Of nichrome

Nichrome fixed resistors, power handling not exceeding 20 W

NO PGA · STANDARD CUSTOMS PROCEDURE

HSN 8533 21 21 (fixed resistors of nichrome, rated not exceeding 20 W) is not covered by a Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Order and carries no Partner Government Agency clearance requirement at the tariff-line level. Import follows the standard customs procedure: Importer-Exporter Code (IEC), bill of entry, commercial invoice, packing list. Other electrical resistors and passive electronic components within Chapter 85 may fall under sibling tariff lines that do carry compliance obligations; classification accuracy is the principal importer risk.

No partner government agency notification covers this tariff line.

A word of counsel

The absence of compliance at this tariff line does not extend across Chapter 85 broadly: certain fixed and variable resistors classified at other headings within the same chapter attract BIS Quality Control Order requirements, and re-classification on customs examination triggers retrospective compliance, including detention pending the relevant conformity certificate. Verify the resistor material, power rating, and intended application against the customs tariff before relying on the absence of compliance at this line.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 8533 21 21 require any pre-import registration?

A valid Importer-Exporter Code is required for any commercial import; no product-specific registration applies to this tariff line.

What changes if the resistor is of a different material or exceeds 20 W power handling capacity?

Different material compositions or higher power ratings place the resistor on a distinct tariff line within Chapter 85, which may attract compliance requirements including BIS conformity obligations.

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