Industrial projects move cargo that breaks every standard rule — dimensions, weight, routing, and customs classification. NG Pillai handles ODC (over-dimensional cargo), heavy lift, break bulk, and Project Import Regulation 1986 clearance for capital goods, plant and machinery, and infrastructure projects across India.
Road transport of cargo exceeding standard dimensions. Permit processing with State Road Transport Authorities, police escort coordination, route survey, and pilot vehicle arrangement.
Open Top, Flat Rack, and Break Bulk ocean freight for machinery and structures that exceed standard container dimensions. Vessel booking, lashing/securing, and port crane coordination.
Registration under heading 9801 for concessional duty on industrial project imports. Classification, bond execution, Customs notification compliance, and EODC filing post-installation.
Import clearance for industrial machinery, turbines, generators, reactors, and plant equipment. Classification under applicable HS codes, duty assessment, and site delivery coordination.
Pre-movement route survey identifying obstructions — bridges, overhead cables, narrow sections — and obtaining necessary structural clearances for heavy transport.
Combinations of sea, rail, and road for project cargo movement from port to plant site. Inland container depot coordination at ICD Tughlakabad or Patparganj for north India sites.
Project Import Regulation 1986 (PIR) allows industrial projects to import all equipment and machinery required to set up the project under a single customs heading (9801) at a concessional basic customs duty rate, rather than paying separate rates for each item under its standard HS code. For projects involving large equipment bills, this can represent significant duty savings.
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Applicable heading | 9801 — Project imports, laboratory reagents, passenger baggage, personal imports by air |
| Concessional BCD rate | 5.5% (as against varied rates 7.5%–15% under individual HS codes) — subject to applicable customs notification at time of import |
| Registration timing | Must be registered with Customs before first consignment arrives at port — critical timing |
| Bond requirement | Execution of surety bond or bank guarantee for the duty difference before clearance |
| Post-import obligation | Installation certificate from a gazetted officer after project commissioning, filed with Customs for bond discharge |
| Who qualifies | Industrial undertakings setting up new projects or expanding existing capacity. Not applicable to individual equipment replacements |
We review the project equipment list, HS classification of all items, weight and dimensional specs, and project site location. We advise on PIR 1986 eligibility, duty savings, and optimal routing.
Application filed with Customs before first consignment arrives. Registration covers all equipment items listed in the project import list. This timing is critical — retroactive registration is not permitted.
Freight booking for OOG items (Open Top, Flat Rack, or Break Bulk vessel) or standard containers for regular equipment. Lashing and securing at origin port, carrier documentation, and pre-alert to India.
Bill of Entry filed under Project Import heading 9801. AEO-expedited examination, duty assessment at concessional rate, surety bond execution, and port release. Port-to-ICD container move for further inland transport.
Heavy transport from port or ICD to project site. ODC permits, route survey, police escort, pilot vehicles, and over-bridge clearances arranged before movement commences.
After project commissioning, installation certificate is obtained and filed with Customs. Bond or bank guarantee discharged. Final duty reconciliation completed.
| Sector | Typical Project Cargo | Key Logistics Challenge |
|---|---|---|
| Power & Energy | Transformers, turbines, generators, boilers, wind nacelles | ODC dimensions; weight 50–500 MT; remote site access |
| Oil & Gas / Refinery | Pressure vessels, reactors, heat exchangers, compressors | Hazardous material classification; extreme weights |
| Steel & Metals | Rolling mills, melting furnaces, casting machines | Multi-consignment phased delivery; site coordination |
| Cement & Mining | Kiln sections, ball mills, crushers, conveyors | Remote site locations; dusty/rough road conditions |
| Pharma / Chemical Plant | Reactors, pressure vessels, distillation columns | Hazmat classification; precision handling requirements |
| Infrastructure | Bridge girders, pre-cast concrete elements, metro structures | Extreme length ODC; urban route constraints |
Share your project scope, equipment list, and site location. We'll advise on PIR eligibility, routing, ODC requirements, and a realistic timeline.
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