Light-emitting diodes (LED)

Light-emitting diodes (LED), whether or not assembled with other LEDs

BIS QCO APPLICABLE · CRS SCHEME · IS 14286 · CPCB OVERLAY

HSN 8541 41 00 (light-emitting diodes) is covered by a Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Order. Solar photovoltaic modules with bypass diodes classified under this tariff line require Compulsory Registration Scheme registration against IS 14286 or IS 16077, with effect from 30 August 2017; DC/AC electronic control gears for LED modules require CRS registration against IS 15885 (Part 2, Section 13) under S.O. 1248(E). Extended Producer Responsibility authorisation administered by the Central Pollution Control Board applies as a separate customs-clearance overlay for solar panels and modules.

What this is

HSN code

8541 41 00

Chapter

85 · Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof

BIS QCO

Applicable · Compulsory Registration Scheme · R-number required

Indian Standard

IS 14286 · effective 30-08-2017

Applicable Partner Government Agencies

BISBIS·Bureau of Indian Standards

CPCBCPCB·Central Pollution Control Board

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 the correct IS: IS 14286 with IS/IEC 61730-1 and IS/IEC 61730-2 for crystalline-silicon PV modules, or IS 16077 with IS/IEC 61730-1 and IS/IEC 61730-2 for thin-film PV modules. The R-number must be model-specific and current on the shipping bill date.
Solar Photovoltaics, Systems, Devices and Components Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2017 · S.O. 2920(E) dated 30-08-2017 · S.O. 5259(E) dated 12-10-2018
2
For DC or AC electronic control gears for LED modules, confirm the supplier holds a current BIS R-number under Scheme-II of Schedule-II of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018 against IS 15885:Part 2:Sec 13:2012. Verify model-level scope and current validity on the BIS register before the purchase order.
Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirements of Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021 · S.O. 1248(E) dated 18-03-2021
3
Confirm the classification of solar modules before filing the bill of entry: modules with bypass diodes only are classifiable under HSN 8541; modules with blocking diodes (or both blocking and bypass diodes) fall under HSN 8501. Obtain a written diode-topology declaration from the supplier tied to the shipped batch.
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs Instruction 08/2018-Cus dated 06-04-2018
4
Obtain Extended Producer Responsibility authorisation from the Central Pollution Control Board before import of solar panels, cells, or modules. Micro enterprises as defined in the MSMED Act, 2006 are exempt. Quote the EPR authorisation number on the bill of entry.
Schedule I of the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 · G.S.R. 801(E) dated 02-11-2022
5
Ensure 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. Additionally, verify compliance with CBIC Instruction 27/2025-Cus dated 26-08-2025 (paragraphs 1 to 4). Quote all applicable registration and authorisation numbers on the bill of entry.
DGFT Notification 13/24-25 dated 20-05-2024 · CBIC Instruction 27/2025-Cus dated 26-08-2025 · General Note 2(c) of Import Policy

A word of counsel

The single most common error on this tariff line is treating HSN 8541 41 00 as a single-product heading and obtaining a BIS R-number against only one Indian Standard. The heading simultaneously covers bypass-diode solar PV modules (IS 14286 / IS 16077 with IS/IEC 61730 parts), LED control gear (IS 15885:Part 2:Sec 13:2012), and bare LED components — each with a distinct R-number requirement under a different controlling QCO. Sourcing a module under the LED control gear R-number, or vice versa, constitutes an invalid conformity declaration and triggers detention irrespective of a facially valid BIS certificate.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 8541 41 00 require BIS certification?

Yes. Solar photovoltaic modules with bypass diodes require CRS registration under IS 14286 (crystalline-silicon) or IS 16077 (thin-film) from 30 August 2017; DC/AC LED control gears require CRS registration under IS 15885:Part 2:Sec 13:2012 under S.O. 1248(E). Each product type requires a separate, model-specific R-number.

Is Extended Producer Responsibility authorisation required separately from BIS CRS compliance?

Yes. EPR authorisation for solar panels and modules is administered by the Central Pollution Control Board under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 and is independent of the BIS Compulsory Registration Scheme. Micro enterprises as defined in the MSMED Act, 2006 are exempt.

How does the diode-topology rule affect whether solar modules are classified under HSN 8541 or HSN 8501?

Per Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs Instruction 08/2018-Cus, modules with only bypass diodes fall under HSN 8541; modules with blocking diodes (with or without bypass diodes) fall under HSN 8501. Misdeclaration triggers reclassification, retrospective duty recovery, and a fresh BIS CRS verification on the reclassified consignment.

Does a single Compulsory Registration Scheme R-number cover all product variants and models from the same manufacturer?

No. The R-number is model-specific; product variants, module types, or control gear specifications outside the registered model code are not covered. Customs detains consignments where the model code on the bill of entry does not match the scope of the BIS register entry.

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