Of a length not exceeding 7.5 m

Inflatable boats not exceeding 7.5 m length

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 8903 31 00 (inflatable boats not exceeding 7.5 m) is subject to the ITC (HS) Restricted-import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under Policy Conditions 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of Chapter 89. Importers must satisfy all five conditions at the bill-of-entry stage before customs out-of-charge is granted.

What this is

HSN code

8903 31 00

Chapter

89 · Ships, boats and floating structures

Primary regulator

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

Customs documentation

Policy Conditions declaration from DGFT
Import Licence from DGFT

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) Schedule before placing the purchase order. Non-compliance with any single condition renders the consignment Restricted and liable to detention at the port of import.
ITC (HS) Import Policy, Chapter 89, Policy Conditions 1–5
2
File the bill of entry with documentation establishing compliance with each applicable Chapter 89 policy condition. Ensure the relevant DGFT licence or authorisation is current and uploaded in e-Sanchit prior to customs out-of-charge.
ITC (HS) Import Policy, Chapter 89, Policy Conditions 1–5

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is assuming that a single DGFT Import Licence satisfies all five Chapter 89 policy conditions collectively. Each condition is independently operative, and customs officers verify each one at the bill-of-entry stage; a consignment compliant with four of the five conditions is still treated as a Restricted-import violation, attracting detention, demurrage, and potential re-export.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 8903 31 00 require BIS certification?

No, no BIS Quality Control Order covers pleasure vessels or inflatable boats. Import is governed solely by the ITC (HS) Restricted-import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade under Policy Conditions 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of Chapter 89.

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

The specific text of each condition is set out in the ITC (HS) Schedule, Chapter 89, published by DGFT; importers must review the current edition of the Schedule to identify the operative requirements for each condition before filing the bill of entry.

What happens if the consignment arrives without the required DGFT authorisation?

The consignment is treated as a Restricted import without valid authorisation and is liable to detention at the port, accrual of demurrage and ground rent, and potential confiscation or re-export order under the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992.

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