Tool holders

Tool holders for machine tools and hand tools

NO PGA · STANDARD CUSTOMS PROCEDURE

HSN 8466 10 10 (Tool holders) 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, bill of entry, commercial invoice, packing list. Other parts and accessories for machine tools under Chapter 84 may attract classification-specific compliance depending on the machine type or intended use; classification accuracy remains the principal importer risk.

No partner government agency notification covers this tariff line.

A word of counsel

The absence of compliance at this tariff line does not extend to the broader heading: accessories and attachments for specific machine-tool categories under Chapter 84 are subject to their own classification logic, and a customs officer may re-classify a holder presented as a general tool holder into a more specific tariff line. Re-classification on examination triggers retrospective compliance and potential detention pending resolution. Verify the intended machine pairing and precise product specification before filing the bill of entry.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 8466 10 10 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 tool holder is imported as part of a complete machine or dedicated attachment set?

Complete machines and dedicated attachments classified under headings 8456 to 8465 in Chapter 84 carry their own tariff lines and may attract distinct compliance obligations upon re-classification by customs.

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