Concrete-mixer lorries

Concrete-mixer lorries, special purpose motor vehicles

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 8705 40 00 (Concrete-mixer lorries) is subject to ITC (HS) Restricted-import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under Notifications 18/2015-20 dated 12-07-2018 and 59/2023 dated 12-02-2024, with import of new vehicles permitted exclusively through 18 designated seaports, airports, and ICDs. Compliance with the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and its Rules — including homologation, right-hand drive, kilometre speedometer, and headlamp photometry requirements — applies at the bill of entry.

What this is

HSN code

8705 40 00

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) Restricted import policy, Chapter 87 (Conditions 1, 2 and 7)

Customs documentation

Homologation certificate from competent authority
Type approval certificate from authority
ITC (HS) policy declaration to DGFT

Compliance steps

1
Route the consignment exclusively through one of the 18 designated ports — seaports (Nhava Sheva, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Ennore, Cochin, Kattupalli, APM Terminals Pipavav, Krishnapatnam, Vishakhapatnam, Mundra), airports (Mumbai Air Cargo Complex, Delhi Air Cargo, Chennai Airport), or ICDs (Talegaon Pune, Tughlakabad, Faridabad, Garhi Harsaru). Diversion to any non-designated port renders the consignment liable to detention and Restricted-import enforcement.
DGFT Notification 18/2015-20 dated 12-07-2018 · DGFT Notification 59/2023 dated 12-02-2024
2
Present a Homologation Certificate (or Type Approval under ITC (HS) Condition 7) at the bill of entry, and verify that the vehicle is right-hand drive, fitted with a kilometre speedometer, and meets headlamp photometry standards as required under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and its Rules. Non-compliance results in out-of-charge being withheld pending rectification.
Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 · ITC (HS) Chapter 87, Conditions 1, 2 and 7
3
If importing a second-hand concrete-mixer lorry, the consignment must arrive exclusively through Mumbai port in compliance with ITC (HS) Condition 1 of Chapter 87. Second-hand vehicles landed at any other designated port are not eligible for clearance under the policy.
ITC (HS) Chapter 87, Condition 1 · DGFT Notification 18/2015-20 dated 12-07-2018

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is assuming that any of the 18 designated ports will accept second-hand vehicles: Condition 1 of Chapter 87 confines second-hand imports to Mumbai port only, and a second-hand vehicle landed at Nhava Sheva, Chennai, or any other port — even though listed for new-vehicle imports — will be detained and is liable to re-export at the importer's cost. Confirm new-versus-second-hand classification in the purchase contract before the vessel is nominated.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 8705 40 00 require BIS certification?

No, concrete-mixer lorries fall outside the BIS Quality Control Order regime; no BIS QCO covers this product family. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) Restricted import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade under Chapter 87 Conditions 1, 2 and 7, with Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 compliance as a mandatory overlay.

Which ports are designated for the import of new concrete-mixer lorries, and does the list differ for second-hand units?

New vehicles may be imported through all 18 designated ports per DGFT Notifications 18/2015-20 and 59/2023; second-hand vehicles are restricted to Mumbai port only under ITC (HS) Chapter 87, Condition 1.

What is the consequence of failing to produce a Homologation Certificate at the bill of entry?

Customs out-of-charge will be withheld until a valid Homologation Certificate or Type Approval under Condition 7 is produced; prolonged non-production exposes the consignment to demurrage, ground rent, and potential re-export order under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and ITC (HS) policy.

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