HSN code · Chapter 85

HSN 8516: BIS Certification for Electric Water Heaters & Geysers

Regulatory compliance guide, applicable Indian Standards, certification requirements (ISI), and customs clearance guidelines for goods classified under HSN Code 8516 (Electric water heaters, immersion heaters, irons, geysers).

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Key Information for HSN 8516

HSN code: 8516
Chapter: 85
Description: Electric water heaters, immersion heaters, irons, geysers
Product category: Electrical Appliances for domestic water heating,Domestic Water Heaters,Household Electrical goods
Last verified: October 2026

Products covered: 7
Certification type: 7 ISI · 0 CRS
Testing labs: 14; BIS-recognised
Est. cost range: ₹46K – ₹1.8L; From product guides

BIS Products Under HSN 8516 (7)

Testing Labs for These Products (14)

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HSN 8516 and BIS Certification

Short answers about this HSN code.

Is BIS certification mandatory for goods imported under HSN 8516?

Yes. Under relevant Quality Control Orders notified by the Government of India, items classified under HSN 8516 cannot be custom-cleared without a valid BIS Licence or CRS Registration Number and the official Standard Mark.

Which certification scheme applies to HSN 8516?

Products under HSN 8516 typically fall under the ISI scheme. For Scheme-I (ISI Mark), factory inspection and independent product sample testing are required. For Scheme-II (CRS), testing in a BIS-recognized laboratory followed by self-declaration is required.

What are the key testing requirements for HSN 8516?

Products must undergo complete type testing in an accredited testing laboratory per IS 2082, IS 302-2-21. Testing verifies mechanical strength, electrical safety, chemical composition, and durability as mandated in the specific Indian Standard.