Hammers

Pneumatic rotary-type hammers for hand operation

NO PGA · STANDARD CUSTOMS PROCEDURE

HSN 8467 11 20 (pneumatic rotary-type hammers for hand operation) 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. Hand tools in Chapter 84 with self-contained electric motors or intended for specific regulated end-uses may fall under sibling tariff lines that carry compliance obligations.

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 all hand-held power tools within Chapter 84: rotary hammers with self-contained electric motors are classified separately and may attract product-safety or energy-efficiency obligations under a distinct tariff line. Re-classification on customs examination — particularly where the power source is disputed — triggers retrospective compliance, including detention pending resolution. Confirm the precise power mechanism (pneumatic vs. electric, rotary vs. rotary-percussion) against the technical specification before filing the bill of entry.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 8467 11 20 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 hammer has a self-contained electric motor instead of a pneumatic drive?

Electrically powered rotary hammers are classified under a separate tariff line within Chapter 84 and may attract compliance obligations that do not apply to this pneumatic line.

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