Museums and researchers hold specimens for education and scientific work.
HSN code 97052200 is classified as Restricted under India's DGFT ITC(HS) export policy — a license or permit is required before export.
This product requires a license or permit before export/import from India.
HSN Code Details
Extinct or endangered species and parts thereof: specimens of protected animals and plants, including fossils and taxidermy.
CITES permits and legal provenance papers are mandatory; most commercial trade is banned. Art and antiques are high-value, regulated goods: provide provenance, authenticity and valuation papers, insurance at agreed value, condition reports and museum-grade crating with climate protection; antiquities over 100 years old cannot be exported from India under the Antiquities and Art Treasures Act 1972 without Archaeological Survey of India clearance, and the destination may need import permits and proof of legal title.
Related HSN Codes (Heading 9705)
- 9705COLLECTIONS AND COLLECTORS PIECES OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL, ETHNOGRAPHIC, HISTORICAL, ZOOLOGICAL,Free
- 97050090Allowed for import under saving clause 3(1) of Foreign Trade (Exemption from Application ofRestricted
- 97051000pieces of archaeological, 54/Restricted
- 97052100Human specimens and partsRestricted
- 97052900Other 54/Restricted
- 97053100Collections and collectors' pieces of numismatic interestRestricted
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. HSN 97052200 is Restricted under DGFT ITC(HS) policy — you need a license or permit before export.
These are specimens of extinct or endangered species.
HSN 97052200 falls under Chapter 97 and Heading 9705 of India's customs tariff schedule.
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