Turrets lathes

Turret lathes for metal removal, non-CNC

NO PGA · STANDARD CUSTOMS PROCEDURE

HSN 8458 99 32 (Turrets lathes) 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 metal-removing lathes under Chapter 84 — particularly CNC turning centres and numerically controlled variants — may fall under sibling tariff lines that carry distinct compliance requirements.

No partner government agency notification covers this tariff line.

A word of counsel

The principal importer risk at this tariff line is misclassification: turret lathes with numerical control or automatic tool-changing capability are classified under separate headings within Chapter 84 and may attract compliance obligations that do not apply here. A customs re-classification on examination can trigger retrospective duty recovery and detention pending resolution. Verify the machine's control type, axis configuration, and operational description against the customs tariff before filing the bill of entry.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 8458 99 32 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 lathe is numerically controlled or a turning centre?

Numerically controlled lathes and turning centres are classified under separate tariff lines within Chapter 84 and may attract distinct compliance requirements, making accurate classification essential before import.

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