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Refrigerating or freezing equipment, other than household type

BEE CLEARANCE · CPCB CLEARANCE · +2 OTHER PGAS

HSN 8418 29 00 (Other refrigerating or freezing equipment) is subject to Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) appliance-labelling compliance under the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (Appliance Labelling and Compliance) Regulations, 2026. Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) Extended Producer Responsibility authorisation under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 and Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO) import approval under the Gas Cylinders Rules, 2016 apply as concurrent overlays, alongside an ODS-linked Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) licence requirement under Rule 10 of the Ozone Depleting Substances Rules, 2000.

What this is

HSN code

8418 29 00

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

BEE · Bureau of Energy Efficiency (Appliance Labelling and Compliance) Regulations, 2026

Customs documentation

Appliance labelling compliance from BEE
EPR authorisation from CPCB
Import licence from DGFT

Applicable Partner Government Agencies

BEEBEE·Bureau of Energy Efficiency

CPCBCPCB·Central Pollution Control Board

PESOPESO·Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation

MEFCCMEFCC·Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

Procedural directions for customs clearance are issued by: Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs.

Compliance steps

1
Ensure the consignment carries a compliant energy label and meets the requirements of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (Appliance Labelling and Compliance) Regulations, 2026 before the bill of entry is filed. Compliance documentation must be available for verification at the port of import.
Bureau of Energy Efficiency (Appliance Labelling and Compliance) Regulations, 2026 · Notification No. 5506/BEE/S&L/AL/2025-26 dated 26-12-2025
2
Obtain Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) authorisation from the Central Pollution Control Board prior to import. EPR authorisation is not required for micro-enterprises as defined under the MSME Development Act, 2006; all other importers must register and hold a current authorisation.
Schedule I of the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 · G.S.R. 801(E) dated 02-11-2022
3
Where the equipment uses or may contain ozone-depleting substances listed in Schedule VII of the ODS Rules, obtain an import licence from DGFT before shipment. Products that do not contain ODS must carry a label to that effect; non-labelled ODS-free equipment is treated as unlicensed for customs purposes.
Rule 10 of the Ozone Depleting Substances Rules, 2000 · General Note 8(A) of the ITC (HS) Import Policy

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is overlooking the BEE Appliance Labelling and Compliance Regulations, 2026 as a bill-of-entry prerequisite — importers focused on the ODS licence and EPR authorisation often discover at port that the energy label itself does not comply with the updated 2026 regulations, triggering consignment detention and demurrage. Confirm that the label format, star-rating methodology, and disclosure requirements are aligned with Notification No. 5506/BEE/S&L/AL/2025-26 before the goods are shipped, not after arrival.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 8418 29 00 require BIS certification?

No, this tariff line falls outside the BIS Quality Control Order regime; no BIS QCO covers this category of refrigerating or freezing equipment. Import is governed by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency under the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (Appliance Labelling and Compliance) Regulations, 2026, with concurrent CPCB EPR authorisation, DGFT ODS licensing, and PESO approval obligations.

Is EPR authorisation from CPCB required for all importers of refrigerating equipment under this HSN?

EPR authorisation under Schedule I of the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 is mandatory for all importers except micro-enterprises as defined in the MSME Development Act, 2006; micro-enterprises are explicitly exempt under G.S.R. 801(E) dated 02-11-2022.

When is a PESO import approval required for equipment under this HSN?

PESO approval under the Gas Cylinders Rules, 2016 is required where the equipment incorporates or is associated with pressure vessels or cylinders — such as those used for storage and transportation of gases including medical oxygen; every foreign manufacturer or importer must apply through the PESO online system before import.

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