Import of Toys Prohibited
Import of "Toys" appearing under ITC Codes 9501, 9502, 9503 of Schedule-1 of ITC (HS) Classifications is prohibited up to 23rd January, 2010 and until further orders. However, import of toys accompanied by the following certificates shall be permitted.
(i) A certificate that the toys being imported conform to the standards prescribed in ASTM F963 or standards prescribed in ISO 8124 (Parts I-III) or IS 9873(Parts I-III) or standards prescribed in EN 71.
(ii) A certificate of Conformance from the manufacturer that representative sample of the toys being imported have been tested by an independent laboratory which is accredited under ILAC, MRA and found to meet the specifications indicated above. The certificate would also link the toys in the consignment to the period of manufacture indicated in the Certificate of Conformity.
However, these conditions will be applicable only on such toys which are included within the scope of the standards under IS 9873 (Part-I) notified by Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).
DGFT Notification NO. 113 /( RE-2008)/2004-2009, Dated: June 16, 2009 and Policy Circular NO. Dated: June 16, 2009