With both compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel) and electric motor as motors for propulsion

Hybrid tractors with diesel and electric propulsion motors

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 8701 22 00 (hybrid tractor with compression-ignition and electric motors) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), with new vehicles governed by Policy Conditions 2, 7 and 9 of Chapter 87 and used vehicles by Policy Condition 1. Vehicle registration must comply with the Central Motor Vehicles (Eleventh Amendment) Rules, 2018 under GSR 870(E) dated 13-09-2018.

What this is

HSN code

8701 22 00

Chapter

87 · Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock; parts and accessories

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, Chapter 87, Policy Conditions 1, 2, 7 and 9

Customs documentation

Policy condition compliance from DGFT
Vehicle registration certificate from MoRTH
Authorised Representative declaration from importer

Compliance steps

1
Determine whether the tractor is new or used before filing the bill of entry. New vehicles must satisfy Policy Conditions 2, 7 and 9 of Chapter 87; used or second-hand vehicles must satisfy Policy Condition 1. Review Policy Conditions 3, 4, 5, 6 and 11 to confirm whether any exemption applies to the specific import.
ITC (HS) Chapter 87 Policy Conditions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9 and 11; DGFT Notification 14/2015-20 dated 28-08-2019
2
Register the imported tractor in compliance with the Central Motor Vehicles (Eleventh Amendment) Rules, 2018. Imports by manufacturers, their Authorised Representatives, or organisations and individuals for personal use, demonstration, testing, research or scientific use must each satisfy the registration requirements notified under GSR 870(E) dated 13-09-2018.
GSR 870(E) dated 13-09-2018, Ministry of Road, Transport and Highways; DGFT Notification 14/2015-20 dated 28-08-2019

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is failing to distinguish the new-vehicle policy track (Conditions 2, 7 and 9) from the used-vehicle track (Condition 1) before the bill of entry is filed; a mis-declared condition triggers Restricted-import enforcement and can result in consignment detention. Importers relying on the exemption conditions (3, 4, 5, 6 or 11) must document the exemption basis at the bill-of-entry stage — retrospective exemption claims after out-of-charge is refused are not accepted by DGFT.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 8701 22 00 require BIS certification?

No, hybrid tractors under this tariff line are not within the BIS Quality Control Order regime. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade under Chapter 87 Policy Conditions, with vehicle registration compliance required under GSR 870(E) dated 13-09-2018.

Which policy conditions apply to the import of a used hybrid tractor under HSN 8701 22 00?

Used or second-hand vehicles are subject to Policy Condition 1 of Chapter 87; Policy Conditions 3, 4, 5, 6 and 11 should also be reviewed for any applicable exemptions that may modify the baseline restriction.

Does the registration requirement under the Central Motor Vehicles (Eleventh Amendment) Rules, 2018 apply to tractors imported for research or testing purposes?

Yes. GSR 870(E) dated 13-09-2018 and DGFT Notification 14/2015-20 dated 28-08-2019 explicitly cover imports for personal use, demonstration, testing, research and scientific use — the registration obligation applies to all such end-use categories.

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