Aeroplanes and other aircraft, of an unladen weight exceeding 2,000 kg. but not exceeding 15,000 kg.

Aeroplanes and aircraft, 2,000 kg to 15,000 kg unladen weight

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 8802 30 00 (aeroplanes and other aircraft of 2,000–15,000 kg unladen weight) is subject to the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) Restricted-import policy under Policy Condition 1 to Chapter 88, with import licence requirements waived for specified categories of operators holding a DGCA No Objection Certificate. All other importers — including lessees — must comply with the ITC (HS) Restricted-import condition and upload the DGCA NOC (document code 911DA3) in e-Sanchit before customs out-of-charge.

What this is

HSN code

8802 30 00

Chapter

88 · Aircraft, spacecraft and parts thereof

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) Restricted import policy, Policy Condition 1 to Chapter 88

Customs documentation

NOC for aircraft import from DGCA
Import Licence from DGFT
ITC (HS) policy compliance declaration

Compliance steps

1
Confirm that the importing entity falls within the licence-exempt categories under Policy Condition 1 to Chapter 88: Air India, Pawan Hans Limited, Airports Authority of India, IGRUA or a recognised flying club or academy, an IFSC-based aircraft leasing entity, or any person or entity holding a DGCA NOC for scheduled, scheduled commuter, non-scheduled air transport, or aerial work operations. Entities outside these categories must obtain a DGFT import licence before the consignment is shipped.
Policy Condition 1 to Chapter 88, ITC (HS) · DGFT Notification 21/2015-20 dated 31-08-2021
2
Upload the DGCA No Objection Certificate for import or procurement of aircraft or helicopter for operating air transport services (document code 911DA3) in e-Sanchit before filing the bill of entry. The customs proper officer will verify the upload prior to granting out-of-charge; consignments lacking this document will not receive clearance.
DGFT Notification 21/2015-20 dated 31-08-2021 · e-Sanchit document code 911DA3

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is assuming that second-hand or used aircraft automatically require a DGFT import licence — the exemption under Policy Condition 1 to Chapter 88 covers used and second-hand aircraft equally, provided the importer qualifies as one of the listed entities or holds a current DGCA NOC. An expired or category-mismatched DGCA NOC (for example, a NOC issued for aerial work presented against a scheduled-services import) will cause detention at the port of entry and may require re-export if the correct NOC cannot be obtained retrospectively.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 8802 30 00 require BIS certification?

No, aircraft in this weight category are not within the BIS Quality Control Order regime. Import is governed by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade under Policy Condition 1 to Chapter 88 of the ITC (HS), with a DGCA No Objection Certificate as the operative clearance document.

Do IFSC-based aircraft leasing entities need a DGFT import licence for this HSN?

No. International Financial Leasing Centre-based aircraft leasing entities are explicitly listed among the licence-exempt categories under Policy Condition 1 to Chapter 88 per DGFT Notification 21/2015-20 dated 31-08-2021, though the DGCA NOC (document code 911DA3) must still be uploaded in e-Sanchit.

Does the exemption from a DGFT import licence extend to second-hand or used aircraft?

Yes. The CCR expressly states that used and second-hand aircraft and helicopters may be imported without a DGFT import licence by any of the qualifying entities, provided they otherwise satisfy Policy Condition 1 to Chapter 88 and hold the requisite DGCA NOC.

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