Vehicles principally designed for the transport of more than seven persons, including the driver

Petrol passenger vehicles 1,000–1,500 cc, over seven seats

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 8703 22 10 covers motor vehicles principally designed to transport more than seven persons (including the driver) with petrol engines of 1,000–1,500 cc, and is subject to ITC (HS) import-policy conditions administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under Chapter 87. New vehicles are governed by Policy Conditions 2, 7 and 9; second-hand or used vehicles by Policy Condition 1; and customised cars by Policy Condition 10.

What this is

HSN code

8703 22 10

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, 9, 10)

Customs documentation

Import policy compliance from DGFT
Registration compliance from Ministry of Road Transport
Authorised Representative declaration from importer

Compliance steps

1
Identify the correct policy track before filing the bill of entry: Policy Conditions 2, 7 and 9 apply to new vehicles; Policy Condition 1 applies to second-hand or used vehicles; Policy Condition 10 applies to customised cars. Review Policy Conditions 3, 4, 5, 6 and 11 to determine whether an exemption carve-out applies to the specific consignment.
ITC (HS) import policy, Chapter 87 — Policy Conditions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10 and 11
2
Ensure all vehicles imported by manufacturers, their authorised representatives, or organisations and individuals for personal use, demonstration, testing, research or scientific purposes are registered in compliance with the Central Motor Vehicles (Eleventh Amendment) Rules, 2018 and Policy Condition 12. Note that the amendment under DGFT Notification 58/2024-25 dated 07-02-2025 modified Condition 1(iii) to permit Vintage Motor Vehicles free import by actual users.
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 the new-vehicle policy track to a consignment that customs classifies as second-hand or used, or vice versa — triggering an ITC (HS) policy violation at the bill of entry. The distinction between Policy Condition 1 and Policy Conditions 2, 7 and 9 is determined by the vehicle's condition and registration history, not by the importer's characterisation; a mismatch results in consignment detention and potential confiscation under the Customs Act, 1962.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 8703 22 10 require BIS certification?

No. No BIS Quality Control Order covers this motor vehicle tariff line. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) policy conditions administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade under Chapter 87, with vehicle registration compliance required under the Central Motor Vehicles (Eleventh Amendment) Rules, 2018.

Which policy conditions govern the import of second-hand vehicles under this HSN?

Second-hand or used vehicles are subject exclusively to Policy Condition 1 of Chapter 87 of the ITC (HS) import policy, as amended by DGFT Notification 58/2024-25 dated 07-02-2025, which now permits Vintage Motor Vehicles free import by actual users under Condition 1(iii).

Are any categories of importer exempt from the Chapter 87 policy conditions?

Yes. Policy Conditions 3, 4, 5, 6 and 11 set out the applicable exemption categories; importers should verify whether their specific purpose — such as demonstration, testing, research or scientific use — qualifies before filing the bill of entry.

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