Procedure - importing second hand machinery

[chaganti srinivas]

I need procedure for importing the second hand machinery. Any duty concessions are available?, Please refer any notifications/circulars.

[Guest]

Import of second hand capital goods including refurbished /reconditioned spares, except those of personal computers/laptops,shall be allowed freely, subject to conditions for followingcategories: Import of second hand computers including personal computers/laptops and refurbished / reconditioned spares thereof is restricted. Import of refurbished / reconditioned spares of capital goods, other than those of personal computers/laptops will be allowed on production of a Chartered Engineer certificate that such spares have atleast 80% residual life of original spare. ............ For duty rates or concessions you need to refer the related notification covering the item to be imported.

AI Summary

Import of second hand capital goods allowed with conditions; computer imports restricted and spares need engineer certification. Import of second hand capital goods, including refurbished or reconditioned spares, is allowed subject to conditions; imports of second hand computers and laptops are restricted. Refurbished or reconditioned spares (other than computer spares) may be imported on production of a Chartered Engineer certificate certifying substantial residual life. For duty rates or concessions importers must refer to the relevant notifications.