Capstan and turret combination lathes

Capstan and turret combination lathes for metal removal

NO PGA · STANDARD CUSTOMS PROCEDURE

HSN 8458 99 33 (Capstan and turret combination 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-working machine tools within Chapter 84 — particularly numerically controlled turning centres or grinding, drilling, and milling machines — may fall under separate tariff lines that carry distinct compliance obligations.

No partner government agency notification covers this tariff line.

A word of counsel

The principal risk at this tariff line is misclassification: a capstan or turret lathe with numerical control or CNC capability may be reclassified under a more specific heading within Chapter 84, which could attract a different duty rate or compliance regime. Customs examination triggering re-classification carries the prospect of detention pending reassessment and retrospective duty recovery. Confirm the machine's control type, spindle configuration, and axis count against the customs tariff before filing the bill of entry.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 8458 99 33 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 CNC-equipped?

Numerically controlled lathes and turning centres are classified under separate, more specific headings within Chapter 84 and may attract different duty rates or compliance requirements.

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