Fixed capacitors designed for use in 50 or 60 Hz circuits and having a reactive power handling capacity of not less than 0.5 kvar (power capacitors)

Fixed power capacitors for 50 or 60 Hz AC systems (AC motor capacitors, shunt power capacitors)

BIS QCO APPLICABLE · ISI MARK SCHEME · IS 13585

HSN 8532 10 00 (fixed power capacitors for 50/60 Hz circuits with reactive power capacity of not less than 0.5 kvar) is covered by a Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Order. Conformity to IS 2993, IS 13340, or IS 13585 (Part 1) — depending on capacitor type — is mandatory under the ISI Mark Scheme with effect from 01 August 2017 under the Electrical Capacitors (Quality Control) Order, 2017. No additional customs-clearance overlay applies beyond the BIS obligation.

What this is

HSN code

8532 10 00

Chapter

85 · Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof

BIS QCO

Applicable · ISI Mark Scheme · CM/L required

Indian Standard

IS 13585 (Part 1) · effective 01-08-2017

Applicable Partner Government Agencies

BISBIS·Bureau of Indian Standards

Compliance steps

1
Identify the precise capacitor type in the consignment — AC motor capacitor, self-healing power capacitor up to 650 V, or non-self-healing shunt power capacitor up to 1000 V — before supplier engagement. The applicable IS standard (IS 2993, IS 13340, or IS 13585 Part 1) and corresponding CM/L licence differ by type; sourcing from a licence covering the wrong standard leaves the consignment non-compliant at port.
Electrical Capacitors (Quality Control) Order, 2017 · S.O. 2434(E) dated 01-08-2017
2
Verify the foreign manufacturer's BIS CM/L licence number on the BIS online register against the specific IS standard applicable to the capacitor type. Confirm the licensed scope covers the rated voltage, capacitance range, and manufacturing facility for the consignment being imported.
Electrical Capacitors (Quality Control) Order, 2017 · S.O. 2434(E) dated 01-08-2017 · ISI Mark Scheme under Scheme-I of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018
3
Ensure every capacitor in the consignment bears the ISI mark and the supplier's CM/L number. Marking must appear on the product itself; pack-level marking alone does not satisfy the statutory marking requirement under the ISI Mark Scheme.
BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018 · Scheme-I marking requirements
4
Quote the supplier's BIS CM/L number, the applicable IS standard (IS 2993, IS 13340, or IS 13585 Part 1), and the capacitor type on the bill of entry. Customs verifies the CM/L in real time against the BIS register; an absent, expired, or scope-mismatched licence triggers consignment detention, demurrage, and potential re-export.
Electrical Capacitors (Quality Control) Order, 2017 · S.O. 2434(E) dated 01-08-2017 · General Note 2 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy

A word of counsel

The single most common error on this tariff line is treating all fixed power capacitors as interchangeable under a single IS standard, then sourcing a CM/L licence scoped only to one of the three applicable standards. IS 2993 (AC motor capacitors), IS 13340 (self-healing type up to 650 V), and IS 13585 Part 1 (non-self-healing shunt type up to 1000 V) each carry a distinct CM/L scope; a consignment of non-self-healing capacitors backed by a CM/L licensed solely against IS 13340 will be detained regardless of the ISI mark on the product.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 8532 10 00 require BIS certification?

Yes. Fixed power capacitors under this tariff line require BIS CM/L licensing under the ISI Mark Scheme against IS 2993, IS 13340, or IS 13585 (Part 1), as applicable, with effect from 01 August 2017 under the Electrical Capacitors (Quality Control) Order, 2017.

Which Indian Standard applies to a given power capacitor under this HSN?

IS 2993 applies to AC motor capacitors; IS 13340 applies to self-healing power capacitors for AC systems up to 650 V; IS 13585 Part 1 applies to non-self-healing shunt power capacitors for AC systems up to 1000 V. The capacitor's rated voltage and self-healing characteristic determine the applicable standard.

Can a single CM/L licence cover all three capacitor types under this HSN?

Only if the licence is explicitly scoped to each relevant standard and product variant. A CM/L is scope-specific; the licence must enumerate each IS standard, voltage class, and manufacturing facility — an unlisted variant is not covered.

Is there any customs-clearance overlay beyond the BIS QCO for this HSN?

No separate overlay such as SIMS or EPR is documented for this tariff line. The BIS CM/L obligation under the Electrical Capacitors (Quality Control) Order, 2017 is the primary import-control requirement.

Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-18. Source: BIS / Indian Customs CUSDATA.