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Transistors and similar semiconductor devices, other

NO PGA · STANDARD CUSTOMS PROCEDURE

HSN 8541 29 00 (other transistors and similar semiconductor devices) 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 semiconductor devices within Chapter 85 — including certain photovoltaic cells, LEDs, and solar panels — may fall under tariff lines that do carry compliance obligations.

No partner government agency notification covers this tariff line.
A word of counsel

Chapter 85 contains several semiconductor-related tariff lines that are subject to Quality Control Orders, particularly photovoltaic modules and certain LED products; classification of a device at the wrong line can trigger retrospective compliance and detention pending re-classification. The residual 'Other' structure of this subheading means customs officers may scrutinise whether a specific device type belongs to a more precisely described sibling line. Verify the device type, dissipation rating, and end-use against the full Chapter 85 tariff schedule before filing.

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Frequently asked
Does HSN 8541 29 00 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 semiconductor device is an LED or a photovoltaic cell?
LEDs and photovoltaic cells or modules are classified under distinct tariff lines within Chapter 85 and may attract Quality Control Order compliance, making precise device-type classification essential before import.
Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: BIS / DGFT / Indian Customs CUSDATA.
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