Having a power handling capacity not exceeding 650 kVA

Liquid dielectric transformers up to 650 kVA

BEE CLEARANCE

HSN 8504 21 00 (liquid dielectric transformers not exceeding 650 kVA) 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. Non-compliant consignments are liable to detention at the bill-of-entry stage pending production of evidence of conformance with the energy-labelling scheme.

What this is

HSN code

8504 21 00

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
Verify that each transformer unit bears the mandatory BEE energy label and that the product model is registered or certified in conformance with the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (Appliance Labeling and Compliance) Regulations, 2026 before shipment. Non-labelled units cannot be granted out-of-charge at the port of import.
BEE Notification No. 5506/BEE/S&L/AL/2025-26 dated 26-12-2025
2
Upload evidence of BEE labelling compliance in e-Sanchit at the bill-of-entry stage. The proper officer will verify mandatory compliance documentation before granting out-of-charge under the Appliance Labeling and Compliance Regulations, 2026.
BEE 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 shipping transformer units before confirming the model is enrolled under the BEE Star Labelling scheme activated by the 2026 Regulations. A consignment that arrives at port with unlabelled or non-enrolled units faces detention and potential re-export, as the labelling defect is not rectifiable post-import under the Appliance Labeling and Compliance Regulations, 2026.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 8504 21 00 require BIS certification?

No, no BIS Quality Control Order covers liquid dielectric transformers 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, which mandates energy labelling compliance at the bill-of-entry stage.

When did the BEE labelling obligation under Notification No. 5506/BEE/S&L/AL/2025-26 take effect?

The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (Appliance Labeling and Compliance) Regulations, 2026 were notified on 26 December 2025 vide Notification No. 5506/BEE/S&L/AL/2025-26; importers should confirm the precise enforcement commencement date directly with BEE.

Does the BEE labelling requirement apply to all transformer ratings up to 650 kVA?

The Regulations apply to transformers falling under HSN 8504 21 00, which covers liquid dielectric transformers with a power handling capacity not exceeding 650 kVA; any scope carve-outs or rating-specific thresholds should be verified against the Annexures to Notification No. 5506/BEE/S&L/AL/2025-26.

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