Integrated monocoque vehicle, air-conditioned

Air-conditioned integrated monocoque diesel bus, ten or more persons

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 8702 10 11 (Integrated monocoque vehicle, air-conditioned) is subject to ITC (HS) import policy conditions administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), with new vehicles governed by Policy Conditions 2, 7 and 9 of Chapter 87 and second-hand or used vehicles governed by Policy Condition 1 of Chapter 87. Registration of imported vehicles must comply with the Central Motor Vehicles (Eleventh Amendment) Rules, 2018 under GSR 870(E) dated 13-09-2018. Exemptions are available under Policy Conditions 3, 4, 5, 6 and 11 for qualifying categories including demonstration, testing, research, and scientific use.

What this is

HSN code

8702 10 11

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 declaration from DGFT
Vehicle registration certificate from MoRTH
Authorised Representative certificate from importer

Compliance steps

1
For import of a new integrated monocoque vehicle, confirm compliance with Policy Conditions 2, 7 and 9 of Chapter 87 of the ITC (HS) Schedule before filing the bill of entry. For second-hand or used vehicles, Policy Condition 1 of Chapter 87 applies exclusively, and the relevant supporting documentation must accompany the consignment.
ITC (HS) Import Policy, Chapter 87, Policy Conditions 1, 2, 7 and 9
2
Ensure the imported vehicle is registered in compliance with the Central Motor Vehicles (Eleventh Amendment) Rules, 2018, whether imported by the manufacturer, an authorised representative, or an organisation or citizen for personal use, demonstration, testing, research or scientific use. GSR 870(E) dated 13-09-2018 and DGFT Notification 14/2015-20 dated 28-08-2019 govern this requirement.
GSR 870(E) dated 13-09-2018 · DGFT Notification 14/2015-20 dated 28-08-2019
3
Review Policy Conditions 3, 4, 5, 6 and 11 of Chapter 87 to determine whether an exemption category applies. Note that vintage motor vehicles are free for import by actual users per the amendment introduced by DGFT Notification 58/2024-25 dated 07-02-2025 amending Condition 1(iii).
DGFT Notification 58/2024-25 dated 07-02-2025 · ITC (HS) Import Policy, Chapter 87, Policy Conditions 3, 4, 5, 6 and 11

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is conflating the policy-condition track for new vehicles (Conditions 2, 7 and 9) with that for second-hand or used vehicles (Condition 1), which carries materially different documentation and eligibility requirements. An integrated monocoque bus presented under the wrong policy-condition track at the bill-of-entry stage is treated as a Restricted-import violation and triggers detention and potential re-export, not merely a correctable misdeclaration. Confirm the vehicle's new or used status and the applicable condition before customs filing.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 8702 10 11 require BIS certification?

No, no BIS Quality Control Order covers integrated monocoque diesel buses under this tariff line. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) import policy conditions of Chapter 87 administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, with distinct conditions applicable to new vehicles, second-hand vehicles, and exempt-category vehicles.

Which policy conditions apply specifically to new vehicles versus second-hand vehicles under HSN 8702 10 11?

New vehicles are subject to Policy Conditions 2, 7 and 9 of Chapter 87; second-hand or used vehicles are subject to Policy Condition 1 of Chapter 87. Customised vehicles and parts are subject to Policy Condition 10, while exemptions may be claimed under Conditions 3, 4, 5, 6 and 11.

Are vintage motor vehicles freely importable under this chapter?

Yes. DGFT Notification 58/2024-25 dated 07-02-2025 amended Condition 1(iii) of Chapter 87 to make vintage motor vehicles free for import by actual users, carving them out from the general second-hand vehicle restrictions.

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