Of an output exceeding 2,000 kVA but not exceeding 5,000 kVA

Diesel generating sets, 2,000 to 5,000 kVA output

BEE CLEARANCE · CPCB CLEARANCE

HSN 8502 13 40 (diesel generating sets of 2,000–5,000 kVA) is subject to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) Type Approval and emission/noise compliance under Schedule I of the Environment Protection Rules, 1986, and to Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) appliance labelling under the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (Appliance Labeling and Compliance) Regulations, 2026. Import of second-hand diesel generating sets is Restricted under Para 2.31 of the Foreign Trade Policy, with Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) oversight at the bill-of-entry stage.

What this is

HSN code

8502 13 40

Chapter

85 · Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof

Primary regulator

CPCB · Environment Protection Rules, 1986, Schedule I (emission/noise norms for DG sets)

Customs documentation

Type Approval Certificate from CPCB
Conformance label from CPCB
BEE appliance labelling compliance

Applicable Partner Government Agencies

BEEBEE·Bureau of Energy Efficiency

CPCBCPCB·Central Pollution Control Board

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

Compliance steps

1
Verify that the imported DG set carries a valid CPCB Type Approval and Certificate of Conformity of Production, and that Conformance Labelling is affixed. The set must comply with emission and noise norms specified at Sr. No. 88, 94, 95, 95A, 95B and 95C of Schedule I of the Environment Protection Rules, 1986, as amended. Refer to CPCB Letter No. CP-29/10/2022-UPC-I-HO-CPCB-HO-927 dated 26-05-2023 and CBIC Letter F.No.401/67/2022-Cus III dated 26-05-2023, read with G.S.R. 804(E) dated 03-11-2022.
CPCB Letter CP-29/10/2022-UPC-I-HO-CPCB-HO-927 dated 26-05-2023 · CBIC Letter F.No.401/67/2022-Cus III dated 26-05-2023 · G.S.R. 804(E) dated 03-11-2022 · Schedule I, Environment Protection Rules, 1986
2
Ensure compliance 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. The BEE energy label must be in place before customs out-of-charge.
BEE Notification No. 5506/BEE/S&L/AL/2025-26 dated 26-12-2025 · Bureau of Energy Efficiency (Appliance Labeling and Compliance) Regulations, 2026
3
If the consignment involves second-hand diesel generating sets, confirm that import is authorised under the Restricted-import policy at Para 2.31 of the Foreign Trade Policy and General Note 2 of the Import Policy before filing the bill of entry. New sets are not subject to this restriction.
Para 2.31 of the Foreign Trade Policy · General Note 2 to Import Policy

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is presenting a Type Approval Certificate that was issued under superseded emission norms, without confirming conformance with the current Schedule I standards as amended by G.S.R. 804(E) dated 03-11-2022. An outdated Type Approval will not satisfy CPCB clearance at the bill of entry, resulting in consignment detention and potential re-export at the importer's cost. The BEE labelling obligation under the 2026 Regulations is a separate and concurrent requirement — clearance of CPCB norms does not discharge it.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 8502 13 40 require BIS certification?

No, this tariff line is not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed by the Central Pollution Control Board under Schedule I of the Environment Protection Rules, 1986, and by Bureau of Energy Efficiency labelling requirements under the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (Appliance Labeling and Compliance) Regulations, 2026.

What CPCB documents must be uploaded before customs out-of-charge for a DG set under this HSN?

The Type Approval Certificate, Certificate of Conformity of Production, and evidence of Conformance Labelling — all reflecting compliance with the current emission and noise norms at Sr. No. 88, 94, 95, 95A, 95B and 95C of Schedule I of the Environment Protection Rules, 1986 — must be available for verification, per CBIC Letter F.No.401/67/2022-Cus III dated 26-05-2023.

Is the import of second-hand diesel generating sets under this HSN freely permitted?

No. Import of second-hand diesel generating sets is Restricted under Para 2.31 of the Foreign Trade Policy and requires prior authorisation; read in conjunction with General Note 2 of the Import Policy, non-authorised second-hand imports are liable to detention and confiscation.

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