Integrated monocoque vehicle, non air-conditioned

Electric bus, integrated monocoque, non air-conditioned (10+ passengers)

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 8702 40 12 (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 second-hand or used vehicles by Policy Condition 1. Vehicle registration compliance under the Central Motor Vehicles (Eleventh Amendment) Rules, 2018 applies as an additional overlay for manufacturers, authorised representatives, and personal-use importers.

What this is

HSN code

8702 40 12

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
Registration compliance from Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
Import declaration to CBIC

Compliance steps

1
Determine the applicable import-policy condition before filing the bill of entry: new vehicles are governed by Policy Conditions 2, 7 and 9 of Chapter 87; second-hand or used vehicles by Policy Condition 1; and customised vehicles and parts by Policy Condition 10. Identify any applicable exemption under Policy Conditions 3, 4, 5, 6 and 11 and document the basis at filing.
ITC (HS) Import Policy, Chapter 87, Policy Conditions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10 and 11
2
Ensure registration of the imported vehicle complies with the Central Motor Vehicles (Eleventh Amendment) Rules, 2018 where the import is by a manufacturer, authorised representative in India, or an organisation or individual importing for personal use, demonstration, testing, research or scientific purposes. Vintage motor vehicles are free for import by actual users pursuant to the amendment effected by DGFT Notification 58/2024-25.
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 applying new-vehicle Policy Conditions to a consignment that customs classifies as a second-hand or used vehicle, or failing to record the exemption basis where Policy Conditions 3, 4, 5, 6 or 11 are relied upon. A mismatch between the declared policy condition and the actual condition of the vehicle at the port triggers detention and referral back to DGFT for policy-condition determination, with demurrage and ground rent accruing throughout.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 8702 40 12 require BIS certification?

No, integrated monocoque electric buses in this tariff line are not subject to any BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade under Chapter 87 Policy Conditions, with registration compliance under the Central Motor Vehicles (Eleventh Amendment) Rules, 2018.

Which policy conditions apply to second-hand or used electric buses under this tariff line?

Second-hand or used vehicles are subject exclusively to Policy Condition 1 of Chapter 87 of the ITC (HS) import policy; Policy Conditions 2, 7 and 9, which govern new vehicles, do not apply.

Are vintage electric motor vehicles under this HSN free for import?

Yes. DGFT Notification 58/2024-25 dated 07 February 2025 amended Policy Condition 1(iii) to make vintage motor vehicles free for import by actual users, subject to the conditions specified therein.

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