Energy storage and special industrial users deploy these accumulators for grid storage and rugged duty.
HSN code 85078000 is classified as Free under India's DGFT ITC(HS) export policy — no export license is required.
This product may be freely exported/imported from India without a license.
HSN Code Details
Other electric accumulators not named above, including nickel-iron, nickel-zinc, sodium-sulphur and flow battery systems.
Describe chemistry, voltage and capacity; classify correctly for transport as many contain corrosive or reactive materials. Batteries are dangerous goods: lithium cells and packs fall under UN 3480/3481/3090/3091 (UN 38.3 test summary, state of charge limits, special packing), lead-acid under UN 2794/2800, nickel-cadmium or hydride under UN 2795/3496; provide MSDS, correct class labels and carrier approvals, and check destination battery marking and recycling rules.
Related HSN Codes (Heading 8507)
- 8507, the expression "electric accumulators" includes those presented with ancillary components which contribute to the accumulators function of storing and supply-ing energy or protect it from damage, such as electrical connectors, temperature control devices (for example, thermistors) and circuit protFree
- 85071000Lead-acid, of a kind used for startingFree
- 85072000Other lead-acid accumulatorsFree
- 85073000Nickel-cadmiumFree
- 85075000Nickel-metal hydrideFree
- 85076000Lithium-ionFree
Frequently Asked Questions
No. HSN 85078000 is classified as Free under DGFT ITC(HS) policy, so it can be exported from India without an export license or permit.
They are other rechargeable batteries such as nickel-iron and flow types.
HSN 85078000 falls under Chapter 85 and Heading 8507 of India's customs tariff schedule.
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