Split air-conditioner two tonnes and above

Split air conditioners of two tonnes and above cooling capacity

BIS QCO APPLICABLE · ISI MARK SCHEME · IS 1391 · BEE OVERLAY · CPCB OVERLAY · MEFCC OVERLAY

HSN 8415 82 10 (split air conditioners of two tonnes and above) is covered by a Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Order. Conformity to IS 1391 (Part 2):2018 and IS 8148:2018 is mandatory under the ISI Mark Scheme with effect from 01 October 2023 under the Air Conditioner and Its Related Parts Hermetic Compressor and Temperature Sensing Controls (Quality Control) Amendment Order 2025, notified under S.O. 4354(E). Extended Producer Responsibility authorisation, Bureau of Energy Efficiency labelling compliance, and Ozone Depleting Substances licensing administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade apply as separate customs-clearance overlays.

What this is

HSN code

8415 82 10

Chapter

84 · Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof

BIS QCO

Applicable · ISI Mark Scheme · CM/L required

Indian Standard

IS 1391 (Part 2):2018 · effective 01-10-2023

Applicable Partner Government Agencies

BEEBEE·Bureau of Energy Efficiency

BISBIS·Bureau of Indian Standards

CPCBCPCB·Central Pollution Control Board

MEFCCMEFCC·Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

Procedural directions for customs clearance are issued by: Directorate General of Foreign Trade.

Compliance steps

1
Verify the foreign manufacturer's BIS CM/L licence on the BIS online register against IS 1391 (Part 2):2018 for split-type units or IS 8148:2018 for ducted and package configurations. The licensed scope must cover the specific cooling capacity, model series, and manufacturing facility of the consignment.
IS 1391 (Part 2):2018; IS 8148:2018; Air Conditioner and Its Related Parts Hermetic Compressor and Temperature Sensing Controls (QC) Amendment Order 2025; S.O. 4354(E) dated 05-12-2019
2
Ensure every unit bears the ISI mark and the supplier's CM/L number per Scheme-I of Schedule-II to the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. Marking must appear on the product itself and on the rating plate — not on outer packaging alone.
Scheme-I of Schedule-II to the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018; Air Conditioner and Its Related Parts Hermetic Compressor and Temperature Sensing Controls (QC) Amendment Order 2025
3
If the units contain ozone-depleting substances listed in Schedule VII of the ODS Rules, obtain an import licence from the Directorate General of Foreign Trade under Rule 10 of the Ozone Depleting Substances Rules, 2000. Units that do not contain ODS must carry a label to that effect before import.
Rule 10 of the Ozone Depleting Substances Rules, 2000; General Note 8(A) of the ITC (HS) Import Policy
4
Obtain Extended Producer Responsibility authorisation from the Central Pollution Control Board before import of air conditioners (excluding centralised air conditioning plants). MSMED-registered micro enterprises are exempt. Quote the EPR authorisation number on the bill of entry.
Schedule-I of the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022; G.S.R. 801(E) dated 02-11-2022
5
Quote the BIS CM/L number, CPCB EPR authorisation number, and BEE labelling compliance reference on the bill of entry. Customs verifies each against the respective portal; any absent, expired, or scope-mismatched credential triggers consignment detention.
BEE Notification 5506/BEE/S&L/AL/2025-26 dated 26-12-2025; BIS Act, 2016; Customs Act, 1962

A word of counsel

The single most common error on this tariff line is presenting a CM/L licence valid for IS 1391 (Part 2):2018 split units when the consignment actually comprises ducted or package configurations governed by IS 8148:2018 — or vice versa. Each standard carries a distinct CM/L scope, and customs verification is model-code and standard-specific; a consignment whose bill of entry cites the wrong IS number against the physical units results in detention pending re-examination, with demurrage and ground rent accruing from the date of arrival.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 8415 82 10 require BIS certification?

Yes. Split air conditioners of two tonnes and above must conform to IS 1391 (Part 2):2018 or IS 8148:2018 under the ISI Mark Scheme, with effect from 01 October 2023; import is permitted only from manufacturers holding a current BIS CM/L licence covering the relevant model and facility.

Is Extended Producer Responsibility authorisation required separately from BIS QCO compliance?

Yes. EPR authorisation from the Central Pollution Control Board under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 is independent of the BIS QCO obligation. Micro enterprises as defined under the MSMED Act, 2006 are exempt from the EPR requirement.

Which Indian Standard applies — IS 1391 (Part 2):2018 or IS 8148:2018?

IS 1391 (Part 2):2018 governs split-type room air conditioners; IS 8148:2018 governs ducted and package air conditioners, including split systems above two tonnes with heat-pump function. The correct standard is determined by the unit's configuration, not its cooling capacity alone.

Does a single CM/L licence cover all models and capacities from the same manufacturer?

No. The CM/L licence is scope-specific by model series, cooling capacity range, applicable Indian Standard, and licensed manufacturing facility; units outside the licensed scope or from an unlicensed plant are not covered and are subject to detention at customs.

Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: BIS / BEE / CPCB / MEFCC / DGFT / Indian Customs CUSDATA.