Other

Transmission apparatus for radio-broadcasting or television, other

CPCB CLEARANCE

HSN 8525 50 90 (Other transmission apparatus) carries mandatory Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) authorisation from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) under Schedule I of the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022, notified via G.S.R. 801(E) dated 02-11-2022. The tariff line is also Restricted under the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), and telecom-product compliance under the Mandatory Testing and Certification of Telecom Equipment (MTCTE) framework applies where the product falls within DoT-notified categories.

What this is

HSN code

8525 50 90

Chapter

85 · Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof

Primary regulator

CPCB · E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022; Schedule I, G.S.R. 801(E) dated 02-11-2022

Customs documentation

EPR authorisation from CPCB
Import Licence from DGFT
MTCTE certificate from DoT

Applicable Partner Government Agencies

CPCBCPCB·Central Pollution Control Board

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

Compliance steps

1
Obtain CPCB Extended Producer Responsibility authorisation before filing the bill of entry. EPR authorisation is mandatory for importers of radio-broadcasting or television transmission apparatus listed under Schedule I of the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022; the exemption for micro-enterprises as defined under the MSME Development Act, 2006 should be confirmed in writing before relying on it.
Schedule I of the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 · G.S.R. 801(E) dated 02-11-2022
2
Verify whether the specific product falls within the list of telecom products notified under MTCTE for mandatory certification, as amended by DoT Notification F.No.5-2/2024-TC/TEC(Pt.1) dated 25-02-2025. If so, the MTCTE certificate from the Department of Telecommunications must be obtained and uploaded in e-Sanchit prior to out-of-charge.
Indian Telegraph (Amendment) Rules, 2017 · DoT Notification TEC/01/2017-TC dated 04-07-2019 as amended by F.No.5-2/2021-TC/TEC/131 dated 13-06-2022 and F.No.5-2/2024-TC/TEC(Pt.1) dated 25-02-2025
3
Confirm ITC (HS) Restricted-import status with DGFT and secure the applicable import licence before shipment. Note that Low Noise Block (LNB) down converters are classifiable under HSN 8543 70 99 and not under this tariff line; misclassification will trigger re-assessment and detention.
ITC (HS) Import Policy, Restricted category · CBIC Circular 13/2013-Cus dated 05-04-2013

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is overlooking the EPR authorisation requirement on the assumption that it applies only to end-consumer electronics — Schedule I of the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 explicitly covers transmission apparatus, and arrival without a current CPCB EPR authorisation exposes the consignment to detention and the importer to monetary penalty under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. The micro-enterprise exemption from EPR does not extend to the MTCTE certification obligation, which is product-category-specific and must be assessed separately.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 8525 50 90 require BIS certification?

No, this tariff line is not covered by a BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed by CPCB under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 for EPR obligations, with DGFT Restricted-import policy and DoT MTCTE certification applying as additional regulatory overlays.

Does the CPCB EPR authorisation requirement apply to all importers or only large enterprises?

EPR authorisation under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 applies to all importers of Schedule I products; the exemption applies only to micro-enterprises as defined in the MSME Development Act, 2006, and must be substantiated — it does not apply automatically at the bill-of-entry stage.

Can a Low Noise Block down converter be imported under HSN 8525 50 90?

No. Per CBIC Circular 13/2013-Cus dated 05-04-2013, LNB down converters are classifiable under HSN 8543 70 99; misdeclaration under 8525 50 90 will result in re-assessment, detention, and potential confiscation under the Customs Act, 1962.

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