Other
Fluorescent hot-cathode lamps, other than linear or compact types
HSN 8539 31 90 (fluorescent hot-cathode lamps, other) is subject to Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) mandatory energy-labelling and compliance requirements under the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (Appliance Labeling and Compliance) Regulations, 2026. Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) authorisation applies under Schedule I of the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 for mercury-containing lamps, and Wireless Planning and Coordination (WPC) import licensing or Equipment Type Approval is required where the product incorporates wireless functionality.
- Energy-label compliance certificate from BEE
- EPR authorisation from CPCB
- WPC import licence or ETA certificate from WPC
Procedural directions for customs clearance are issued by: Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs.
- 1Ensure the consignment conforms to the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (Appliance Labeling and Compliance) Regulations, 2026 and that energy labels are affixed as required. Compliance documentation must be available for customs verification at the bill-of-entry stage.BEE Notification No. 5506/BEE/S&L/AL/2025-26 dated 26-12-2025
- 2Obtain Extended Producer Responsibility authorisation from the Central Pollution Control Board before import of fluorescent lamps, luminaires for fluorescent lamps (excluding household luminaires), low-pressure sodium lamps, high-intensity discharge lamps, pressure sodium lamps, and metal halide lamps. EPR authorisation is not required for micro enterprises as defined under the MSME Development Act, 2006.Schedule I of the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 · G.S.R. 801(E) dated 02-11-2022
- 3Where the lamp or fitting incorporates wireless functionality, secure a WPC import licence or, for licence-exempt low-power wireless equipment, an Equipment Type Approval (ETA) certificate self-generated through the SaralSanchar portal at least 30 days before shipment arrival. Customs officers verify certificate authenticity by scanning the QR code on the ETA certificate against the SaralSanchar portal.CBIC Instruction 16/2022-Cus dated 21-07-2022 · CBIC Instruction 24/2024-Cus dated 22-10-2024 · CBIC Instruction 23/2021 dated 23-11-2021 · DoT OM F.No. R-11017/02/2021-PP dated 21-10-2021
The most common error on this tariff line is importing mercury-containing fluorescent lamps without a current CPCB EPR authorisation on the assumption that the BEE labelling compliance alone clears customs. EPR authorisation is a separate pre-import obligation and its absence at the bill-of-entry stage results in consignment detention; the micro-enterprise exemption under the MSME Development Act, 2006 is narrow and must be demonstrated with supporting Udyam registration, not simply asserted. Where wireless functionality is absent, the WPC step is inapplicable, but importers should document that determination to pre-empt examination-stage queries.