Operated by ultrasonic processes

Machine-tools working material by ultrasonic processes

NO PGA · STANDARD CUSTOMS PROCEDURE

HSN 8456 20 00 (machine-tools for working any material by removal of material, operated by ultrasonic processes) 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 machine-tools under Chapter 84 — particularly those operated by laser, electro-discharge, or electron beam processes — are classified on separate tariff lines and must be verified independently for compliance.

No partner government agency notification covers this tariff line.

A word of counsel

The principal importer risk at this tariff line is misclassification: ultrasonic machine-tools used for welding or bonding rather than material removal may be classified under a different heading within Chapter 84, each carrying its own compliance profile. Re-classification on customs examination triggers retrospective compliance obligations, including detention pending resolution. Verify the machine's operating principle and primary function against the customs tariff before relying on the absence of compliance at this line.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 8456 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 machine-tool uses a different process such as laser or electro-discharge instead of ultrasonic?

Machine-tools operating by laser, electro-discharge, electrochemical, electron beam, or plasma arc processes are classified on separate tariff lines within Chapter 84 and must be assessed independently for any applicable compliance requirements.

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