Ceramic dielectric, multilayer

Fixed multilayer ceramic dielectric capacitors (AC motor, power system types)

BIS QCO APPLICABLE · ISI MARK SCHEME · IS 13340

HSN 8532 24 00 (fixed multilayer ceramic dielectric capacitors) is covered by a Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Order. Conformity to IS 2993, IS 13340, or IS 13585 Part 1 is mandatory under the ISI Mark Scheme with effect from 01 August 2017, by virtue of the Electrical Capacitors (Quality Control) Order, 2017. No separate customs-clearance overlay beyond the BIS obligation applies to this tariff line.

What this is

HSN code

8532 24 00

Chapter

85 · Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof

BIS QCO

Applicable · ISI Mark Scheme · CM/L required

Indian Standard

IS 13340 · effective 01-08-2017

Applicable Partner Government Agencies

BISBIS·Bureau of Indian Standards

Compliance steps

1
Identify the capacitor type before procurement: IS 2993 governs AC motor capacitors, IS 13340 governs self-healing-type power capacitors for AC systems up to 650 V, and IS 13585 Part 1 governs non-self-healing shunt power capacitors for AC systems up to 1000 V. Source only from a Bureau of Indian Standards CM/L-licensed manufacturer holding a current licence under the applicable standard.
Electrical Capacitors (Quality Control) Order, 2017 · S.O. 2434(E) dated 01-08-2017
2
Verify the supplier's CM/L licence number, licensed product scope (capacitor type, voltage rating, and manufacturing facility), and current validity on the BIS online register before placing the purchase order. A CM/L issued against IS 13340 does not cover IS 13585 Part 1 product variants.
Electrical Capacitors (Quality Control) Order, 2017 · S.O. 2434(E) dated 01-08-2017 · BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018
3
Ensure each capacitor bears the ISI mark and the supplier's CM/L number, per Scheme-I of Schedule-II to the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. The ISI marking must appear on the product itself; marking on packaging or data sheets alone does not satisfy the statutory requirement.
Scheme-I of Schedule-II to the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018 · Electrical Capacitors (Quality Control) Order, 2017
4
Quote the supplier's BIS CM/L number and the applicable Indian Standard (IS 2993, IS 13340, or IS 13585 Part 1) on the bill of entry. Customs verifies the CM/L in real time against the BIS register; an absent, expired, or standard-mismatched licence triggers consignment detention.
Electrical Capacitors (Quality Control) Order, 2017 · S.O. 2434(E) dated 01-08-2017 · BIS Act, 2016 · Customs Act, 1962

A word of counsel

The single most common error on this tariff line is treating the three Indian Standards as interchangeable and sourcing from a manufacturer whose CM/L is limited to one standard while importing a product type governed by another. A capacitor that is a non-self-healing shunt power capacitor rated above 650 V requires IS 13585 Part 1 certification; presenting a supplier's IS 13340 CM/L for that consignment does not satisfy the QCO, and customs will detain the shipment on a scope mismatch regardless of whether the mark is physically present on the product.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 8532 24 00 require BIS certification?

Yes. Fixed multilayer ceramic dielectric capacitors under this tariff line require a BIS CM/L licence 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 specific capacitor variant?

IS 2993 applies to AC motor capacitors; IS 13340 applies to self-healing-type 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 applicable standard is determined by the capacitor's design type and voltage rating.

Does a CM/L licence issued under one Indian Standard cover all three capacitor types?

No. Each CM/L licence is scope-specific by Indian Standard and product type; a licence against IS 13340 does not authorise import of capacitors governed by IS 2993 or IS 13585 Part 1, and customs detains consignments where the declared standard does not match the licensed scope.

Is the ISI mark required on the individual capacitor or only on the outer packaging?

The ISI mark and the CM/L number must appear on the product itself under Scheme-I of Schedule-II to the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018; marking limited to packaging or accompanying documentation does not satisfy the statutory obligation.

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