The process of importing a foreign vehicle to India is slightly complex as well as time-consuming. However, by following the laws and going through with the procedure, someone who is willing to invest both time and money in this endeavor can obtain their ideal vehicle. In this article, we'll go through the steps involved in bringing a foreign car into India as well as some crucial rules you must abide by.

Importing Foreign Cars To India:

As was already established, compared to other nations, India has quite rigorous regulations for importing foreign vehicles. Only foreign automobiles that adhere to all compliance requirements will be permitted to travel on Indian roads. Here is a list of information for many foreign car types:

Conditions for Importing Foreign Automobiles into India: 

Importing a New Automobile:

The procedures for bringing in a brand-new car differ from those for bringing in a secondhand car. To import a new vehicle, the following prerequisites must be satisfied:

• The car should be built or put together outside of India.

• Only the nation in which the car was made may export it.

• The vehicle must be brand-new in every way. It cannot have been registered, leased, sold, or loaned before being imported into India.

• It must be a right-hand drive vehicle.

• The car's headlights ought to be designed so they can illuminate the left side of the road.

• Instead of miles, the speedometer should display the speed in kilometers.

Guidelines For Importing A Used Car:

• The procedure may take longer because the regulations for importing a secondhand car into India are fairly rigorous. The rules are as follows:

• Imported used autos shouldn't have a manufacturing year that is more than three years old.

• It must be a right-hand drive vehicle.

• The car's headlights ought to be designed such that they can illuminate the left side of the road.

• Instead of miles, the speedometer should display the speed in kilometers.

• Only the naval docks in Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata can import automobiles. Therefore, just one of these ports should be used to transport the car to India.

• Either the car should be registered, loaned, leased, or sold.

• It's crucial that the car is safe to drive. As a result, it must have a roadworthiness certificate with a minimum 5-year validity.

Banned Automobiles: 

India does not permit the import of banned vehicles. One must confirm that the imported car does not meet the requirements listed below:

• vehicles with engines ranging in size from 1,000 to 2,500 cc.

• Bikes or two-wheelers designed for heavy-duty use with engines between 50 and 500 cc.

• Scooters with engines that range in size from 250cc to 800cc.

How To Import A Foreign Car:

You can import the car into India using one of two methods. Either through an agent or directly from the manufacturer, the vehicle can be imported. The necessary paperwork must be arranged, and you are responsible for keeping track of the procedure. On the other side, a representative will assist you with importing the vehicle into India and will continue to do so until you register it there.

Things To Consider Before Importing A Car Into India:

It is crucial to take into account a few things before you start the time-consuming procedure of importing a vehicle to India. Before bringing a car into India, you should be aware of the following:

• Car import taxes

          Approximately 165% of the car's purchase price, insurance premium, and transportation       

the value may need to be paid as import duty.

• Bicycle import taxes

 As import duty, you might be required to pay about 116% of the bike's CIF (cost,       insurance, and freight) value.

• Registration

         The nearest RTO in India must register the car. The import tariff does not include the fees for         

registration and road tax. These fees vary based on the kind and price of the vehicle.