Domestic type

Non-electric domestic instantaneous or storage water heaters

BIS QCO APPLICABLE · ISI MARK SCHEME · IS 15558 · BEE OVERLAY · PESO OVERLAY

HSN 8419 19 10 (non-electric domestic instantaneous or storage water heaters) is covered by Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Orders across multiple product sub-types. Conformity is mandatory under the ISI Mark Scheme against IS 15558 for LPG instantaneous water heaters with effect from 10 October 2018, IS 12933 (Parts 1 and 2):2003 for solar flat-plate collectors, and IS 16544:2016 or IS 16542:2016 for evacuated-tube solar water heating systems with effect from 14 April 2025. Bureau of Energy Efficiency labelling and Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation approval apply as separate customs-clearance overlays.

What this is

HSN code

8419 19 10

Chapter

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

BIS QCO

Applicable · ISI Mark Scheme · CM/L required

Indian Standard

IS 15558 · effective 10-10-2018

Applicable Partner Government Agencies

BEEBEE·Bureau of Energy Efficiency

BISBIS·Bureau of Indian Standards

PESOPESO·Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation

Procedural directions for customs clearance are issued by: Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs.

Compliance steps

1
Identify the exact sub-type being imported before sourcing: LPG instantaneous water heaters require CM/L against IS 15558; solar flat-plate collectors require CM/L against IS 12933 (Parts 1 and 2):2003; evacuated-tube systems require CM/L against IS 16544:2016 and storage tanks against IS 16542:2016. Verify the correct CM/L licence on the BIS online register before placing any purchase order.
Domestic Water Heater for Use with Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Quality Control) Order, 2018 · S.O. 5244(E) dated 10-10-2018; S.O. 4485(E) dated 08-10-2024
2
Ensure every unit bears the ISI mark and the supplier's CM/L number, applied per Scheme-I of Schedule-II of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. The mark must appear on the product itself; marking on packaging alone does not satisfy the requirement.
Scheme-I of Schedule-II of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018 · S.O. 4485(E) dated 08-10-2024 · S.O. 5244(E) dated 10-10-2018
3
For LPG water heaters, verify that the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation approval is in place for the manufacturer and product model before shipment. PESO approval is required under the Gas Cylinders Rules, 2016 and must accompany the consignment documentation.
Gas Cylinders Rules, 2016 · CBIC Instruction 12/2021-Cus dated 25-05-2021
4
Ensure compliance with the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (Appliance Labelling and Compliance) Regulations, 2026 for products within the applicable labelling scope. The BEE labelling reference must be present in consignment-level documentation at the time of customs filing.
BEE Notification 5506/BEE/S&L/AL/2025-26 dated 26-12-2025
5
Quote the supplier's BIS CM/L number and the applicable IS standard on the bill of entry, alongside the PESO approval reference for LPG heaters and the BEE labelling reference where applicable. Customs verifies the CM/L in real time; an absent, expired, or scope-mismatched licence triggers consignment detention.
BIS Act, 2016 · Customs Act, 1962 · S.O. 5244(E) dated 10-10-2018; S.O. 4485(E) dated 08-10-2024; S.O. 189(E) dated 17-02-2003

A word of counsel

The single most common error on this tariff line is treating HSN 8419 19 10 as a single-standard obligation and sourcing a CM/L against only IS 15558, when the consignment in fact comprises solar flat-plate collectors or evacuated-tube systems governed by IS 12933, IS 16544, or IS 16542. Each sub-type has a distinct IS reference and a distinct CM/L scope; customs verification is product-type-specific, and a CM/L valid for LPG heaters provides no coverage for solar collectors, resulting in detention of the solar-collector portion of a mixed consignment.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 8419 19 10 require BIS certification?

Yes. The tariff line carries multiple ISI Mark Scheme obligations: IS 15558 for LPG instantaneous water heaters under S.O. 5244(E), IS 12933 (Parts 1 and 2):2003 for solar flat-plate collectors, and IS 16544:2016 and IS 16542:2016 for evacuated-tube solar systems under S.O. 4485(E). Import is permitted only from manufacturers holding current CM/L licences covering the specific product sub-type.

Is Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation approval required separately from BIS QCO compliance?

Yes, for LPG instantaneous water heaters. PESO approval under the Gas Cylinders Rules, 2016 is independent of the BIS CM/L requirement and must be in place for the manufacturer and model before the consignment is shipped.

Do all sub-types under this HSN share the same enforcement date?

No. IS 15558 for LPG water heaters has been mandatory since 10 October 2018 under S.O. 5244(E). The solar water heating system standards under S.O. 4485(E), covering IS 12933, IS 16544, and IS 16542, became enforceable from 14 April 2025.

Does a single CM/L licence cover all product variants classified under HSN 8419 19 10?

No. Each CM/L is standard-specific and scope-limited by product sub-type and manufacturing facility. A licence against IS 15558 for LPG heaters does not cover solar flat-plate collectors or evacuated-tube systems, which require separate CM/L licences against the applicable IS.

Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-18. Source: BIS / BEE / PESO / CBIC / Indian Customs CUSDATA.