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Of cylinder capacity not exceeding 75 cc

Motorcycles with 50-75 cc internal combustion piston engine

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 8711 20 11 (motorcycles of cylinder capacity not exceeding 75 cc) is subject to the ITC (HS) Restricted-import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under Conditions 1, 2, and 7 of Chapter 87. Import of new vehicles is permitted only through 18 designated ports and ICDs notified under DGFT Notification 18/2015-20 and DGFT Notification 59/2023, and consignments must satisfy Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 homologation and right-hand-drive requirements before customs out-of-charge.

What this is
HSN code
8711 20 11
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
  • ITC (HS) policy compliance from DGFT
  • Port-restriction declaration to CBIC
Compliance steps
  1. 1
    Confirm the consignment qualifies under ITC (HS) Chapter 87 Conditions 1, 2, and 7 before filing the bill of entry. New vehicles must arrive through one of the 18 designated ports and ICDs — seaports Nhava Sheva, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Ennore, Cochin, Kattupalli, APM Terminals Pipavav, Krishnapatnam, Vishakhapatnam, or Mundra; airports Mumbai Air Cargo Complex, Delhi Air Cargo, or Chennai Airport; or ICDs Talegaon Pune, Tughlakabad, Faridabad, or Garhi Harsaru.
    DGFT Notification 18/2015-20 dated 12-07-2018 · DGFT Notification 59/2023 dated 12-02-2024 · ITC (HS) Chapter 87, Conditions 1, 2 and 7
  2. 2
    Ensure the vehicle carries a valid Homologation Certificate (or Type Approval under Condition 7), is configured for right-hand drive, is fitted with a kilometre speedometer, and meets photometric standards for headlamps as required under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and its Rules. These technical compliance checks are verified by the proper officer at the port of import.
    Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 · ITC (HS) Chapter 87, Condition 7
  3. 3
    If importing second-hand vehicles, route the consignment exclusively through Mumbai port as required under Condition 1 of ITC (HS) Chapter 87. Second-hand motorcycles routed through any other designated port or ICD are not eligible for customs clearance regardless of other compliance.
    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 selecting a port from the designated list without distinguishing the second-hand-vehicle sub-regime: Condition 1 restricts used vehicles to Mumbai port alone, and arrival at any other notified port — even one that is otherwise valid for new-vehicle imports — results in consignment detention and potential re-export orders. Verify whether the shipment is new or second-hand before booking the vessel and confirming the port of discharge.

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Frequently asked
Does HSN 8711 20 11 require BIS certification?
No, no BIS Quality Control Order covers this motorcycle sub-category. 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 homologation and right-hand-drive compliance as the operative technical requirements.
Which ports may be used to import new motorcycles under HSN 8711 20 11?
New vehicles may be imported through 11 seaports, 3 airports, and 4 ICDs designated under DGFT Notification 18/2015-20 and DGFT Notification 59/2023 dated 12-02-2024; second-hand vehicles are restricted to Mumbai port only under Condition 1.
What happens if the Homologation Certificate is absent at the time of filing the bill of entry?
Absence of a valid Homologation Certificate — or Type Approval under Condition 7 — prevents customs out-of-charge; the consignment is detained at the port, attracting demurrage and ground rent until the document is produced or the goods are re-exported.
Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: DGFT / Indian Customs CUSDATA.
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