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Plain, powerloom

Shuttleless plain powerloom weaving machines, wide fabric

CPCB CLEARANCE

HSN 8446 30 12 (Plain, powerloom) is subject to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) authorisation requirements under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022, notified by G.S.R. 801(E) dated 02-11-2022. Importers must verify EPR authorisation status before filing the bill of entry; the obligation does not apply to micro-enterprises as defined under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006.

What this is
HSN code
8446 30 12
Chapter
84 · Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof
Primary regulator
CPCB · E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 (G.S.R. 801(E) dated 02-11-2022)
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. 1
    Obtain EPR authorisation from the Central Pollution Control Board before importing shuttleless plain powerloom weaving machines. The authorisation is required under Schedule I of the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022, notified by G.S.R. 801(E) dated 02-11-2022, and must be current at the time of bill of entry.
    Schedule I of the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 · G.S.R. 801(E) dated 02-11-2022
  2. 2
    If the importing entity qualifies as a micro-enterprise under the MSME Development Act, 2006, retain the Udyam registration certificate establishing that status, as the EPR obligation does not apply to such entities. Non-micro importers without a valid EPR authorisation face detention and denial of out-of-charge by customs.
    E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 · MSME Development Act, 2006
A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is assuming that EPR authorisation is a post-import compliance formality rather than a pre-clearance requirement. Customs out-of-charge for weaving machines listed under Schedule I of the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 is contingent on EPR authorisation being in force at bill-of-entry stage; a lapsed or absent authorisation results in consignment detention with demurrage and ground rent accruing until the position is regularised or the goods are re-exported.

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Frequently asked
Does HSN 8446 30 12 require BIS certification?
No, no BIS Quality Control Order covers shuttleless powerloom weaving machines. Import is governed by the Central Pollution Control Board's Extended Producer Responsibility authorisation framework under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022, notified by G.S.R. 801(E) dated 02-11-2022.
Which document establishes EPR authorisation at the bill of entry stage?
The CPCB-issued EPR authorisation certificate, obtained under Schedule I of the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022, is the operative document; it must be current and available for customs verification before out-of-charge is granted.
Are micro-enterprises fully exempt from the EPR authorisation requirement for this HSN?
Yes, micro-enterprises as defined under the MSME Development Act, 2006 are exempt from EPR authorisation under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022; the importer must retain Udyam registration documentation to substantiate the micro-enterprise status if queried by customs.
Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: CPCB / Indian Customs CUSDATA.
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