For a voltage of 66 kV

High-voltage switching or protection apparatus rated at 66 kV

NO PGA · STANDARD CUSTOMS PROCEDURE

HSN 8535 21 23 (electrical apparatus for switching or protecting circuits, rated at 66 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 apparatus under Chapter 85 rated at or above 72.5 kV, or apparatus for voltages below 1,000 V, may fall under distinct tariff lines that carry their own compliance obligations.

No partner government agency notification covers this tariff line.

A word of counsel

The principal importer risk at this tariff line is misclassification: apparatus physically rated at 72.5 kV or above is classified under a separate subheading and may attract compliance under a Quality Control Order applicable to higher-voltage switchgear. Customs re-classification on examination triggers retrospective compliance obligations, including detention pending the relevant licence or conformity certificate. Verify the equipment's rated voltage against the nameplate and test certificate before filing the bill of entry.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 8535 21 23 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 72.5 kV or above?

Apparatus rated at 72.5 kV or above is classified under a separate subheading within Chapter 85 and may attract compliance obligations not applicable to this 66 kV tariff line.

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