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Combs, hair-slides, hairpins and hair-curlers, non-electric

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HSN 9615 19 00 covers non-electric combs, hair-slides, hairpins, curling pins, curling grips, hair-curlers and allied articles governed by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under ITC (HS) Policy Condition No. 1 of Chapter 96. Import under this tariff line may be subject to that policy condition at the bill-of-entry stage.

What this is
HSN code
9615 19 00
Chapter
96 · Miscellaneous manufactured articles
Primary regulator
DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, Policy Condition No. 1 of Chapter 96
Customs documentation
  • Import Licence from DGFT
  • ITC (HS) policy compliance declaration
Compliance steps
  1. 1
    Verify whether ITC (HS) Policy Condition No. 1 of Chapter 96 is triggered for the specific sub-category of goods being imported under this tariff line. Where the condition applies, obtain the requisite authorisation or licence from DGFT before filing the bill of entry.
    ITC (HS) Import Policy, Policy Condition No. 1 of Chapter 96
  2. 2
    At the bill of entry, upload all DGFT-mandated documentation in e-Sanchit and ensure the customs declaration reflects compliance with Policy Condition No. 1 of Chapter 96. Consignments filed without the required DGFT authorisation are liable to detention pending regularisation.
    ITC (HS) Import Policy, Policy Condition No. 1 of Chapter 96
A word of counsel

The most common error on this residual tariff line is assuming that, because the 8-digit description reads 'Other', the ITC (HS) policy condition is inapplicable. Policy Condition No. 1 of Chapter 96 may attach to specific product types within this catch-all entry; importers should confirm the precise sub-category against the current ITC (HS) Schedule before shipment to avoid consignment detention at the port of entry.

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Frequently asked
Does HSN 9615 19 00 require BIS certification?
No, this tariff line is not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade under ITC (HS) Policy Condition No. 1 of Chapter 96, which may impose an authorisation requirement depending on the specific goods imported.
Does Policy Condition No. 1 of Chapter 96 apply to all goods under HSN 9615 19 00?
The ITC (HS) CCR states that import 'may be subject to' Policy Condition No. 1, indicating the condition is category-contingent; importers must check the current ITC (HS) Schedule to confirm whether their specific product triggers the condition.
What happens if a consignment arrives without the DGFT authorisation where Policy Condition No. 1 applies?
A consignment arriving without the required DGFT authorisation is liable to detention, and the importer may face re-export or confiscation proceedings under the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992.
Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: DGFT / Indian Customs CUSDATA.
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