Integrated monocoque vehicle, air-conditioned

Air-conditioned integrated monocoque hybrid diesel-electric bus

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 8702 20 21 (Integrated monocoque vehicle, air-conditioned) is governed by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) ITC (HS) import policy under Policy Conditions 2, 7 and 9 of Chapter 87 for new vehicles. 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

8702 20 21

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

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

Customs documentation

ITC (HS) policy compliance from DGFT
Vehicle registration compliance from MoRTH
Authorised representative declaration from importer

Compliance steps

1
Verify that the import satisfies Policy Conditions 2, 7 and 9 of Chapter 87 of the ITC (HS) Schedule before filing the bill of entry. New vehicles not meeting these conditions are Restricted and require a specific DGFT licence; review Policy Conditions 3, 4, 5, 6 and 11 to determine whether an applicable exemption applies.
ITC (HS) Policy Conditions 2, 7, 9, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 11 of Chapter 87 · DGFT Notification 14/2015-20 dated 28-08-2019
2
Ensure the vehicle is imported by the manufacturer, their Authorised Representative in India, or by an organisation or individual for personal use, demonstration, testing, research or scientific purposes, and that post-import registration complies with the Central Motor Vehicles (Eleventh Amendment) Rules, 2018. Non-compliance with registration rules attracts detention of the vehicle at the port.
Central Motor Vehicles (Eleventh Amendment) Rules, 2018 · GSR 870(E) dated 13-09-2018 · DGFT Notification 14/2015-20 dated 28-08-2019
3
If importing a second-hand or used vehicle, comply instead with Policy Condition 1 of Chapter 87. Note that DGFT Notification 58/2024-25 dated 07-02-2025 amended Condition 1(iii) to permit import of Vintage Motor Vehicles as Free for actual users.
ITC (HS) Policy Condition 1 of Chapter 87 · 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 policy conditions (2, 7 and 9) with the used-vehicle regime (Condition 1), resulting in a misdeclared import status at the bill of entry. A new hybrid diesel-electric bus filed under Condition 1 — or vice versa — triggers an ITC (HS) Restricted-import contravention, with the consignment liable to detention and confiscation pending DGFT regularisation. Confirm the vehicle's new or used status before selecting the applicable policy condition.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 8702 20 21 require BIS certification?

No, no BIS Quality Control Order covers this tariff line. Import is governed by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade ITC (HS) import policy under Chapter 87 Policy Conditions, and post-import registration must comply with the Central Motor Vehicles (Eleventh Amendment) Rules, 2018.

Which policy conditions apply to a new air-conditioned integrated monocoque hybrid bus versus a used one?

New vehicles are subject to Policy Conditions 2, 7 and 9 of Chapter 87, with exemptions under Conditions 3, 4, 5, 6 and 11; second-hand or used vehicles fall under Policy Condition 1, which was amended by DGFT Notification 58/2024-25 dated 07-02-2025 for Vintage Motor Vehicles.

Can a vehicle under this HSN be imported for demonstration or research without a full commercial DGFT licence?

Yes, imports for personal use, demonstration, testing, research or scientific purposes by the manufacturer or their Authorised Representative in India are addressed under the Chapter 87 policy framework, but post-import registration must still comply with GSR 870(E) dated 13-09-2018 under the Central Motor Vehicles (Eleventh Amendment) Rules, 2018.

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