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Spark-ignition piston engines, cylinder capacity exceeding 1,000 cc, other

NO PGA · STANDARD CUSTOMS PROCEDURE

HSN 8407 34 90 (spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1,000 cc — residual category) is not covered by a Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Order and carries no Partner Government Agency clearance requirement at the tariff-line level. Import follows the standard customs procedure: Importer-Exporter Code, bill of entry, commercial invoice, packing list. Engines of the same displacement intended for use in motor vehicles, or complete vehicle assemblies, may attract separate compliance under other tariff lines within Chapter 84 or Chapter 87.

No partner government agency notification covers this tariff line.
A word of counsel

The residual nature of this tariff line makes classification accuracy the principal importer risk: an engine that properly belongs to a more specific sub-heading — such as those designed for motor vehicles or aircraft — may be re-classified on customs examination, triggering retrospective compliance and detention pending resolution. Intended application, displacement, and power output are the determinative classification criteria. Obtain a written technical specification from the manufacturer confirming these parameters before the bill of entry is filed.

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Frequently asked
Does HSN 8407 34 90 require any pre-import registration?
A valid Importer-Exporter Code is required for any commercial import; no product-specific registration applies to this tariff line.
What changes if the engine is purpose-built for a motor vehicle or other regulated application?
Engines specifically designed for motor vehicles may fall under a more specific tariff line within Chapter 84 or Chapter 87, which can attract distinct regulatory requirements; re-classification by customs to such a line triggers retrospective compliance.
Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: BIS / DGFT / Indian Customs CUSDATA.
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