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Non-mechanically propelled trailers and semi-trailers, other

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 8716 39 00 (trailers, semi-trailers and other non-mechanically propelled vehicles — residual) is subject to ITC (HS) policy controls administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under DGFT Notification 18/2015-20 and Notification 59/2023, which restrict import of new vehicles to 18 designated ports. Compliance with the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 including homologation, right-hand drive configuration, kilometre speedometer, and headlamp photometry is verified at the bill of entry.

What this is

HSN code

8716 39 00

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

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

Customs documentation

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

Compliance steps

1
Confirm that the import of new vehicles is routed exclusively through one of the 18 designated ports — 11 seaports (including Nhava Sheva, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Ennore, Cochin, Kattupalli, APM Terminals Pipavav, Krishnapatnam, Vishakhapatnam, Mundra), 3 air cargo complexes, and 4 ICDs (Talegaon Pune, Tughlakabad, Faridabad, Garhi Harsaru). Consignments arriving at any non-designated port are liable to detention and re-export.
DGFT Notification 18/2015-20 dated 12-07-2018 · DGFT Notification 59/2023 dated 12-02-2024 · ITC (HS) Chapter 87, Conditions 1 and 2
2
Verify compliance with the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and Rules thereunder covering homologation (or type approval under Condition 7), right-hand drive configuration, kilometre speedometer calibration, and headlamp photometry standards before out-of-charge. The Homologation Certificate or Type Approval Certificate must be uploaded in e-Sanchit at the bill of entry.
Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 · ITC (HS) Chapter 87, Condition 7 · DGFT Notification 18/2015-20

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is conflating the port restriction applicable to new vehicles with the separate regime for second-hand vehicles. Second-hand vehicles may only be imported through Mumbai port subject to ITC (HS) Condition 1 of Chapter 87 — routing a second-hand consignment through any other designated port, even one listed for new vehicles, constitutes a Restricted-import policy breach and risks detention, confiscation, and monetary penalty under the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 8716 39 00 require BIS certification?

No, this tariff line is not covered by a BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) Restricted-import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade under DGFT Notifications 18/2015-20 and 59/2023, with Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 compliance verified at the bill of entry.

Which ports are designated for import of new vehicles under this HSN?

New vehicles may be imported only through 11 seaports (Nhava Sheva, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Ennore, Cochin, Kattupalli, APM Terminals Pipavav, Krishnapatnam, Vishakhapatnam, Mundra), 3 air cargo complexes (Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai), and 4 ICDs (Talegaon Pune, Tughlakabad, Faridabad, Garhi Harsaru) per DGFT Notifications 18/2015-20 and 59/2023.

Can second-hand trailers or semi-trailers be imported through any designated port?

No. Second-hand vehicles are permitted only through Mumbai port, subject to ITC (HS) Condition 1 of Chapter 87; routing through any other port — even one listed for new-vehicle imports — constitutes a policy breach attracting detention and confiscation.

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