What India buys from Japan
India's main imports from Japan: machinery (US$3.91 bn), electrical equipment (US$3.53 bn), inorganic chemicals (US$2.27 bn), copper (US$2.15 bn), iron & steel (US$1.74 bn) (calendar 2025, UN Comtrade).
Indian import requirements
| Requirement | Authority | Document |
|---|---|---|
| Importer-Exporter Code; GST; ICEGATE | DGFT / GSTN / CBIC | IEC; GSTIN; ICEGATE DSC registration |
| Import policy classification | DGFT | ITC(HS) policy: Free/Restricted/Prohibited/STE; import authorisation if Restricted |
| Customs declaration & duty | CBIC / ICEGATE | Bill of Entry; BCD + AIDC + SWS(10% of BCD) + IGST |
| Duty deferment | CBIC (Customs Act s.65) | MOOWR bonded warehouse licence |
| Trusted trader status | CBIC | AEO-T1/T2/T3/LO |
Policy watch
As of 2026-11: new CNC machine tools are 'Free' under ITC(HS) with no broad BIS QCO (research file). The Machinery and Electrical Equipment Safety (Omnibus Technical Regulation) Order 2024, which would have required BIS certification for many machine categories from 1 Sep 2026, was reported repealed on 14 Jan 2026 (ICE New Delhi; single source — confirm in the Gazette). Second-hand capital goods need a chartered-engineer certificate per DGFT rules. Sources: research/02-indian-imports.md; https://www.ice.it/it/sites/default/files/inline-files/Gennaio%202026%20-%20Flash%20News.pdf; https://www.dgft.gov.in/CP/?opt=itchs-import-export.
Frequently asked questions
How do I import cnc machine tools from Japan to India?
Place the order with a verified Japan supplier, ship to an Indian port or ICD, and clear customs with an IEC and Importer-Exporter Code; GST; ICEGATE and Import policy classification. We manage supplier checks, shipment and clearance for you.
Is there a trade agreement between India and Japan?
India–Japan CEPA in force since 1 Aug 2011 (modernisation talks; 7th Joint Committee Mar 2026) [S7]
Where in Japan is cnc machine tools made?
Main hubs: Nagoya (Aichi), Gifu, Yamanashi, Tokyo. About 47% of India's machining-centre imports (2024); premium accuracy and reliability, strong local subsidiaries.
What HS code is used for importing cnc machine tools into India?
Usually HS 8457; confirm the 8-digit Indian tariff line and current duty on CBIC/ICEGATE with your customs broker.
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