Import of second hand machineries and spare parts:

A second hand machine imported in India is required to be certified by a chartered engineer as per custom law.
All second hand goods, except second hand capital goods, shall be restricted for imports and many be imported only in accordance with provisions of FTP, ITC(HS), HBP v1, Public Notice or an Authorization issued in this regard.
Import of second hand capital goods, including refurbished/re-conditioned spares shall be allowed freely. However, second hand personal computers/ laptops, photocopier machines, air conditioners, diesel generating sets will only be allowed against a licence.
Import of re-manufactured goods shall be allowed only against a licence Import on Export basis
Freely exportable new or second hand capital goods, equipment, components, parts and accessories, containers meant for packing of goods for exports, jigs, fixtures, dies and moulds may be imported for export without an Authorization on execution of LUT/BG with Customs Authorities.