Stepper motor

DC stepper motor not exceeding 750 W output

BEE CLEARANCE

HSN 8501 31 12 (Stepper motor) is subject to Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) appliance labelling and compliance requirements under the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (Appliance Labeling and Compliance) Regulations, 2026, issued vide Notification No. 5506/BEE/S&L/AL/2025-26 dated 26-12-2025. Importers must confirm conformance with the prescribed energy-efficiency labelling regime before filing the bill of entry.

What this is

HSN code

8501 31 12

Chapter

85 · Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof

Primary regulator

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

Customs documentation

Energy label compliance from BEE
Conformance declaration from importer

Applicable Partner Government Agencies

BEEBEE·Bureau of Energy Efficiency

Compliance steps

1
Ensure the stepper motor consignment fully complies with the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (Appliance Labeling and Compliance) Regulations, 2026, issued vide Notification No. 5506/BEE/S&L/AL/2025-26 dated 26-12-2025. Confirm that the prescribed energy-efficiency label is affixed to each unit before shipment.
Notification No. 5506/BEE/S&L/AL/2025-26 dated 26-12-2025 · Bureau of Energy Efficiency (Appliance Labeling and Compliance) Regulations, 2026
2
Upload the BEE label conformance documentation in e-Sanchit at the bill of entry stage. Non-compliance with the labelling regime at the point of import renders the consignment liable to detention and out-of-charge refusal by the customs proper officer.
Bureau of Energy Efficiency (Appliance Labeling and Compliance) Regulations, 2026 · Notification No. 5506/BEE/S&L/AL/2025-26 dated 26-12-2025

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is assuming that stepper motors at or below 750 W fall below the BEE labelling threshold because they are component-level drives rather than finished appliances. The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (Appliance Labeling and Compliance) Regulations, 2026 apply at the product level as notified; importers should verify the product's inclusion under the Notification No. 5506/BEE/S&L/AL/2025-26 schedule and obtain the conformance documentation before vessel departure to avoid detention at port.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 8501 31 12 require BIS certification?

No, stepper motors under this tariff line are not covered by a BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency under the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (Appliance Labeling and Compliance) Regulations, 2026, issued vide Notification No. 5506/BEE/S&L/AL/2025-26.

From which date do the BEE Appliance Labeling and Compliance Regulations, 2026 apply to this product?

The Regulations were issued on 26 December 2025 vide Notification No. 5506/BEE/S&L/AL/2025-26; importers should confirm the operative enforcement date specified in the notification schedule before dispatching the consignment.

What happens if the energy-efficiency label is missing from the stepper motor units at the time of import?

Non-compliant consignments are subject to detention at the port of import and the customs proper officer will refuse out-of-charge until the BEE labelling requirement is satisfied or the goods are re-exported.

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