Fitted or designed to be fitted with a motor, unladen (net) weight (excluding the motor) not exceeding 100 kg

Inflatable boats fitted or designed for a motor, under 100 kg

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 8903 11 00 (inflatable pleasure craft designed for motor fitment, unladen weight not exceeding 100 kg excluding the motor) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), with Policy Conditions 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of Chapter 89 governing the terms of import.

What this is

HSN code

8903 11 00

Chapter

89 · Ships, boats and floating structures

Primary regulator

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

Customs documentation

Import policy compliance from DGFT
Chapter 89 condition declaration to CBIC

Compliance steps

1
Verify that the import satisfies Policy Conditions 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of Chapter 89 of the ITC (HS) schedule before filing the bill of entry. Each condition must be individually assessed; non-compliance with any one condition is treated as a breach of the restricted-import regime.
ITC (HS) Import Policy, Chapter 89 Policy Conditions 1–5
2
Present a declaration of compliance with the applicable Chapter 89 policy conditions at the bill-of-entry stage. Ensure the unladen weight of the vessel (excluding the motor) is documented as not exceeding 100 kg to confirm correct classification under this tariff line.
ITC (HS) Import Policy, Chapter 89 Policy Conditions 1–5

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is failing to individually examine all five Chapter 89 policy conditions and assuming a single DGFT clearance covers the full compliance requirement. Each policy condition operates independently; a consignment that satisfies conditions 1 through 4 but not condition 5 remains non-compliant and is liable to detention at the port of import pending regularisation.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 8903 11 00 require BIS certification?

No, inflatable pleasure craft and motor-fitted vessels in this weight class are not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, with Policy Conditions 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of Chapter 89 as the operative requirements.

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

The regulatory record records five policy conditions (Nos. 1–5 of Chapter 89 of the ITC (HS) schedule); the precise terms of each condition should be confirmed against the current ITC (HS) publication issued by DGFT, as conditions may be amended by notification.

Does the weight limit of 100 kg include the motor?

No. The 100 kg unladen weight threshold is calculated excluding the motor, as stated in the tariff description for this sub-heading; classification is determined by the net weight of the vessel hull and fitted components only.

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