Parts and accessories of trailers

Parts and accessories of trailers and semi-trailers

NO PGA · STANDARD CUSTOMS PROCEDURE

HSN 8716 90 10 (parts and accessories of trailers) is not covered by a Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Order and carries no Partner Government Agency clearance requirement at the tariff-line level. Import follows the standard customs procedure: Importer-Exporter Code (IEC), bill of entry, commercial invoice, packing list. Certain mechanically propelled vehicle parts and safety-critical components elsewhere in Chapter 87 do carry Quality Control Order compliance, and misclassification between trailer parts and motor vehicle parts is the principal tariff-line risk.

No partner government agency notification covers this tariff line.

A word of counsel

Chapter 87 contains several tariff lines for vehicle parts where BIS Quality Control Orders apply — particularly for components common to both mechanically propelled vehicles and non-propelled trailers such as braking systems, axle assemblies, and lighting units. A customs officer who re-classifies a declared trailer part as a motor vehicle component triggers retrospective compliance, including detention pending the relevant licence. Verify the technical specification and intended application of each part against the customs tariff before importing under this heading.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 8716 90 10 require any pre-import registration?

A valid Importer-Exporter Code is required for any commercial import; no product-specific registration applies to this tariff line.

What changes if the part is designed for a mechanically propelled vehicle rather than a trailer?

Parts intended for motor vehicles may be classified under a different tariff line within Chapter 87 that attracts Quality Control Order compliance, making correct identification of the part's application essential before import.

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