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Static converters other than DIP bridge rectifiers (inverters, UPS, battery chargers, stabilisers)

BIS QCO APPLICABLE · CRS SCHEME · IS 16221 · BEE OVERLAY

HSN 8504 40 29 (other static converters) is covered by a Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Order under the Compulsory Registration Scheme. Multiple Indian Standards apply depending on product sub-type: IS 16221 (Part 2):2015 for photovoltaic power inverters, IS 16169:2014 for utility-interconnected PV inverters, IS 16242 (Part 1):2014 for UPS and inverters up to 10 kVA, IS 15885 (Part 2, Sec 13):2012 for LED control gear, IS 302 (Part 1):2008 for household adaptors, and IS 13252 or IS 616 for IT and audio-video power adaptors during concurrent running. Extended Producer Responsibility authorisation and Bureau of Energy Efficiency labelling apply as separate customs-clearance overlays.

What this is

HSN code

8504 40 29

Chapter

85 · Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof

BIS QCO

Applicable · Compulsory Registration Scheme · R-number required

Indian Standard

IS 16221 · effective 07-09-2012

Applicable Partner Government Agencies

BEEBEE·Bureau of Energy Efficiency

BISBIS·Bureau of Indian Standards

Procedural directions for customs clearance are issued by: Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs, Directorate General of Foreign Trade.

Compliance steps

1
Identify the precise product sub-type before sourcing: PV power inverters require IS 16221 (Part 2):2015; utility-interconnected PV inverters require IS 16169:2014; UPS and inverters up to 10 kVA require IS 16242 (Part 1):2014; LED control gear requires IS 15885 (Part 2, Sec 13):2012; household adaptors require IS 302 (Part 1):2008. Verify the supplier holds a current BIS R-number against the correct standard on the BIS online register before placing the purchase order.
Solar Photovoltaics, Systems, Devices and Components Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2017 · S.O. 2357(E) dated 07-09-2012 as amended · S.O. 1248(E) dated 18-03-2021 as amended · S.O. 4997(E) dated 29-10-2025
2
For IT equipment power adaptors and audio-video power adaptors, confirm whether the concurrent running window applies. IS 13252 (Part 1):2010 and IS 616:2017 run concurrently with IS/IEC 62368 (Part 1):2023 until 01-05-2026 for goods at Serial No. 65, and until 01-11-2028 for all other such goods; after those dates the earlier standards are withdrawn.
Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirement of Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021 · S.O. 1248(E) dated 18-03-2021 as amended · S.O. 4997(E) dated 29-10-2025 · General Note 2(C) of the Import Policy
3
Obtain Extended Producer Responsibility authorisation from the Central Pollution Control Board before import of UPS and inverter units. MSMED-registered micro enterprises are exempt from the EPR requirement. Quote the EPR authorisation number on the bill of entry.
Schedule I of the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 · G.S.R. 801(E) dated 02-11-2022
4
Quote the supplier's BIS R-number on the bill of entry, specifying the IS standard and part number against which it is registered. Customs verifies the R-number in real time; a scope mismatch, expired registration, or incorrect IS part number triggers consignment detention.
BIS Act, 2016 · Customs Act, 1962 · CBIC Instruction 27/2025-Cus dated 26-08-2025
5
Ensure compliance with Bureau of Energy Efficiency labelling requirements and DGFT notification 13/24-25, which governs policy conditions 5 and 7 of Chapter 85. Confirm applicability of the BEE (Appliance Labelling and Compliance) Regulations, 2026 to the specific converter type before shipment.
DGFT Notification 13/24-25 dated 20-05-2024 · BEE Notification 5506/BEE/S&L/AL/2025-26 dated 26-12-2025 · Policy Conditions 5 and 7 of Chapter 85

A word of counsel

The single most common error on HSN 8504 40 29 is sourcing a BIS R-number against the wrong IS standard for the product sub-type — typically registering a UPS under IS 16242 when the product is in fact a utility-interconnected PV inverter requiring IS 16169:2014, or vice versa. Customs and BIS enforcement officers verify not just that an R-number exists but that it covers the exact IS number, part, and product specification of the consignment; a standard-mismatch results in detention and a fresh registration cycle at the importer's cost.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 8504 40 29 require BIS certification?

Yes. Static converters under this tariff line require Bureau of Indian Standards registration under the Compulsory Registration Scheme; the applicable Indian Standard varies by product sub-type, with IS 16221 (Part 2):2015, IS 16169:2014, IS 16242 (Part 1):2014, IS 15885 (Part 2, Sec 13):2012, IS 302 (Part 1):2008, IS 13252, and IS 616 each governing distinct converter categories.

Is Extended Producer Responsibility authorisation required separately from BIS QCO compliance?

Yes, for UPS and inverter imports. EPR authorisation is administered by the Central Pollution Control Board under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 and is independent of the BIS Compulsory Registration Scheme; micro enterprises under the MSMED Act, 2006 are exempt.

What is the concurrent running window for IS 13252 and IS 616 alongside IS/IEC 62368?

IS 13252 (Part 1):2010 and IS 616:2017 run concurrently with IS/IEC 62368 (Part 1):2023 until 01-05-2026 for goods at Serial No. 65, and until 01-11-2028 for all other applicable goods; after the respective cut-off dates the earlier standards are withdrawn.

Does a single BIS R-number cover all static converter variants from the same manufacturer?

No. The R-number is model-specific and IS-standard-specific; a converter type, power rating, or product variant outside the registered scope is not covered, and customs detains the consignment on any mismatch with the BIS register.

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