Other

Brushes, mops, squeegees and other cleaning implements

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 9603 90 00 (Other brushes, mops, and cleaning implements) 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. No additional sectoral Partner Government Agency clearance is listed for this tariff line.

What this is

HSN code

9603 90 00

Chapter

96 · Miscellaneous manufactured articles

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, Policy Condition No. 1 of Chapter 96

Customs documentation

ITC (HS) policy declaration from DGFT
Import Licence from DGFT

Compliance steps

1
Verify whether the specific product falls within the scope of ITC (HS) Policy Condition No. 1 of Chapter 96 before filing the bill of entry. Where the condition applies, obtain and present the required DGFT authorisation or import licence prior to customs clearance.
ITC (HS) Import Policy, Policy Condition No. 1 of Chapter 96
2
At the bill of entry stage, confirm the applicable ITC (HS) policy status — Free or Restricted — for the specific product variant under CTI 9603 90 00, and upload supporting documentation in e-Sanchit accordingly before seeking out-of-charge.
ITC (HS) Import Policy, Chapter 96

A word of counsel

The most common error on this residual tariff line is assuming that because the primary 8-digit description reads 'Other,' the item is unconditionally Free for import. Policy Condition No. 1 of Chapter 96 may attach to specific product sub-categories within this residual heading, and failure to verify applicability before shipment can result in consignment detention at the port pending DGFT authorisation.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 9603 90 00 require BIS certification?

No, this tariff line is not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed solely by the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, with Policy Condition No. 1 of Chapter 96 potentially applicable depending on the specific product.

What is ITC (HS) Policy Condition No. 1 of Chapter 96 and when does it apply?

Policy Condition No. 1 of Chapter 96 specifies additional restrictions or requirements for certain items within the chapter; importers must check the current ITC (HS) Schedule against their specific product description to determine whether a DGFT licence or authorisation is required before filing the bill of entry.

Is import of all goods under HSN 9603 90 00 unconditionally Free?

Not necessarily. The CCR records that import under this CTI may be subject to Policy Condition No. 1 of Chapter 96, meaning certain product variants within this residual heading could attract Restricted status; DGFT authorisation would then be required prior to clearance.

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