🇮🇳 Importing a vehicle into India
Used vehicle imports restricted to under 3 years old. New vehicles attract 60-100% combined customs duty + GST. RHD market — LHD imports require special permit + state RTO approval.
Headline rules
- Age limit
- 3 years
- Emission standard
- BS-VI (Bharat Stage VI)
- RHD allowed
- Yes
- Personal-import allowance
- Returning expats only under Transfer of Residence; new vehicles attract 100%+ duty
Last verified 2026-04-28.