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For a voltage of 11 kV

High-voltage circuit protection apparatus rated at 11 kV

NO PGA · STANDARD CUSTOMS PROCEDURE

HSN 8535 21 11 (electrical switching and protection apparatus for a voltage of 11 kV) 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, bill of entry, commercial invoice, packing list. Other voltage ranges or apparatus types within Chapter 85 — including switchgear, circuit-breakers, and related high-voltage equipment at different voltage thresholds — may fall under tariff lines that do carry compliance obligations.

No partner government agency notification covers this tariff line.
A word of counsel

Chapter 85 hosts a range of electrical switching and protection apparatus across multiple voltage bands; classification at the correct voltage threshold is essential because adjacent tariff lines covering different voltage ratings or apparatus types may attract BIS Quality Control Order obligations. Re-classification by customs to a covered tariff line triggers retrospective compliance, including detention pending production of the relevant conformity documentation. Verify the rated voltage, apparatus type, and end-use specification against the customs tariff before concluding that no compliance applies.

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Frequently asked
Does HSN 8535 21 11 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 apparatus is rated at a different voltage or falls within a different apparatus category under Chapter 85?
Switching and protection apparatus at other voltage ratings or of different apparatus types may be classified under distinct tariff lines within Chapter 85 that attract Quality Control Order compliance obligations.
Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: BIS / DGFT / Indian Customs CUSDATA.
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