Hospitals, police and government fleets use specially fitted passenger vehicles, here with an electric motor only (battery electric vehicle), typically battery electric cars and SUVs.
HSN code 87038020 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 an electric motor only (battery electric vehicle): special purpose motor vehicles such as ambulances, prison vans and similar vehicles.
Electric cars need battery documentation, charging standard (CCS, GB/T, Type 2) and lithium shipping compliance. 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 87038020 is classified as Free under DGFT ITC(HS) policy, so it can be exported from India without an export license or permit.
They are battery electric cars and SUVs classified as special purpose motor vehicles such as ambulances, prison vans and similar vehicles.
HSN 87038020 falls under Chapter 87 and Heading 8703 of India's customs tariff schedule.
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