Electrical

Electrical upright freezers not exceeding 900 litres capacity

HSN 8418 40 10 (electrical upright freezers, not exceeding 900 l) is subject to Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) mandatory star-labelling under the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (Appliance Labeling and Compliance) Regulations, 2026. Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) Extended Producer Responsibility authorisation under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 and an ODS-licence or ODS-free label declaration administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under Rule 10 of the Ozone Depleting Substances Rules, 2000 apply as additional clearance requirements.

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

1. 1
   Ensure the consignment bears a valid BEE star label in compliance with the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (Appliance Labeling and Compliance) Regulations, 2026. Compliance documentation must be in order at the bill of entry stage; non-compliant appliances are liable to detention and refusal of out-of-charge.
   BEE Notification No. 5506/BEE/S&L/AL/2025-26 dated 26-12-2025
2. 2
   Verify and upload Extended Producer Responsibility authorisation issued by the Central Pollution Control Board covering refrigerators and freezers listed under Schedule I of the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022. The EPR obligation does not apply to micro enterprises as defined under the MSME Development Act, 2006.
   E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 · G.S.R. 801(E) dated 02-11-2022
3. 3
   If the freezer contains an ozone-depleting substance (ODS), obtain a DGFT import licence under Rule 10 of the Ozone Depleting Substances Rules, 2000 before filing the bill of entry. If the product is ODS-free, affix a label to that effect on the consignment as required by General Note 8(A) of the ITC (HS) Import Policy.
   Rule 10 of the Ozone Depleting Substances Rules, 2000 · General Note 8(A) of the ITC (HS) Import Policy