India Customs Tariff for HS Code 870431
Vehicles; with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1
Reported average: 40%.
Source year: 2023. Classification: HS 2022 (H6). Checked 2026-09-14.
National lines included: 1 of 1. Excluded from the average: 0.
Reported ad-valorem range: 40%–40%.
Reported historical ad-valorem MFN simple average for 2023, not a national tariff schedule. No preferential rates, additional duties, VAT, excise or import permissions are determined.
Not a current 2026 national duty. The HS6 average does not determine the duty of a particular national subdivision, origin or shipment.
WITS observation for this code and year
UN Comtrade H6 descriptions (HS 2022)
WITS API definitions: reported averages and excluded national lines
Direct HS code answer for India
India HS Code 870431: 40.00% (2023 MFN average)
The source reports an indicative HS6 MFN average of 40.00% (2023 MFN average) for Vehicles; with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1.Source status: not assessed. Verify the exact national tariff line, origin treatment, taxes, restrictions, and current customs guidance before using this information in a declaration.
Customs tariff summary
- Country
- India
- HS / tariff code
- 870431
- Description
- Vehicles; with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1
- Chapter
- 87 —
- Heading
- 8704
- Subheading
- 870431
- Indicative MFN HS6 average
- 40.00% (2023 MFN average)
- VAT / tax
- Check local VAT and excise rules for the import destination.
- Unit / basis
- Not listed in this tariff line
- Source / vintage
- WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS — 2023 MFN HS6 reference
Historical MFN average
40.00% (2023 MFN average)
Import permission
not assessed
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Details
- HS Code
- 870431
- Chapter
- 87 —
- Heading
- 8704
- Subheading
- 870431
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Related HS Codes (Heading 8704)
| HS Code | Description | Duty |
|---|---|---|
| 870410 | Vehicles; dumpers, designed for off-highway use, for transport of goods | 40.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 870421 | Vehicles; with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a gvw not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1 | 40.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 870422 | Vehicles; with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 5 tonnes but not exceeding 20 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1 | 40.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 870423 | Vehicles; with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 20 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1 | 40.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 870432 | Vehicles; with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1 | 40.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 870441 | Vehicles; with both compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel/semi-diesel) and electric motor as motor for propulsion, unassembled as in section 14, (gvw not exceeding 5000kg), for the transport of goods, vans | 40.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 870442 | Vehicles; with both compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel/semi-diesel) and electric motors for propulsion, of a g.v.w. exceeding 5,000kg but not exceeding 20,000kg | 40.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 870443 | Vehicles; with both compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel/semi-diesel) and electric motors for propulsion, of a g.v.w. exceeding 20,000kg | 40.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 870451 | Vehicles; with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motors for propulsion, of a g.v.w. not exceeding 5,000kg | 40.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 870452 | Vehicles; with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motors for propulsion, of a g.v.w. exceeding 5,000kg | 40.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 870460 | Vehicles; with only electric motor for propulsion | 40.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 870490 | Vehicles; for transport of goods, n.e.c. in heading no. 8704 | 30.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
Data source: WITS/UNCTAD TRAINS (MFN 2022). Values are indicative HS6 MFN averages, not shipment-specific applied rates. Import permission and restrictions are not assessed. Historical reference rates exclude VAT, excise and other national measures. Separate national entries preserve the columns printed by their source; these are not a complete shipment assessment. Full disclaimer.