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AC motors and generators of output not exceeding 750 W

BEE CLEARANCE

HSN 8501 51 90 (electric motors and generators, output not exceeding 750 W) 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. Importers must ensure conformance with these Regulations before the bill of entry is filed at customs.

What this is
HSN code
8501 51 90
Chapter
85 · Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof
Primary regulator
BEE · Bureau of Energy Efficiency (Appliance Labeling and Compliance) Regulations, 2026
Customs documentation
  • Compliance declaration from BEE
  • Energy label from BEE
  • Import documentation from CBIC
Applicable Partner Government Agencies
BEEBEE·Bureau of Energy Efficiency
Compliance steps
  1. 1
    Verify that the product carries the BEE-mandated appliance label and that all compliance obligations under the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (Appliance Labeling and Compliance) Regulations, 2026 are met before shipment. Non-compliant goods are liable to detention at the port of import.
    Bureau of Energy Efficiency (Appliance Labeling and Compliance) Regulations, 2026 · Notification No. 5506/BEE/S&L/AL/2025-26 dated 26-12-2025
  2. 2
    Ensure that all mandatory BEE compliance documentation is uploaded in e-Sanchit prior to filing the bill of entry and that the energy-efficiency rating and labelling particulars are accurate and current for the declared product model.
    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 importing under a model registration or label approval obtained for a closely related but distinct product variant — BEE compliance is model-specific, not family-wide. A label issued for one output rating or efficiency class does not cover another variant classified under the same HSN; a mismatch detected at customs results in consignment detention and potential re-export, with demurrage accumulating from the date of arrival.

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Frequently asked
Does HSN 8501 51 90 require BIS certification?
No, this tariff line is not within the BIS Quality Control Order regime. 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 dated 26 December 2025.
When did the BEE Appliance Labeling and Compliance Regulations, 2026 come into force for this product?
The Regulations were issued vide Notification No. 5506/BEE/S&L/AL/2025-26 dated 26 December 2025; importers should confirm the operative enforcement date directly from the notification for their specific product model.
Does the BEE labelling obligation apply to all electric motors classified under HSN 8501 51 90, or only certain sub-types?
The Regulations cover appliances within the scope of Notification No. 5506/BEE/S&L/AL/2025-26; importers should verify whether their specific motor type and output rating falls within the notified product scope before shipment.
Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: BEE / Indian Customs CUSDATA.
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