Integrated monocoque vehicle, non air-conditioned

Diesel-electric hybrid monocoque bus, non air-conditioned

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 8702 20 22 (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 vehicles governed by Policy Conditions 2, 7 and 9 of Chapter 87 and used vehicles by Policy Condition 1. 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 22

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, Chapter 87 (Policy Conditions 1, 2, 7, 9)

Customs documentation

ITC (HS) policy compliance from DGFT
Registration compliance from Ministry of Road Transport
Import licence or permit from DGFT

Compliance steps

1
Confirm the applicable policy condition before filing the bill of entry: new vehicles must comply with ITC (HS) Chapter 87 Policy Conditions 2, 7 and 9; second-hand or used vehicles must comply with Policy Condition 1. Review Policy Conditions 3, 4, 5, 6 and 11 to determine whether an exemption applies to the specific consignment.
ITC (HS) import policy, Chapter 87, Policy Conditions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9 and 11
2
Ensure registration compliance under the Central Motor Vehicles (Eleventh Amendment) Rules, 2018 for vehicles imported by manufacturers, their authorised representatives, or by organisations and citizens for personal use, demonstration, testing, research or scientific use. Verify applicability of DGFT Notification 14/2015-20 dated 28-08-2019 and DGFT Notification 58/2024-25 dated 07-02-2025 (amendment to Condition 1(iii) permitting free import of vintage motor vehicles by actual users).
GSR 870(E) dated 13-09-2018 · DGFT Notification 14/2015-20 dated 28-08-2019 · 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 with the used-vehicle regime: Policy Condition 1 (used vehicles) carries materially different restrictions from Conditions 2, 7 and 9 (new vehicles), and applying the wrong set at the bill-of-entry stage results in detention and potential confiscation. Customised configurations and parts attract the separate Policy Condition 10 overlay, which is frequently overlooked when an integrated monocoque vehicle is imported with bespoke body modifications.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 8702 20 22 require BIS certification?

No, this tariff line is not covered by a BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed 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 govern the import of a new diesel-electric hybrid monocoque bus under this HSN?

New vehicles are subject to ITC (HS) Chapter 87 Policy Conditions 2, 7 and 9; exemptions may apply under Policy Conditions 3, 4, 5, 6 and 11 depending on the importer category and end-use purpose.

Are vintage motor vehicles freely importable under this tariff line?

DGFT Notification 58/2024-25 dated 07-02-2025 amended Condition 1(iii) to permit free import of vintage motor vehicles by actual users; the specific vintage classification criteria and any residual conditions must be verified against that notification before the consignment is shipped.

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