Other

Tractors other than those of heading 8709

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 8701 29 00 (Other tractors) is subject to ITC (HS) import policy controls administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under Policy Conditions 2, 7 and 9 of Chapter 87 for new vehicles, and Policy Condition 1 for second-hand or used tractors. Registration of imported vehicles must comply with the Central Motor Vehicles (Eleventh Amendment) Rules, 2018, notified under GSR 870(E) dated 13-09-2018.

What this is

HSN code

8701 29 00

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy conditions, Chapter 87

Customs documentation

Policy condition compliance from DGFT
Vehicle registration compliance from MoRTH
Authorised representative declaration from importer

Compliance steps

1
For new tractors, verify compliance with Policy Conditions 2, 7 and 9 of Chapter 87 of the ITC (HS) before filing the bill of entry. For second-hand or used tractors, compliance with Policy Condition 1 is mandatory; review Policy Conditions 3, 4, 5, 6 and 11 to confirm whether any applicable exemption applies to the specific consignment.
ITC (HS) Policy Conditions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9 and 11 of Chapter 87 · DGFT
2
Ensure that the imported tractor is registered in accordance with the Central Motor Vehicles (Eleventh Amendment) Rules, 2018. Importation by manufacturers or their authorised representatives, or by organisations and citizens for personal use, demonstration, testing, research or scientific use, must route through the registration compliance framework prescribed under GSR 870(E) dated 13-09-2018.
Central Motor Vehicles (Eleventh Amendment) Rules, 2018 · GSR 870(E) dated 13-09-2018 · DGFT Notification 14/2015-20 dated 28-08-2019

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is conflating the policy-condition regime for new vehicles with that for second-hand or used tractors: the two tracks carry distinct policy conditions and documentation obligations, and applying the new-vehicle conditions to a used consignment — or vice versa — causes detention at the bill-of-entry stage. Confirm the age and condition of the tractor before the purchase order is placed and identify the precise exemption conditions (3, 4, 5, 6 or 11) that apply, as customs officers verify exemption eligibility at the time of out-of-charge.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 8701 29 00 require BIS certification?

No, tractors under this tariff line are not subject to any BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) policy conditions of Chapter 87 administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, with vehicle registration required under the Central Motor Vehicles (Eleventh Amendment) Rules, 2018.

Which policy conditions govern second-hand or used tractor imports under this HSN?

Second-hand or used tractors are governed by Policy Condition 1 of Chapter 87 of the ITC (HS); Policy Conditions 3, 4, 5, 6 and 11 set out applicable exemptions that must be assessed before filing the bill of entry.

Do tractors imported for demonstration, testing or research require registration compliance?

Yes. Tractors imported by manufacturers, their authorised representatives, or organisations and citizens for demonstration, testing, research or scientific use must comply with the Central Motor Vehicles (Eleventh Amendment) Rules, 2018 under GSR 870(E) dated 13-09-2018 and DGFT Notification 14/2015-20 dated 28-08-2019.

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