In view of road safety and environmental considerations, imports of second hand automobiles have been allowed subject to the following conditions:

Import of automobiles older than three years is not allowed.

Imported vehicles need to conform to Central Motor Vehicle Rules.

Import of left hand drive vehicles is not allowed.

To ensure that documentation requirements are met, pre-shipment as well as post shipment certification is mandatory.

Imported automobiles must have a minimum residual life of five years. The importer is to ensure supply of spares and service during this period.

Such imports are allowed only through customs port at Mumbai.

The import of new automobiles is allowed subject to following conditions:

Import allowed only from the country of manufacture.

Import of left hand drive vehicles not allowed.

Imported vehicles to conform to the provisions of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

Prototype of vehicle to be approved by notified agencies in India.