Electro-thermic fluid heaters

Electro-thermic fluid heaters for domestic use

BEE CLEARANCE · CPCB CLEARANCE

HSN 8516 79 10 (Electro-thermic fluid heaters) is subject to Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) appliance-labelling 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 as a concurrent regulatory overlay for importers who are not micro-enterprises under the MSME Development Act, 2006.

What this is

HSN code

8516 79 10

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
EPR authorisation from CPCB
E-waste Schedule-I declaration to CPCB

Applicable Partner Government Agencies

BEEBEE·Bureau of Energy Efficiency

CPCBCPCB·Central Pollution Control Board

Compliance steps

1
Ensure every unit of electro-thermic fluid heater imported into India displays the BEE energy label in the manner specified under the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (Appliance Labeling and Compliance) Regulations, 2026. Non-compliant labelling at the bill-of-entry stage renders the consignment liable to detention.
Bureau of Energy Efficiency (Appliance Labeling and Compliance) Regulations, 2026 · Notification No. 5506/BEE/S&L/AL/2025-26 dated 26-12-2025
2
Obtain EPR authorisation from the Central Pollution Control Board under Schedule I of the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 before importing. The EPR obligation applies to all importers of electrical and electronic equipment listed in Schedule I and does not apply only to micro-enterprises as defined under the MSME Development Act, 2006.
Schedule I of the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 · G.S.R. 801(E) dated 02-11-2022

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is assuming the MSME micro-enterprise EPR exemption applies without verifying that the importing entity actually holds valid Udyam registration at the micro-enterprise threshold. Importers who claim the exemption at the bill of entry but cannot produce current Udyam registration are treated as liable producers under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022, exposing the consignment to detention and the importer to CPCB enforcement action. Confirm the Udyam certificate is current before relying on the carve-out.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 8516 79 10 require BIS certification?

No, electro-thermic fluid heaters under this tariff line are not subject to a BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed by Bureau of Energy Efficiency appliance-labelling obligations under the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (Appliance Labeling and Compliance) Regulations, 2026 and CPCB EPR authorisation under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022.

Does the BEE labelling obligation under S.O. 6044(E) dated 08-12-2025 apply to electro-thermic fluid heaters?

S.O. 6044(E) specifically specifies the induction hob rated for voltages not exceeding 250 V AC, 50 Hz single phase; electro-thermic fluid heaters are a distinct product family and the operative BEE obligation for this HSN arises under Notification No. 5506/BEE/S&L/AL/2025-26 dated 26-12-2025.

Who is exempt from the EPR authorisation requirement for this HSN?

Micro-enterprises as defined under the MSME Development Act, 2006 are exempt from EPR obligations under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022; all other importers must hold current CPCB EPR authorisation before filing the bill of entry.

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