Paint, distemper, varnish or similar brushes (other than brushes of sub-heading 9603 30);
Paint, distemper, varnish brushes, paint pads and rollers
DGFT CLEARANCE
HSN 9603 40 10 (paint, distemper, varnish or similar brushes; paint pads and rollers) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), with import potentially subject to ITC (HS) Policy Condition No. 1 of Chapter 96.
What this is
HSN code
9603 40 10
Chapter
96 · Miscellaneous manufactured articles
Primary regulator
DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, Policy Condition No. 1 of Chapter 96
Customs documentation
- ITC (HS) policy compliance from DGFT
- Import declaration to CBIC
Compliance steps
- 1Verify whether the specific consignment falls within the scope of ITC (HS) Policy Condition No. 1 of Chapter 96 before filing the bill of entry. Where the condition applies, ensure any required authorisation or declaration is obtained from DGFT prior to import.ITC (HS) Import Policy, Policy Condition No. 1 of Chapter 96
- 2Upload all applicable DGFT policy-compliance documentation in e-Sanchit at the bill of entry stage. The customs proper officer will verify compliance with the ITC (HS) policy condition before granting out-of-charge.ITC (HS) Import Policy, Policy Condition No. 1 of Chapter 96
A word of counsel
The most common error on this tariff line is assuming the ITC (HS) policy condition is merely procedural and filing the bill of entry without confirming whether Condition No. 1 of Chapter 96 is triggered for the specific product variant. Where the condition applies and no prior authorisation has been obtained, the consignment is liable to detention at the port of entry pending DGFT compliance, accruing demurrage and ground rent.
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Does HSN 9603 40 10 require BIS certification?
No, paint brushes, paint pads and rollers under this tariff line are not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, subject to Policy Condition No. 1 of Chapter 96.
What does ITC (HS) Policy Condition No. 1 of Chapter 96 require for this tariff line?
The CCR indicates import under this CTI may be subject to Policy Condition No. 1 of Chapter 96; the specific requirements of that condition should be confirmed against the current ITC (HS) Schedule I as published by DGFT before the shipment is dispatched.
Are paint pads and rollers treated identically to paint brushes under this HSN for import-policy purposes?
Yes, both paint brushes (other than those of sub-heading 9603 30) and paint pads and rollers fall within HSN 9603 40 10 and are governed by the same ITC (HS) policy condition under Chapter 96.
Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: DGFT / Indian Customs CUSDATA.
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