Import vehicles to India:

If you like a car or a bike not manufactured in India and wish to get it imported, then there are certain rules and regulations you must be aware of. Importing vehicles to India can be costly and it is important to know that you have to spend money for it. However, there are various criteria you must fulfill in order to get vehicles imported to India.

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Rules & Regulations Import Vehicle to India:

There are several rules and regulations involved in importing a vehicle into India.

1)       The new vehicle shouldn’t be manufactured in India and shouldn’t be registered in any other country before being imported.

2)       The vehicle’s speedometer must comply with Indian measuring units.

3)       India follows a right-hand drive rule. The imported vehicle must comply with this basic rule.

4)       The imported vehicle must meet the Homologation requirements and receive a Road Worthiness Certificate from the relevant authorities.

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Who can Import Vehicles to India?

Multinational companies have their offices in India.

Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) who have not stayed in India for at least two years before the vehicle is imported to the country.

Banned Vehicles which is not Imported to India:

1)       Cars with an engine capacity of between 1,000cc and 2,500cc.

2)       Motorcycles with an engine capacity of between 50cc and 500cc.

3)       Scooters with an engine capacity of between 250cc and 800cc.

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Registering the Imported Vehicle:

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Regional Transport Offices (RTO) organizations in India when it comes to registration of vehicles. The imported vehicle needs to be registered at the nearest RTO office. There are two types of registrations to be done at the RTO office, Temporary Registration, and Permanent Registration. Temporary registration is needed to transport the vehicle from the port to the owner’s residence or the testing center. It is issued for seven days. The owner is required to apply for Permanent Registration after those seven days. This RTO application can be initiated by downloading the RTO online form from their website.

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Paperwork and Documentation Import Car to India:

1)       The paperwork needed to import a vehicle into India includes:

2)       Invoice.

3)       Insurance policy.

4)       GATT Declaration.

5)       Bank Draft.

6)       Bill of Lading or Sea Waybill.

7)       Import License.

8)       Purchase Order/Letter of Credit.

9)       Test report.

That's all you need to know before you think about importing a vehicle into India.