Ships

Cruise ships, ferries and similar passenger vessels

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 8901 10 10 (Ships) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), with import governed by Policy Conditions 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of Chapter 89. These conditions must be satisfied at the bill-of-entry stage before customs out-of-charge is granted.

What this is

HSN code

8901 10 10

Chapter

89 · Ships, boats and floating structures

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, Chapter 89 (Policy Conditions 1–5)

Customs documentation

ITC (HS) policy compliance from DGFT
Import declaration to CBIC

Compliance steps

1
Verify that the import satisfies all five Policy Conditions (1, 2, 3, 4 and 5) of Chapter 89 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy before filing the bill of entry. Non-compliance with any individual condition is treated as a breach of the Restricted-import regime and subjects the consignment to detention.
ITC (HS) Import Policy, Chapter 89, Policy Conditions 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
2
File the bill of entry with the required documentary evidence demonstrating compliance with each applicable Chapter 89 policy condition. Upload all mandatory documents in e-Sanchit and confirm out-of-charge only after the proper officer has verified compliance.
ITC (HS) Import Policy, Chapter 89 · Customs Act, 1962

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is treating the Chapter 89 policy conditions as a single composite requirement rather than five distinct, independently verifiable obligations. A consignment that satisfies four conditions but fails one remains non-compliant with the Restricted-import regime; detention at the port of import follows until the deficiency is cured, incurring demurrage and ground rent against a vessel that cannot easily be redirected.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 8901 10 10 require BIS certification?

No, cruise ships and passenger ferries fall outside the BIS Quality Control Order regime. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, subject to Policy Conditions 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of Chapter 89.

What are the Chapter 89 policy conditions that apply to this HSN?

The ITC (HS) Import Policy for Chapter 89 lists five policy conditions (numbered 1 through 5) applicable to this tariff line; the operative text of each condition should be confirmed against the current ITC (HS) Schedule published by DGFT.

Is import of ships under HSN 8901 10 10 freely permitted or restricted?

Import is conditional, not freely permitted — it is subject to Policy Conditions 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of Chapter 89 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy, administered by DGFT, and out-of-charge requires verification of all five conditions.

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