Hoists

Electric motor-powered hoists (chain hoists, wire rope hoists)

NO PGA · STANDARD CUSTOMS PROCEDURE

HSN 8425 11 10 (electric motor-powered hoists) 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 (IEC), bill of entry, commercial invoice, packing list. Other lifting and hoisting equipment within Chapter 84 — including skip hoists, winches, capstans, and electrically operated jacks — may be classified under distinct tariff lines that carry their own compliance considerations.

No partner government agency notification covers this tariff line.

A word of counsel

The principal risk at this tariff line is misclassification: skip hoists are explicitly excluded from heading 8425 and fall under a separate tariff line, while winches and capstans occupy neighbouring subheadings. A customs re-classification on examination — driven by product specification, rated capacity, or intended end-use — triggers retrospective compliance and potential detention pending resolution. Verify the product description, rated load, and drive mechanism against the customs tariff before filing the bill of entry.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 8425 11 10 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 hoist is not powered by an electric motor?

Non-electrically powered hoists fall under a different subheading within heading 8425 and should be assessed separately for applicable compliance requirements.

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