Parts and accessories

Parts and accessories for semiconductor manufacturing machines

NO PGA · STANDARD CUSTOMS PROCEDURE

HSN 8486 90 00 (parts and accessories for semiconductor and flat-panel-display manufacturing machines) 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. The principal machines themselves under heading 8486 may attract separate classification scrutiny where a part is re-assessed as a complete or incomplete machine under Chapter 84.

No partner government agency notification covers this tariff line.

A word of counsel

The absence of compliance at this tariff line does not insulate an importer from reclassification risk: customs may assess a declared part as a complete or incomplete machine under a different heading within Chapter 84, triggering retrospective duty recovery and possible detention. Parts that are separately functional — sub-assemblies used in semiconductor lithography, ion implantation, or chemical vapour deposition equipment — warrant precise tariff classification supported by technical specifications and supplier documentation before importation.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 8486 90 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 imported item is a complete semiconductor manufacturing machine rather than a part or accessory?

Complete or incomplete machines fall under different subheadings of heading 8486 and may carry distinct customs duty rates and, depending on the machine type, potential Chapter 84 compliance obligations assessed at the time of examination.

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