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The Central Government revises import policy condition number 1(III) under Chapter 87 of the ITC (HS) 2022 with immediate effect. Actual Users may import cars classified as vintage motor vehicles under the Central Motor Vehicles Rules 1989 freely. Policy conditions 1(I) and 1(II) do not apply to these vehicles. Vehicles plying on public roads must follow the Motor Vehicles Act 1988. Imported cars must comply with the conditions in Chapter IIIA of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules 1989.
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To be published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary Part-II, Section-3, Sub-Section (ii)
Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi
Notification No. 58/2024-25 New Delhi, Dated: $07^{\text{th}}$ February, 2025
Subject: Amendment in Import Policy condition no. 1(III) under Chapter 87 of ITC (HS), 2022, Schedule –I (Import Policy). - reg.
S.O. (E): In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 and Section 5 of Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992, read with paragraph 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023, as amended from time to time, the Central Government hereby revises the Policy Condition no.1 (III) under Chapter 87 of the ITC (HS) 2022, Schedule-1 (import Policy) with immediate effect as under:-
| Existing Policy condition | Revised Policy Condition |
|---|---|
| (III) Cars manufactured prior to 1st January, 1950 are free for import by Actual Users. Policy Condition (I) and (II) above shall not be applicable for these cars. However, such of the cars that would be plying on public roads will continue to be subject to Central Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and Rules, 1989. | (III) Cars classified as 'Vintage motor vehicles' under Explanation to sub-rule (1) of rule 81A of Chapter IIIA of Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 as amended, are free for import by Actual Users. Policy Condition no. 1 (I) and 1 (II) of Chapter 87 of ITC HS 2022 shall not be applicable for these vehicles. However, such of the cars that would be plying on public roads will continue to be subject to Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and rules made thereunder. Further, such imported cars shall comply with conditions laid down under Chapter IIIA of Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 as amended from time to time. |
Effect of the Notification: Classification of Vintage Motor Vehicles has been revised to align it with the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 as amended.
This is issued with the approval of Minister of Commerce & Industry.
[Image omitted. See the official document.] (Santosh Kumar Sarangi) Director General of Foreign Trade & Ex-officio Addl. Secretary to Govt. of India Email: dgft@nic.in
(Issued from File No. 01/93/180/1483/AM-03/PC-2(A)/E-1868)
