Urban transport operators in India, Africa and Asia run three-wheeled passenger vehicles, here with both a diesel engine and an electric motor with an external charging socket (plug-in hybrid), typically plug-in diesel hybrid cars.
HSN code 87037040 is classified as Free under India's DGFT ITC(HS) export policy — no export license is required.
This product may be freely exported/imported from India without a license.
HSN Code Details
Motor vehicles for the transport of persons with both a diesel engine and an electric motor with an external charging socket (plug-in hybrid): three-wheeled vehicles for passenger transport (auto rickshaws and tuk-tuks).
Plug-in hybrids carry larger batteries needing UN 38.3 and special shipping. Vehicles must meet the destination type approval and emission rules (ARAI/CMVR, ECE, EU WVTA), left- or right-hand drive configuration and age limits for used vehicles; ship by RoRo or container with VIN, engine and chassis numbers on the invoice, fuel drained and battery disconnected, and expect customs value and duty checks.
Related HSN Codes (Heading 8703)
- 8703Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons (otherFree
- 870310travelling on snow; golf cars and similar vehiclesFree
- 87031010Electrically operatedFree
- 87031090OtherFree
- 870321reciprocating piston engine : -- Of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 1,000 ccFree
- 87032110the transport of more than seven persons, including the driverFree
Frequently Asked Questions
No. HSN 87037040 is classified as Free under DGFT ITC(HS) policy, so it can be exported from India without an export license or permit.
They are plug-in diesel hybrid cars classified as three-wheeled vehicles for passenger transport.
HSN 87037040 falls under Chapter 87 and Heading 8703 of India's customs tariff schedule.
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