Other, air-conditioned

Diesel-electric hybrid buses and coaches, air-conditioned

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 8702 20 28 (Other, 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 second-hand or used vehicles by Policy Condition 1. Vehicle registration must comply with the Central Motor Vehicles (Eleventh Amendment) Rules, 2018, as notified under GSR 870(E) dated 13-09-2018.

What this is

HSN code

8702 20 28

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 and 9)

Customs documentation

ITC (HS) policy compliance from DGFT
Vehicle registration documents from MoRTH
Import authorisation from DGFT

Compliance steps

1
Confirm the applicable policy condition before filing the bill of entry: new vehicles must satisfy Policy Conditions 2, 7 and 9 of Chapter 87; second-hand or used vehicles must satisfy Policy Condition 1. Applicable exemptions may be claimed under Policy Conditions 3, 4, 5, 6 and 11 where eligible.
ITC (HS) 2022 Chapter 87 Policy Conditions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9 and 11 · DGFT
2
Ensure the imported vehicle is registered in compliance with the Central Motor Vehicles (Eleventh Amendment) Rules, 2018, where the importer is a manufacturer, authorised representative, or an organisation or individual importing for personal use, demonstration, testing, research or scientific use. The 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
For Vintage Motor Vehicles, note that import is Free for actual users per the amendment introduced by DGFT Notification 58/2024-25 dated 07-02-2025, which amends Policy Condition 1(iii). Retain documentary evidence of actual-user status for customs verification.
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 those applicable to second-hand or used vehicles: a consignment of used diesel-electric hybrid buses routed under Policy Conditions 2, 7 and 9 — applicable only to new vehicles — will be detained and subjected to Restricted-import enforcement. Determine the new-versus-used status of the consignment before purchase order issuance, and verify which exemption conditions under Policy Conditions 3, 4, 5, 6 and 11 apply to the specific importer category and end-use purpose.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 8702 20 28 require BIS certification?

No, no BIS Quality Control Order covers diesel-electric hybrid buses or coaches under this tariff line. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade under Chapter 87 Policy Conditions, with vehicle registration governed by the Central Motor Vehicles (Eleventh Amendment) Rules, 2018.

Which policy conditions apply to the import of a used diesel-electric hybrid bus under HSN 8702 20 28?

Second-hand or used vehicles are subject to Policy Condition 1 of Chapter 87 of the ITC (HS), while new vehicles fall under Policy Conditions 2, 7 and 9; applicable exemptions may be claimed under Policy Conditions 3, 4, 5, 6 and 11.

Are Vintage Motor Vehicles freely importable under this chapter?

Yes, following the amendment in DGFT Notification 58/2024-25 dated 07-02-2025, Vintage Motor Vehicles are Free for import by actual users under Policy Condition 1(iii) of Chapter 87.

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