Integrated monocoque vehicle, non air-conditioned

Diesel bus, non air-conditioned, integrated monocoque body

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 8702 10 12 (Integrated monocoque vehicle, non air-conditioned) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), with new vehicle imports governed by Policy Conditions 2, 7 and 9 of Chapter 87. Second-hand or used vehicles are subject to Policy Condition 1 of Chapter 87, and registration of all imported vehicles must comply with the Central Motor Vehicles (Eleventh Amendment) Rules, 2018.

What this is

HSN code

8702 10 12

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, Chapter 87 Policy Conditions

Customs documentation

ITC (HS) policy declaration from DGFT
Vehicle registration compliance from MoRTH
Exemption certificate from DGFT

Compliance steps

1
Determine the applicable Policy Condition before filing the bill of entry: new vehicle imports must satisfy Policy Conditions 2, 7 and 9 of Chapter 87; second-hand or used vehicle imports must satisfy Policy Condition 1 of Chapter 87. Exemptions under Policy Conditions 3, 4, 5, 6 and 11 must be documented and submitted at the bill of entry stage.
ITC (HS) import policy, Chapter 87, Policy Conditions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9 and 11
2
Ensure the imported vehicle complies with registration requirements under the Central Motor Vehicles (Eleventh Amendment) Rules, 2018 (GSR 870(E) dated 13-09-2018) where the importer is a manufacturer, authorised representative, organisation, or citizen importing for personal use, demonstration, testing, research or scientific purposes.
GSR 870(E) dated 13-09-2018 · DGFT Notification 14/2015-20 dated 28-08-2019
3
For vintage motor vehicle imports, note the amendment to Policy Condition 1(iii) under DGFT Notification 58/2024-25 dated 07-02-2025, which classifies vintage motor vehicles as Free for import by actual users. Confirm the vehicle qualifies as a vintage motor vehicle under the amended condition before applying the Free-import status.
DGFT Notification 58/2024-25 dated 07-02-2025

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is conflating the new-vehicle regime with the second-hand or used-vehicle regime: Policy Condition 1 governs used vehicles exclusively and carries materially different documentation and eligibility requirements from Policy Conditions 2, 7 and 9 applicable to new vehicles. An importer mis-categorising a pre-owned bus as new, or failing to document an exemption under Policy Conditions 3, 4, 5, 6 or 11, faces consignment detention and potential re-export at the importer's cost.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 8702 10 12 require BIS certification?

No, no BIS Quality Control Order covers this vehicle category. Import is governed entirely by the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade under Chapter 87 Policy Conditions, with registration compliance required under the Central Motor Vehicles (Eleventh Amendment) Rules, 2018.

Which Policy Conditions apply to new diesel bus imports under this tariff line?

New vehicle imports under HSN 8702 10 12 are subject to Policy Conditions 2, 7 and 9 of Chapter 87; potential exemptions may be available under Policy Conditions 3, 4, 5, 6 and 11, which must be established at the bill of entry stage.

Are vintage motor vehicles freely importable under this HSN?

Yes, per DGFT Notification 58/2024-25 dated 07-02-2025, the amendment to Policy Condition 1(iii) classifies vintage motor vehicles as Free for import by actual users; the importer must substantiate the vintage classification before the Free-import status applies.

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