Relieving lathes

Relieving lathes for metal removal

NO PGA · STANDARD CUSTOMS PROCEDURE

HSN 8458 99 42 (Relieving 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 classified within Chapter 84 — such as turning centres or numerically controlled lathes — may fall under sibling tariff lines that carry distinct compliance obligations.

No partner government agency notification covers this tariff line.

A word of counsel

The primary importer risk at this tariff line is misclassification: relieving lathes are a specialised subtype of metal-removing lathes, and customs re-classification to a more specific or numerically controlled subheading within heading 8458 can trigger retrospective compliance and detention pending resolution. Confirm that the machine's control type, axis count, and functional description align with the 8-digit description before filing the bill of entry.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 8458 99 42 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 distinct subheadings within heading 8458 and may attract different duty rates or compliance obligations, making accurate classification against the machine's technical specifications essential.

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