Homes, hotels and hostels heat water with electric geysers and immersion heaters; India exports many to Africa and the Middle East.
HSN code 85161000 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
Electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters, including geysers and immersion rods, which must conform to Indian Standard IS 302.
Water heaters need pressure, safety and energy compliance; state capacity in litres, wattage and tank lining, drain water and ship upright with foam. Appliances need electrical safety, EMC and energy label compliance for the destination (CE, BIS IS 302, UL, GS), correct voltage, frequency and plug, and RoHS declarations; pack in retail or foam-lined cartons with manuals, and state wattage and model on the invoice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No. HSN 85161000 is classified as Free under DGFT ITC(HS) policy, so it can be exported from India without an export license or permit.
They are electric geysers, storage water heaters and immersion heaters.
HSN 85161000 falls under Chapter 85 and Heading 8516 of India's customs tariff schedule.
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