, 2020 · Scheme-I of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018
3
Obtain and carry two conformity certificates with the consignment: one certifying conformity to IS 9873 (Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 7 and 9) and a second certifying conformity to IS 9873 and IS 15644:2006. Both certificates are examined at the port of import.
Policy Condition 2 of Chapter 95 · DGFT Notification 33/2015-20 dated 02-12-2019 · Para 2(D) of General Notes to the ITC (HS) Import Policy
4
Expect random sample draws from each consignment by customs; clearance may be granted conditionally, but the goods cannot be sold until the NABL-accredited laboratory test result confirms conformity. If the sample fails, the consignment is subject to re-export or destruction at the importer's cost.
Policy Condition 2 of Chapter 95 · CBIC Instructions 06/2023-CUS dated 13-02-2023
5
Quote the supplier's BIS CM/L number on the bill of entry and confirm it is accessible on the BIS website per the CBIC flowchart procedure. Refer to CBIC Instructions 06/2023-CUS paragraphs 1 to 6 for the step-by-step verification methodology applicable at port.
CBIC Instructions 06/2023-CUS dated 13-02-2023

A word of counsel

The single most common error on this tariff line is submitting only one conformity certificate instead of two: the policy condition requires a certificate against IS 9873 (Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 7 and 9) and a separate certificate against IS 9873 read with IS 15644:2006. Presenting a single consolidated certificate, or omitting IS 15644:2006 from the second certificate, causes the consignment to be held at port pending documentation rectification — a detention that accrues demurrage and ground rent regardless of whether the goods are ultimately cleared.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 9503 00 20 require BIS certification?

Yes. Non-electronic toys under this tariff line require conformity to IS 9873 (Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 7 and 9) under the ISI Mark Scheme, mandatory with effect from 02 December 2019 under the Toys (Quality Control) Order, 2020. Import is permitted only from manufacturers holding a current BIS CM/L licence.

Are random laboratory tests conducted on toy consignments at the port of import?

Yes. Customs draws random samples from each consignment and sends them to NABL-accredited laboratories. Conditional clearance may be granted, but sale is prohibited until the test result confirms conformity; a failed test result triggers re-export or destruction at the importer's cost.

Does this tariff line cover drone or UAV imports?

No. Import of unmanned aerial vehicles, unmanned aircraft systems, and remotely piloted aircraft is governed by Policy Condition 3 of Chapter 95 and DGFT Notification 30/2015-20 dated 08-11-2019, and import of drones in CBU, SKD or CKD form is prohibited except under Import Authorisation for specified categories per DGFT Notification 54/2015-20 dated 09-02-2022.

Does a single CM/L licence cover all toy types and product variants from the same manufacturer?

No. The CM/L licence is scope-specific by product category, parts of IS 9873 covered, and licensed manufacturing facility. Toy variants or product categories outside the licensed scope, or produced at an unlicensed plant, are not covered by that licence.

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