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Above 132 kV

Ceramic electrical insulators rated above 132 kV

NO PGA · STANDARD CUSTOMS PROCEDURE

HSN 8546 20 29 (ceramic electrical insulators rated above 132 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 (IEC), bill of entry, commercial invoice, packing list. Ceramic insulators at lower voltage ratings and insulators of glass or other materials are classified under sibling tariff lines within Chapter 85 that may carry distinct compliance requirements.

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

The absence of compliance at this tariff line does not extend to the broader heading: ceramic insulators rated at or below 132 kV, and insulators of glass or composite materials, are separately classified within Chapter 85 and may attract Quality Control Order obligations. Customs re-classification to a more specific or lower-voltage tariff line triggers retrospective compliance, including detention pending the relevant licence. Verify voltage rating, material composition, and intended application against the customs tariff before relying on the absence of compliance here.

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Frequently asked
Does HSN 8546 20 29 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 ceramic insulator is rated at or below 132 kV?
Lower-voltage ceramic insulators fall under a sibling tariff line within Chapter 85 and may attract Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Order compliance, triggering mandatory certification before import.
Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: BIS / DGFT / Indian Customs CUSDATA.
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