Other, non air-conditioned

Hybrid petrol-electric bus or coach, non air-conditioned

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 8702 30 19 (non air-conditioned hybrid petrol-electric bus or coach for ten or more persons) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), with Policy Conditions 2, 7 and 9 of Chapter 87 governing new vehicles and Policy Condition 1 governing second-hand or used vehicles. Vehicle registration after import 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 30 19

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

Import Licence from DGFT
Policy condition compliance from DGFT
Vehicle registration from MoRTH

Compliance steps

1
Confirm the applicable ITC (HS) policy condition before filing the bill of entry: Policy Conditions 2, 7 and 9 of Chapter 87 apply to new vehicles; Policy Condition 1 applies to second-hand or used vehicles. Review Policy Conditions 3, 4, 5, 6 and 11 to determine whether an exemption applies to the specific importer category or end-use.
ITC (HS) Chapter 87 Policy Conditions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9 and 11 · DGFT Notification 14/2015-20 dated 28-08-2019
2
Ensure post-import vehicle registration complies with the Central Motor Vehicles (Eleventh Amendment) Rules, 2018 — applicable to vehicles imported by manufacturers, their authorised representatives, or by organisations and citizens for personal use, demonstration, testing, research or scientific purposes. Vintage motor vehicles are Free for import by actual users per the amendment introduced by DGFT Notification 58/2024-25 dated 07-02-2025.
GSR 870(E) dated 13-09-2018 · DGFT Notification 58/2024-25 dated 07-02-2025

A word of counsel

The most frequent error on this tariff line is conflating the new-vehicle and used-vehicle policy tracks: Policy Conditions 2, 7 and 9 apply to new imports while Condition 1 — which carries more stringent controls — applies to second-hand or used vehicles, and mis-declaring the vehicle's age or condition to access the less-restrictive track constitutes a wilful ITC (HS) policy violation, attracting confiscation and penalty under the Customs Act, 1962. Verify the applicable exemption conditions (3, 4, 5, 6 and 11) before the purchase order is placed, not at the port.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 8702 30 19 require BIS certification?

No, hybrid petrol-electric buses and coaches for ten or more persons are not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade under the Chapter 87 policy conditions, with post-import registration under the Central Motor Vehicles (Eleventh Amendment) Rules, 2018.

Which policy conditions apply to a used hybrid bus under this tariff line?

Policy Condition 1 of Chapter 87 governs the import of second-hand or used vehicles; Policy Conditions 2, 7 and 9 apply to new vehicles. Exemptions available under Conditions 3, 4, 5, 6 and 11 should be reviewed to determine applicability before filing.

Are vintage motor vehicles freely importable under this chapter?

Yes, vintage motor vehicles are Free for import by actual users following the amendment introduced by DGFT Notification 58/2024-25 dated 07-02-2025, which amended Condition 1(iii) of Chapter 87.

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