Other, non air-conditioned

Electric buses and coaches, non air-conditioned (ten or more persons)

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 8702 40 29 (electric motor vehicles for ten or more persons, 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 governed by Policy Condition 1 of Chapter 87. Vehicle registration on 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 40 29

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

Policy Condition compliance from DGFT
Registration compliance from Ministry of Road Transport
Import declaration from CBIC

Compliance steps

1
For new electric passenger vehicles (ten or more persons), confirm compliance with ITC (HS) Chapter 87 Policy Conditions 2, 7 and 9 before filing the bill of entry. Review Policy Conditions 3, 4, 5, 6 and 11 to determine whether an applicable exemption category covers the specific consignment.
DGFT ITC (HS) Chapter 87 Policy Conditions 2, 7 and 9; exemptions under Policy Conditions 3, 4, 5, 6 and 11
2
For second-hand or used electric buses, satisfy Policy Condition 1 of Chapter 87 and document the vehicle's condition and age at the bill of entry stage. Note that DGFT Notification 58/2024-25 dated 07-02-2025 amended Condition 1(iii) to classify Vintage Motor Vehicles as Free for import by actual users.
DGFT ITC (HS) Chapter 87 Policy Condition 1; DGFT Notification 58/2024-25 dated 07-02-2025
3
Ensure the vehicle is registered in compliance with the Central Motor Vehicles (Eleventh Amendment) Rules, 2018 where the importer is a manufacturer, authorised representative, organisation, or citizen importing for personal use, demonstration, testing, research or scientific use. The applicable notification is GSR 870(E) dated 13-09-2018, read with 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

A word of counsel

The most frequent error on this tariff line is applying the Policy Condition framework for new vehicles to second-hand consignments, or vice versa — the two regimes are distinct and non-interchangeable. An importer shipping a used electric bus under the new-vehicle policy conditions faces detention at the port of import and potential re-export or confiscation. Confirm whether the vehicle qualifies as Vintage under the amended Condition 1(iii) introduced by DGFT Notification 58/2024-25 before classifying it as Free for import.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 8702 40 29 require BIS certification?

No, this tariff line is 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 required under the Central Motor Vehicles (Eleventh Amendment) Rules, 2018.

Which policy conditions govern the import of customised electric buses under this HSN?

Customised Cars and Motorcycles and their parts are addressed by Policy Condition 10 of Chapter 87; standard new electric passenger vehicles for ten or more persons are governed by Policy Conditions 2, 7 and 9, with exemptions available under Conditions 3, 4, 5, 6 and 11.

Can Vintage Motor Vehicles classified under this HSN be imported freely?

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

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