Integrated monocoque vehicle, air-conditioned

Electric monocoque bus, air-conditioned, ten or more persons

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 8702 40 21 (Integrated monocoque vehicle, air-conditioned) is subject to the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) import policy conditions under ITC (HS) Chapter 87, with new vehicles governed by Policy Conditions 2, 7 and 9 and used vehicles by Policy Condition 1. Vehicle registration 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 40 21

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy conditions, Chapter 87

Customs documentation

Import policy compliance from DGFT
Vehicle registration certificate from MoRTH
Authorised representative declaration from importer

Compliance steps

1
Verify the applicable policy condition before filing the bill of entry: new electric monocoque buses are subject to Policy Conditions 2, 7 and 9 of Chapter 87; second-hand or used vehicles are subject to Policy Condition 1. Exemptions available under Policy Conditions 3, 4, 5, 6 and 11 must be documented and declared at the bill of entry.
ITC (HS) Policy Conditions 1, 2, 7 and 9 of Chapter 87; exemptions under Policy Conditions 3, 4, 5, 6 and 11
2
Ensure the imported vehicle — whether brought in by the manufacturer, an authorised representative, or an organisation or citizen for personal use, demonstration, testing, research or scientific use — is registered in compliance with the Central Motor Vehicles (Eleventh Amendment) Rules, 2018. The registration process must follow Policy Condition 12 and the DGFT Notification 14/2015-20 dated 28-08-2019.
GSR 870(E) dated 13-09-2018; DGFT Notification 14/2015-20 dated 28-08-2019; ITC (HS) Policy Condition 12 of Chapter 87
3
Note the amendment introduced by DGFT Notification 58/2024-25 dated 07-02-2025, which modifies Policy Condition 1(iii) to permit import of Vintage Motor Vehicles free from restriction by actual users. Confirm whether this carve-out applies to the specific consignment before classifying the import as Restricted.
DGFT Notification 58/2024-25 dated 07-02-2025

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is conflating the policy condition for new vehicles with that for used or second-hand vehicles: Policy Condition 1 (used/second-hand) and Policy Conditions 2, 7 and 9 (new) carry distinct documentary and compliance requirements, and misclassifying a used vehicle as new — or vice versa — at the bill-of-entry stage triggers Restricted-import enforcement, potential detention, and DGFT-policy breach proceedings. The vintage-vehicle carve-out under DGFT Notification 58/2024-25 applies only to actual users and does not extend to commercial imports.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 8702 40 21 require BIS certification?

No, this tariff line is not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade under ITC (HS) Chapter 87 policy conditions, with new electric monocoque buses subject to Policy Conditions 2, 7 and 9 and vehicle registration subject to the Central Motor Vehicles (Eleventh Amendment) Rules, 2018.

Which policy conditions provide exemptions for this HSN?

Policy Conditions 3, 4, 5, 6 and 11 of Chapter 87 set out the applicable exemptions; the importer must document the specific exemption being claimed at the bill-of-entry stage and ensure the supporting evidence is uploaded before out-of-charge.

Does the vintage vehicle amendment under DGFT Notification 58/2024-25 apply to electric monocoque buses?

The amendment to Policy Condition 1(iii) permits import of Vintage Motor Vehicles free from restriction by actual users only; it does not extend to new or used electric monocoque buses imported for commercial transport, which remain subject to Policy Conditions 2, 7 and 9 or Policy Condition 1 respectively.

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