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Parts of agricultural soil preparation machinery (tillers, rotavators)

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 8432 90 90 (Other parts of agricultural soil preparation machinery) is subject to the ITC (HS) Restricted-import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) for specific part categories. Import of engine transmission, chassis, and rotavators forming parts of power tillers as defined in IS 13539:2018 is Restricted under DGFT Notification 19/2015-2020 dated 15-07-2020.

What this is

HSN code

8432 90 90

Chapter

84 · Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) Restricted import policy, Chapter 84

Customs documentation

Import Licence from DGFT
IS 13539:2018 scope declaration from importer

Compliance steps

1
Determine at classification stage whether the imported parts — engine transmission, chassis, or rotavators — fall within the definition of power tiller parts under IS 13539:2018. Only parts meeting that definition are Restricted; other parts under this tariff line are importable freely.
DGFT Notification 19/2015-2020 dated 15-07-2020 · IS 13539:2018
2
Where the parts are IS 13539:2018-defined power tiller components, obtain a DGFT Import Licence before the bill of entry is filed. File the licence and supporting scope documentation in e-Sanchit to enable customs out-of-charge.
DGFT Notification 19/2015-2020 dated 15-07-2020 · ITC (HS) Restricted import policy condition, Chapter 84

A word of counsel

The Restricted-import trigger on this residual tariff line is scope-specific: only engine transmission, chassis, and rotavators constituting parts of power tillers as defined in IS 13539:2018 are caught; other agricultural-machinery parts classifiable here are free. Importers routinely omit the IS 13539:2018 scope determination at the purchase-order stage, presenting a residual-category bill of entry without a DGFT Import Licence, and the consignment is then detained pending licence production.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 8432 90 90 require BIS certification?

No, no BIS Quality Control Order covers this residual parts tariff line. Import of specific power tiller components is governed by the ITC (HS) Restricted import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade under DGFT Notification 19/2015-2020, with IS 13539:2018 defining the scope of restricted parts.

Which parts specifically trigger the Restricted-import status under this tariff line?

Engine transmission, chassis, and rotavators that form parts of power tillers as defined in IS 13539:2018 are Restricted; the Restricted status does not extend to other agricultural or horticultural machinery parts that merely fall into the 8432 90 90 residual category.

What happens if power tiller parts are imported without a DGFT Import Licence?

Customs will treat the consignment as an unauthorised import of a Restricted item, exposing the importer to detention, demurrage, and potential confiscation or re-export under the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992.

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