For compact fluorescent lamps

Ballasts for compact fluorescent lamps

BEE CLEARANCE · CPCB CLEARANCE

HSN 8504 10 20 (ballasts for compact fluorescent lamps) is subject to Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) appliance labelling and compliance obligations under the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (Appliance Labeling and Compliance) Regulations, 2026. Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) authorisation under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 applies concurrently for importers of parts, consumables, and spares of fluorescent and other mercury-containing lamps, with an exemption for micro-enterprises as defined under the MSME Development Act, 2006.

What this is

HSN code

8504 10 20

Chapter

85 · Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof

Primary regulator

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

Customs documentation

Appliance labelling compliance from BEE
EPR authorisation from CPCB
E-Waste compliance declaration to CBIC

Applicable Partner Government Agencies

BEEBEE·Bureau of Energy Efficiency

CPCBCPCB·Central Pollution Control Board

Compliance steps

1
Ensure the consignment complies with the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (Appliance Labeling and Compliance) Regulations, 2026 before filing the bill of entry. Labelling documentation evidencing BEE compliance must accompany the consignment at the designated port of import.
BEE Notification No. 5506/BEE/S&L/AL/2025-26 dated 26-12-2025
2
Obtain Extended Producer Responsibility authorisation from the Central Pollution Control Board if importing parts, consumables, or spares of fluorescent or other mercury-containing lamps. EPR authorisation is required under Schedule I of the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 and must be current at the time of import.
E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 · G.S.R. 801(E) dated 02-11-2022 · Schedule I

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is failing to obtain CPCB EPR authorisation on the assumption that it applies only to end-of-life collection obligations rather than to the import stage itself. EPR authorisation is a pre-import requirement for covered product categories under Schedule I of the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022; a consignment without current authorisation is liable to detention at the port. Note that the micro-enterprise exemption under the MSME Development Act, 2006 must be documented proactively — it is not automatically applied by customs.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 8504 10 20 require BIS certification?

No, no BIS Quality Control Order covers ballasts for compact fluorescent lamps under this tariff line. Import is governed by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency under the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (Appliance Labeling and Compliance) Regulations, 2026, with a concurrent CPCB Extended Producer Responsibility authorisation requirement under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022.

Does the EPR authorisation requirement apply to all importers of this HSN?

No. EPR authorisation under Schedule I of the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 does not apply to micro-enterprises as defined in the MSME Development Act, 2006; importers qualifying as micro-enterprises must document that status at the bill of entry to claim the exemption.

When did the BEE appliance labelling obligation for this product take effect?

The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (Appliance Labeling and Compliance) Regulations, 2026 were issued vide Notification No. 5506/BEE/S&L/AL/2025-26 dated 26 December 2025; consignments filed after that date must demonstrate compliance.

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