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Of unmanned aircraft

Parts of unmanned aircraft (drones, UAV components)

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 8807 30 20 (Of unmanned aircraft) is governed by the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), under which import of parts of unmanned aircraft is classified as Free per DGFT Notification 40/2024-25 dated 26 November 2024. Reconditioned and second-hand parts of goods under Headings 8801 and 8802 are also permitted on a Free basis under the same notification.

What this is
HSN code
8807 30 20
Chapter
88 · Aircraft, spacecraft and parts thereof
Primary regulator
DGFT · ITC (HS) Free import policy, Chapter 88
Customs documentation
  • Import declaration from DGFT
  • Commercial invoice from exporter
Compliance steps
  1. 1
    Confirm that the goods are correctly classified under CTI 8807 30 20 as parts of unmanned aircraft before filing the bill of entry. The ITC (HS) import policy is Free under DGFT Notification 40/2024-25, and no import licence is required, but misclassification into a restricted adjacent heading triggers separate enforcement.
    DGFT Notification 40/2024-25 dated 26-11-2024
  2. 2
    If importing reconditioned or second-hand parts, confirm the goods fall under Heading 8801 or 8802 as specified in DGFT Notification 40/2024-25; those parts are also Free. Maintain supplier documentation establishing the heading origin and condition of the goods for customs verification at the bill of entry.
    DGFT Notification 40/2024-25 dated 26-11-2024
A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is assuming that 'Free' import status eliminates all documentary scrutiny at the bill of entry. Customs officers routinely verify that goods presented as UAV parts are correctly classifiable under 8807 30 20 and not under a restricted heading; a misclassification finding — even without intent — results in consignment detention and potential re-assessment of applicable duties and policy conditions.

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Frequently asked
Does HSN 8807 30 20 require BIS certification?
No, no BIS Quality Control Order covers parts of unmanned aircraft under this tariff line. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) Free-import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade under DGFT Notification 40/2024-25 dated 26 November 2024.
Are reconditioned or second-hand UAV parts permitted under this tariff line?
Yes. DGFT Notification 40/2024-25 explicitly permits reconditioned and second-hand parts of goods of Heading 8801 and 8802 on a Free basis alongside new parts of unmanned aircraft under CTI 8807 30 20.
Is an import licence from DGFT required given the Free policy status?
No import licence is required; the Free policy designation under DGFT Notification 40/2024-25 means no prior authorisation is needed, though standard customs documentation and correct classification must be maintained at the bill of entry.
Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: DGFT / Indian Customs CUSDATA.
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