Graders and levellers

Self-propelled graders and levellers for earthmoving

NO PGA · STANDARD CUSTOMS PROCEDURE

HSN 8429 20 00 (self-propelled graders and levellers) 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 self-propelled earthmoving and construction machinery under Chapter 84 — including road rollers and compaction equipment — may be subject to separate compliance obligations at their respective tariff lines.

No partner government agency notification covers this tariff line.

A word of counsel

Classification risk is the primary concern for importers of construction machinery: a grader or leveller with attachments that alter its principal function may be re-classified by customs to a different tariff line within heading 8429, triggering retrospective compliance and potential detention. Verify that the machine's operational description, horsepower rating, and intended use precisely match the tariff entry before filing the bill of entry.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 8429 20 00 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 machinery is a road roller or compaction machine rather than a grader or leveller?

Road rollers and other self-propelled construction machinery are classified under separate tariff lines within heading 8429 and should be verified independently for any applicable compliance requirements.

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