Multi-tool and production lathes

Multi-tool and production lathes for metal removal

NO PGA · STANDARD CUSTOMS PROCEDURE

HSN 8458 99 35 (multi-tool and production 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 machine tools within Chapter 84 — particularly numerically controlled turning centres or grinding and boring machines — may be classified under distinct tariff lines that carry separate 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 machine described commercially as a 'multi-tool lathe' may meet the technical definition of a turning centre or a numerically controlled lathe, each classified under a different heading within Chapter 84. Customs re-classification on examination can trigger retrospective duty recovery and detention pending resolution. Verify the machine's control type, axis count, and primary function against the customs tariff schedule before filing the bill of entry.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 8458 99 35 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 functions as a turning centre?

Numerically controlled lathes and turning centres are classified under distinct headings within Chapter 84 and may attract different duty rates or compliance requirements, making precise technical classification essential before import.

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