Integrated monocoque vehicle, air-conditioned

Air-conditioned integrated monocoque bus for ten or more persons

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 8702 90 11 (Integrated monocoque vehicle, air-conditioned) 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 vehicle imports and Policy Condition 1 governing second-hand or used vehicles. Registration of imported vehicles 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 90 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 2, 7 and 9 for new vehicles)

Customs documentation

ITC (HS) policy compliance from DGFT
Vehicle registration certificate from MoRTH
Import declaration under Chapter 87 conditions

Compliance steps

1
Identify the applicable Chapter 87 policy condition before filing the bill of entry: Policy Conditions 2, 7 and 9 govern new vehicle imports; Policy Condition 1 governs 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, 7 and 9 · DGFT Notification 14/2015-20 dated 28-08-2019
2
Ensure the vehicle registration complies with the Central Motor Vehicles (Eleventh Amendment) Rules, 2018 where the importer is a manufacturer, authorised representative, or organisation or citizen importing for personal use, demonstration, testing, research or scientific purposes.
GSR 870(E) dated 13-09-2018 · Central Motor Vehicles (Eleventh Amendment) Rules, 2018 · Policy Condition 12 of Chapter 87
3
For vintage motor vehicle imports, note that DGFT Notification 58/2024-25 dated 07-02-2025 amended Policy Condition 1(iii) to classify vintage motor vehicles as Free for import by actual users. Confirm the vehicle meets the vintage classification before invoking this condition.
DGFT Notification 58/2024-25 dated 07-02-2025

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is applying the wrong policy condition — treating a used or second-hand air-conditioned monocoque bus as a new vehicle import and overlooking that Policy Condition 1 (not Conditions 2, 7 and 9) governs used imports, which carry a more restrictive regime. A misclassification between new and second-hand status at the bill of entry triggers detention, potential confiscation under the Customs Act, 1962, and DGFT-policy enforcement, as the operative conditions differ materially in their eligibility and documentation requirements.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 8702 90 11 require BIS certification?

No, no BIS Quality Control Order covers air-conditioned integrated monocoque buses under this tariff line. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade under Chapter 87 Policy Conditions, with vehicle registration compliance required under the Central Motor Vehicles (Eleventh Amendment) Rules, 2018.

Which policy conditions apply to second-hand or used monocoque buses under this HSN?

Policy Condition 1 of Chapter 87 governs the import of second-hand or used vehicles, and is distinct from Policy Conditions 2, 7 and 9 that apply to new vehicle imports; exemptions under Policy Conditions 3, 4, 5, 6 and 11 should also be reviewed before filing.

Can a vintage motor vehicle classified under HSN 8702 90 11 be imported freely?

Yes, per DGFT Notification 58/2024-25 dated 07-02-2025, which amended Policy Condition 1(iii), vintage motor vehicles are Free for import by actual users; however, the importer must confirm the vehicle meets the vintage classification criteria before invoking this condition.

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