For a voltage of 11 kV

High-voltage switchgear and protection apparatus rated at 11 kV

NO PGA · STANDARD CUSTOMS PROCEDURE

HSN 8535 21 21 (electrical switching and protection apparatus for 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 (IEC), bill of entry, commercial invoice, packing list. Other electrical apparatus within Chapter 85 — particularly switchgear at higher voltage ratings or for specific end-uses — may fall under separate compliance obligations.

No partner government agency notification covers this tariff line.

A word of counsel

Classification precision is the primary risk for switchgear imports: apparatus rated at 72.5 kV and above, or equipment bundled with metering and protection systems, may be classified under a sibling tariff line that carries compliance. Customs re-classification on examination triggers retrospective duty recovery and detention pending any applicable licence. Confirm the rated voltage, functional description, and end-use against the customs tariff schedule before relying on the absence of compliance at this tariff line.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 8535 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 switching apparatus is rated at 72.5 kV or above?

Higher-voltage apparatus is classified under a different tariff line within Chapter 85 and may attract distinct compliance obligations, including potential quality control requirements.

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