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High-voltage switching and protection apparatus, electronic control gear for LED modules

BIS QCO APPLICABLE · CRS SCHEME · IS 15885

HSN 8535 90 90 (electrical apparatus for switching or protecting circuits above 1,000 volts) is covered by a Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Order. DC or AC supplied electronic control gear for LED modules must conform to IS 15885 (Part 2, Section 13):2012 under the Compulsory Registration Scheme with effect from 18 March 2021, pursuant to the Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021. Directorate General of Foreign Trade and Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs policy conditions apply as separate customs-clearance overlays.

What this is

HSN code

8535 90 90

Chapter

85 · Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof

BIS QCO

Applicable · Compulsory Registration Scheme · R-number required

Indian Standard

IS 15885 (Part 2, Sec 13):2012 · effective 18-03-2021

Applicable Partner Government Agencies

BISBIS·Bureau of Indian Standards

Procedural directions for customs clearance are issued by: Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs, Directorate General of Foreign Trade.

Compliance steps

1
Verify the foreign supplier's BIS Compulsory Registration Scheme R-number on the BIS portal against IS 15885 (Part 2, Section 13):2012 before placing the purchase order. The R-number must be model-specific, current, and cover DC or AC supplied electronic control gear for LED modules.
Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021 · S.O. 1248(E) dated 18-03-2021
2
Ensure each unit bears the BIS Standard Mark under the R-number licence, per Scheme II of Schedule II to the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. The standard mark must appear on the product; marking on outer packaging alone does not satisfy the requirement.
Scheme II of Schedule II to the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018 · S.O. 1248(E) dated 18-03-2021
3
Confirm compliance with DGFT Notification 13/24-25 dated 20-05-2024 with respect to paragraph 2.31(1)(b) of the Foreign Trade Policy 2023, paragraph 2(c) of the General Notes to the Import Policy, and policy conditions 5 and 7 of Chapter 85. These overlay obligations are independent of the BIS QCO.
DGFT Notification 13/24-25 dated 20-05-2024 · General Note 2(c) of Import Policy · Policy Conditions 5 and 7 of Chapter 85
4
Quote the supplier's BIS R-number on the bill of entry and ensure full compliance with paragraphs 1 to 4 of Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs Instruction 27/2025-Cus dated 26-08-2025. Customs verifies the R-number in real time; an absent, expired, or scope-mismatched registration triggers consignment detention.
CBIC Instruction 27/2025-Cus dated 26-08-2025 · BIS Act, 2016 · Customs Act, 1962

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is treating the CRS R-number as a manufacturer-level credential rather than a model-specific one. Electronic control gear for LED modules of different wattage ranges, input voltage configurations, or dimming protocols each require a distinct registered model code; a single R-number does not extend across product variants outside its registered specification. Customs performs real-time model-code verification against the BIS CRS register at port, and a mismatch between the declared model and the registered model results in detention of the entire consignment.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 8535 90 90 require BIS certification?

Yes. DC or AC supplied electronic control gear for LED modules must conform to IS 15885 (Part 2, Section 13):2012 under the Compulsory Registration Scheme with effect from 18 March 2021; import is permitted only from manufacturers holding a current BIS R-number for the specific model.

Are there additional DGFT or CBIC compliance requirements beyond the BIS QCO?

Yes. DGFT Notification 13/24-25 dated 20-05-2024 imposes obligations under the Foreign Trade Policy 2023 and Chapter 85 policy conditions, and CBIC Instruction 27/2025-Cus dated 26-08-2025 applies independently; both must be satisfied alongside the BIS Compulsory Registration Scheme.

Does IS 15885 cover all electrical apparatus classified under HSN 8535 90 90?

No. IS 15885 (Part 2, Section 13):2012 is specifically applicable to DC or AC supplied electronic control gear for LED modules. Other electrical apparatus falling within the residual HSN 8535 90 90 scope should be assessed separately against the controlling QCO notification.

Does one CRS R-number cover all LED driver models from the same manufacturer?

No. The R-number is model-specific; each distinct model requires its own registration, and units outside the registered model code are not covered, exposing the consignment to detention and re-export at the importer's cost.

Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-18. Source: BIS / DGFT / CBIC / Indian Customs CUSDATA.