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Air combat simulators and parts thereof

Air combat simulators and parts thereof

NO PGA · STANDARD CUSTOMS PROCEDURE

HSN 8805 21 00 (Air combat simulators and parts thereof) 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, bill of entry, commercial invoice, packing list. Other articles within Chapter 88 — including aircraft launching gear and deck-arrestor gear — may attract distinct compliance or strategic trade controls depending on their specification and end-use.

No partner government agency notification covers this tariff line.
A word of counsel

Air combat simulators are dual-use goods; while this tariff line carries no product-specific BIS or PGA requirement, importers should independently assess whether the specific equipment triggers obligations under India's strategic trade control framework administered by DGFT — particularly export control provisions that apply symmetrically to certain high-technology imports. Re-classification on customs examination to a sibling heading within Chapter 88, or to Chapter 90 for precision optical or instrument components, can trigger retrospective compliance and detention. Verify end-use documentation and technical specifications before shipment.

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Frequently asked
Does HSN 8805 21 00 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 goods include precision optical or instrument components integral to the simulator?
Integrated optical or measuring instruments may be classifiable separately under Chapter 90, which carries its own compliance landscape and could require re-evaluation of applicable duties and clearance procedures.
Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: BIS / DGFT / Indian Customs CUSDATA.
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