For a voltage of 220 kV

High-voltage switching and protection apparatus rated at 220 kV

NO PGA · STANDARD CUSTOMS PROCEDURE

HSN 8535 29 12 (electrical switching and protection apparatus for voltages exceeding 1,000 V, rated at 220 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 within Chapter 85 — particularly switchgear at lower voltage ratings or apparatus incorporating specific components — may fall under separate compliance regimes.

No partner government agency notification covers this tariff line.

A word of counsel

The principal importer risk at this tariff line is misclassification: apparatus combining switching, protection, and metering functions, or equipment destined for specific grid applications, may be re-classified by customs to a line that carries mandatory compliance. Retrospective re-classification triggers detention pending resolution and potential duty recovery. Verify the precise voltage rating, function, and intended installation context against the customs tariff schedule before finalising the classification.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 8535 29 12 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 serves a different switching function?

Apparatus at other voltage ratings or with distinct functional characteristics may be classified under a separate tariff line within Chapter 85, which could attract its own compliance requirements.

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