Paper feeders of copying machines

Paper feeders for copying machines, copier spares

CPCB CLEARANCE

HSN 8443 99 20 (Paper feeders of copying machines) is subject to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) authorisation under Schedule I of the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 as notified by G.S.R. 801(E) dated 02-11-2022. EPR authorisation is required for importers of parts, consumables, and spares of copying equipment, with a statutory exemption for micro-enterprises as defined under the MSME Development Act, 2006.

What this is

HSN code

8443 99 20

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

CPCB · E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 — Schedule I EPR regime

Customs documentation

EPR authorisation from CPCB
MSME micro-enterprise certificate from MSME Ministry

Applicable Partner Government Agencies

CPCBCPCB·Central Pollution Control Board

Compliance steps

1
Obtain and maintain a valid Extended Producer Responsibility authorisation from the Central Pollution Control Board before filing the bill of entry. Paper feeders and spares of copying equipment fall under Schedule I of the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022, and import without EPR authorisation exposes the consignment to detention and monetary penalty.
Schedule I, E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 · G.S.R. 801(E) dated 02-11-2022
2
If the importing entity qualifies as a micro-enterprise under the MSME Development Act, 2006, retain documentary proof of Udyam registration confirming micro-enterprise status. The EPR obligation does not apply to such entities, and the customs proper officer may verify this exemption claim at the bill-of-entry stage.
E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 · MSME Development Act, 2006 (micro-enterprise definition)

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is assuming that EPR authorisation applies only to finished copying machines and not to their parts and consumables. Schedule I of the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 explicitly covers parts, consumables, and spares of copying equipment; an importer without EPR authorisation who is not a registered micro-enterprise faces consignment detention and CPCB enforcement regardless of the quantity or value of the shipment.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 8443 99 20 require BIS certification?

No, paper feeders of copying machines are not subject to any BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed by the Central Pollution Control Board's Extended Producer Responsibility regime under Schedule I of the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 notified by G.S.R. 801(E) dated 02-11-2022.

Does EPR authorisation apply to every importer of copying-machine spares under this HSN?

No. The EPR obligation does not apply to micro-enterprises as defined in the MSME Development Act, 2006; all other importers of parts, consumables, or spares of copying equipment under Schedule I must hold a current CPCB EPR authorisation before importation.

What are the consequences of importing without EPR authorisation if the micro-enterprise exemption does not apply?

Importation without valid EPR authorisation constitutes a violation of the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 and may result in consignment detention at the port and monetary penalty under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

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