Motion simulators and moving theatres

Motion simulators and moving theatres for amusement

NO PGA · STANDARD CUSTOMS PROCEDURE

HSN 9508 24 00 (Motion simulators and moving theatres) 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 (IEC), bill of entry, commercial invoice, packing list. Other amusement-park and fairground equipment classified within Chapter 95 may carry safety-related compliance requirements at the tariff-line level, making precise classification essential.

No partner government agency notification covers this tariff line.

A word of counsel

The absence of a product-specific compliance requirement at this tariff line does not eliminate classification risk: motion simulators that incorporate electrical or electronic control systems may attract scrutiny on whether a more specific Chapter 85 tariff line applies, potentially triggering a different compliance regime. Customs re-classification on examination can result in detention pending the relevant clearance and retrospective duty recovery. A pre-import classification opinion, supported by technical specifications and intended-use documentation, is the standard risk-mitigation measure.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 9508 24 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 equipment is classified as an electrical or electronic apparatus rather than an amusement-park ride?

Reclassification to a Chapter 85 tariff line covering electrical machinery or electronic control systems may attract distinct compliance requirements, including potential Quality Control Order coverage, with retrospective effect from the date of import.

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