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Flat surface grinding machines, other than numerically controlled

NO PGA · STANDARD CUSTOMS PROCEDURE

HSN 8460 19 00 (flat surface grinding machines, other than numerically controlled) 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 grinding machines or gear finishing machines under heading 8461 — may be classified differently and should be verified against the tariff before shipment.

No partner government agency notification covers this tariff line.

A word of counsel

The principal risk for this tariff line is misclassification: numerically controlled flat surface grinders fall under a distinct subheading within heading 8460, while gear grinding and gear finishing machines are excluded entirely to heading 8461, each carrying its own tariff treatment. A customs re-classification on examination can result in detention pending re-assessment and retrospective duty recovery. Confirm the machine's control type, operation, and intended workpiece against the full tariff description before filing the bill of entry.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 8460 19 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 grinding machine is numerically controlled?

Numerically controlled flat surface grinding machines are classified under a separate subheading within heading 8460 and may attract a different duty rate, requiring re-verification of the applicable tariff line before import.

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