Electric portable generators of an output not exceeding 3.5 kVA

Portable spark-ignition generating sets up to 3.5 kVA

CPCB CLEARANCE

HSN 8502 20 10 (electric portable generators of an output not exceeding 3.5 kVA) is subject to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) type approval, certificate of conformity of production, conformance labelling, and emission and noise norms under Schedule I of the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986. The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued specific guidance via CBIC Letter F.No.401/67/2022-Cus III dated 26-05-2023 read with CPCB Letter No. CP-29/10/2022-UPC-I-HO-CPCB-HO-927 dated 26-05-2023 and G.S.R. 804(E) dated 03-11-2022 as additional clearance requirements.

What this is

HSN code

8502 20 10

Chapter

85 · Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof

Primary regulator

CPCB · Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 (Schedule I, emission and noise norms)

Customs documentation

Type Approval certificate from CPCB
Certificate of conformity from CPCB
Conformance label from manufacturer

Applicable Partner Government Agencies

CPCBCPCB·Central Pollution Control Board

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

Compliance steps

1
Obtain CPCB type approval and a certificate of conformity of production covering the specific engine type (spark-ignition, petrol/LPG/NG) and verify conformance labelling before shipment. The generating set must comply with emission and noise norms under Serial Nos. 88, 94, 95, 95A, 95B and 95C of Schedule I of the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 as amended.
Schedule I of the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 (Sr. Nos. 88, 94, 95, 95A, 95B, 95C) · G.S.R. 804(E) dated 03-11-2022
2
At the bill of entry, ensure type approval certificate, certificate of conformity of production, and conformance label documentation are uploaded in e-Sanchit and verified by the proper officer per the CBIC and CPCB joint guidance. Confirm compliance with General Note 2 to the import policy.
CBIC Letter F.No.401/67/2022-Cus III dated 26-05-2023 · CPCB Letter No. CP-29/10/2022-UPC-I-HO-CPCB-HO-927 dated 26-05-2023
3
Note that import of second-hand diesel generating sets is Restricted under Para 2.31 of the Foreign Trade Policy. If the unit is second-hand, the importer must satisfy the applicable policy conditions before filing the bill of entry, failing which the consignment is liable to detention and re-export.
Para 2.31 of the Foreign Trade Policy · General Note 2 to the import policy

A word of counsel

The most frequent error on this tariff line is presenting type approval documentation for a different engine sub-category — for instance, a diesel-engine approval applied to a petrol or LPG spark-ignition set. CPCB norms under Serial Nos. 95, 95A, 95B and 95C are fuel-type and output-range specific; a mismatched approval results in consignment detention at the port pending re-verification, with demurrage accumulating against the importer throughout.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 8502 20 10 require BIS certification?

No. No BIS Quality Control Order covers portable spark-ignition generating sets up to 3.5 kVA. Import is governed by the Central Pollution Control Board under Schedule I of the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986, which mandates type approval, certificate of conformity of production, and conformance labelling.

Which CPCB serial numbers in Schedule I of the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 apply to this generating set?

Serial Nos. 88, 94, 95, 95A, 95B and 95C of Schedule I as amended apply, covering emission and noise norms for engines running on diesel, petrol, kerosene, LPG, and natural gas; the applicable serial number depends on fuel type and output range.

Can a second-hand portable generating set be imported under this HSN?

Import of second-hand diesel generating sets is Restricted under Para 2.31 of the Foreign Trade Policy; the importer must satisfy the applicable policy conditions before the bill of entry is filed, or the consignment faces detention and mandatory re-export.

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