Integrated monocoque vehicle, air-conditioned

Hybrid bus with spark-ignition and electric motors, air-conditioned

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 8702 30 11 (Integrated monocoque vehicle, 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. Vehicle registration must additionally comply with the Central Motor Vehicles (Eleventh Amendment) Rules, 2018.

What this is

HSN code

8702 30 11

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

Policy condition compliance from DGFT
Vehicle registration compliance from MoRTH
Import licence or exemption certificate from DGFT

Compliance steps

1
Identify the applicable import track 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. Review Policy Conditions 3, 4, 5, 6, and 11 to determine whether an exemption applies to your specific import category.
ITC (HS) Chapter 87, Policy Conditions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11
2
Ensure the vehicle is registered in compliance with the Central Motor Vehicles (Eleventh Amendment) Rules, 2018, whether imported by the manufacturer, an authorised representative, or by an organisation or citizen 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
Note that Vintage Motor Vehicles are Free for import by actual users following the amendment to Policy Condition 1(iii) under DGFT Notification 58/2024-25 dated 07-02-2025. Confirm that the vehicle qualifies as a Vintage Motor Vehicle under the amended definition before relying on this exemption at the bill of entry.
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 track (Policy Conditions 2, 7, 9) with the used-vehicle track (Policy Condition 1) — the two regimes carry distinct documentation requirements, and a mis-declared vehicle age or condition converts a Free or conditionally-permitted import into a Restricted-policy breach attracting detention and DGFT enforcement. Verify the manufacturing date and first-registration date against the applicable Policy Condition definitions before the purchase order is placed, not at the port.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 8702 30 11 require BIS certification?

No, this tariff line is not within the BIS Quality Control Order regime; no BIS QCO covers integrated monocoque hybrid buses. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade under Chapter 87 Policy Conditions, with vehicle registration subject to the Central Motor Vehicles (Eleventh Amendment) Rules, 2018.

Which policy conditions apply to the import of a new integrated monocoque hybrid bus under this HSN?

New vehicles under HSN 8702 30 11 are subject to Policy Conditions 2, 7, and 9 of Chapter 87; Policy Conditions 3, 4, 5, 6, and 11 provide applicable exemptions that must be assessed before the bill of entry is filed.

Can a Vintage Motor Vehicle classified under this HSN be imported freely?

Yes, following the amendment to Policy Condition 1(iii) under DGFT Notification 58/2024-25 dated 07-02-2025, Vintage Motor Vehicles are Free for import by actual users, but the importer must satisfy the definition of 'actual user' and the vehicle must qualify as a Vintage Motor Vehicle under the amended condition.

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