Of engine capacity not exceeding 1,800 cc

Track-laying tractors of engine capacity up to 1,800 cc

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 8701 30 91 (Track-laying tractors, engine capacity not exceeding 1,800 cc) is subject to ITC (HS) import policy conditions administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under Chapter 87 Policy Conditions. New vehicles must comply with Policy Conditions 2, 7 and 9; second-hand or used vehicles are subject to Policy Condition 1, with exemptions available under Policy Conditions 3, 4, 5, 6 and 11.

What this is

HSN code

8701 30 91

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
Motor vehicle registration from MoRTH
Authorised Representative declaration from importer

Compliance steps

1
Determine whether the vehicle is new or second-hand before filing the bill of entry: new track-laying tractors must satisfy Policy Conditions 2, 7 and 9 of Chapter 87; second-hand or used vehicles must satisfy Policy Condition 1. Verify whether the consignment qualifies for an exemption under Policy Conditions 3, 4, 5, 6 or 11.
ITC (HS) Chapter 87 Policy Conditions 1, 2, 7 and 9 · DGFT Notification 14/2015-20 dated 28-08-2019
2
Where the vehicle is imported by the manufacturer, its authorised representative, or an organisation or individual for personal use, demonstration, testing, research or scientific use, ensure compliance with the Central Motor Vehicles (Eleventh Amendment) Rules, 2018 for vehicle registration. Cite GSR 870(E) dated 13-09-2018 in the import documentation.
Central Motor Vehicles (Eleventh Amendment) Rules, 2018 · GSR 870(E) dated 13-09-2018 · Policy Condition 12 of Chapter 87

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is conflating the new-vehicle policy-condition track with the used-vehicle track and filing under the wrong set of conditions. A new track-laying tractor entered under Policy Condition 1 (the used-vehicle gateway) faces rejection at assessment, while a used vehicle presented without the required Policy Condition 1 compliance is liable to detention and re-export. Confirm the vehicle's manufacture date and prior registration history before the bill of entry is filed.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 8701 30 91 require BIS certification?

No, track-laying tractors under this tariff line are not covered by 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 compliance under the Central Motor Vehicles (Eleventh Amendment) Rules, 2018.

Which policy conditions apply to the import of a second-hand track-laying tractor under this HSN?

Second-hand or used vehicles are subject to Policy Condition 1 of Chapter 87; Policy Conditions 3, 4, 5, 6 and 11 set out applicable exemptions that must be assessed before filing the bill of entry.

Does the Central Motor Vehicles (Eleventh Amendment) Rules, 2018 registration requirement apply to all importers?

It applies to manufacturers, their authorised representatives in India, and organisations or citizens importing for personal use, demonstration, testing, research or scientific use, per Policy Condition 12 of Chapter 87 and GSR 870(E) dated 13-09-2018.

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