Radar apparatus

Radar apparatus for navigation and detection

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 8526 10 00 (Radar apparatus) is subject to the ITC (HS) Restricted-import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT). Importers must satisfy the applicable DGFT policy condition for Chapter 85 before a bill of entry can be taken out-of-charge.

What this is

HSN code

8526 10 00

Chapter

85 · Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) Restricted import policy, Chapter 85

Customs documentation

Import Licence from DGFT
ITC (HS) policy compliance declaration

Compliance steps

1
Confirm that the consignment qualifies under the applicable DGFT policy condition before placing the purchase order. Radar apparatus under HSN 8526 10 00 carries Restricted status under the ITC (HS) import policy, and import without a valid authorisation exposes the consignment to detention and confiscation.
ITC (HS) Import Policy, Chapter 85 — Restricted import status
2
Obtain the relevant DGFT import licence or authorisation and present it at the bill-of-entry stage. Ensure all required documentation is uploaded in e-Sanchit prior to seeking out-of-charge from the proper officer.
ITC (HS) Import Policy, Chapter 85 — DGFT Restricted import condition

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is treating the Restricted status as a procedural formality that can be resolved after consignment arrival. Radar apparatus arriving without a current DGFT authorisation in place will be detained at port, incurring demurrage and ground rent while the authorisation is pursued — and re-export or confiscation remains an outcome if the policy condition cannot be satisfied retrospectively.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 8526 10 00 require BIS certification?

No, radar apparatus under this tariff line is not within the BIS Quality Control Order regime. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) Restricted-import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, and a valid DGFT authorisation is the operative pre-clearance requirement.

What DGFT authorisation is required to import radar apparatus under HSN 8526 10 00?

The tariff line carries Restricted status under the ITC (HS) policy; the specific licence or authorisation type applicable to the importer's end-use category must be confirmed with DGFT before the purchase order is placed.

Can radar apparatus be imported freely if it is intended for re-export or for use in a Special Economic Zone?

The Restricted-import status applies at the bill-of-entry stage regardless of intended end-use; SEZ or re-export carve-outs, if any, must be explicitly established under the relevant DGFT policy condition and documented before clearance is sought.

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