Access IndiaPLATFORM
Home›HSN›Chapter 85›HSN 8549 29 00

Other

Electrical and electronic waste and scrap, other

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 8549 29 00 (Electrical and electronic waste and scrap — other) is subject to the Restricted-import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under the ITC (HS) Schedule, with compliance mandatory under Para 8(b) of the General Notes regarding import policy. Import additionally requires adherence to the Hazardous Waste (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016, with differentiated obligations — Prior Informed Consent, MoEF permission, and actual-user conditions — determined by the Schedule under which the waste is classified.

What this is
HSN code
8549 29 00
Chapter
85 · Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof
Primary regulator
DGFT · ITC (HS) Restricted import policy, Para 8(b) General Notes; Hazardous Waste (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016
Customs documentation
  • MoEF permission from Central Government
  • Form 6 with test report from accredited lab
  • Actual-user declaration from importer
Compliance steps
  1. 1
    Classify the waste against Schedules III, IV, VI and VIII of the Hazardous Waste (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016 before filing the bill of entry. Import of hazardous waste listed in Schedule VI is prohibited outright; consignments falling under Schedule VI must not be shipped.
    Hazardous Waste (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016 · ITC (HS) Para 8(b) General Notes
  2. 2
    For waste listed in Part A of Schedule III, secure Prior Informed Consent and MoEF permission and confirm actual-user status. For Part B of Schedule III, obtain MoEF permission and confirm actual-user status. For Part D of Schedule III, ensure documents as specified in Rule 13(2) and Schedule VIII are in order. For Schedule IV waste, comply with Rule 6(1)(ii) and Rule 6(2).
    Hazardous Waste (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016 — Rules 6(1)(ii), 6(2), 13(2); Schedule III Parts A, B, D; Schedule IV; Schedule VIII
  3. 3
    Accompany the consignment with Form 6 and a test report of analysis from a laboratory accredited or recognised by the exporting country, wherever applicable. Customs may independently verify the analysis or test report if doubt arises as to classification or composition.
    Hazardous Waste (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016 · ITC (HS) Para 8(b) General Notes
A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is treating a single MoEF permission as sufficient across all Schedule categories, when in fact the obligations are Schedule-specific: Part A of Schedule III demands Prior Informed Consent in addition to MoEF permission, whereas Parts B and D carry distinct documentary requirements under Rule 13(2) and Schedule VIII. Presenting a permission applicable to one Schedule category for a consignment that falls under a different Schedule — or under the prohibited Schedule VI — results in confiscation and potential criminal liability under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

Need a regulatory steer on this product?
Speak to a regulatory counsel about your specific HSN, IS, and supplier situation.
Speak to an Expert
Frequently asked
Does HSN 8549 29 00 require BIS certification?
No. No BIS Quality Control Order covers electrical and electronic waste and scrap. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) Restricted-import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade and the Hazardous Waste (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016, with Schedule-specific clearance conditions.
Which categories of electrical and electronic waste are absolutely prohibited from import?
Hazardous waste listed in Schedule VI of the Hazardous Waste (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016 is prohibited from import; no MoEF permission or actual-user declaration can regularise a Schedule VI consignment.
Is Prior Informed Consent required for all hazardous waste under this HSN?
No — Prior Informed Consent is required only for waste listed in Part A of Schedule III; waste in Part B of Schedule III requires MoEF permission and actual-user confirmation without Prior Informed Consent, and Part D of Schedule III triggers the distinct documentary regime under Rule 13(2) and Schedule VIII.
Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: DGFT / Indian Customs CUSDATA.
Related
ChapterChapter 85 · Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereofIndustryElectronics & IT industryHSNELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC WASTE AND SCRAP