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Importing electronics and appliances from Germany into India: BIS, CE marking and duty

Goods made in Germany need the same Indian approvals as any other import: the German factory holds the BIS licence through an Indian representative, and you as importer handle EPR, Legal Metrology and WPC. A CE marking or EU test report does not replace Indian testing.

India's imports from Germany, 2025-26
US$ 19,478.60 million
Chapter 84 machinery
US$ 5,545.51 million
Chapter 85 electrical goods
US$ 2,469.45 million
Appliance ISI licences
11 under IS 302
On this page
  1. Key facts
  2. Who does what when you import electronics from Germany?
  3. Which electronics does India import from Germany?
  4. How many BIS licences do factories in Germany hold?
  5. Which ISI-mark products do German factories already hold licences for?
  6. Does CE marking or a German test report count in India?
  7. Can a lab in Germany test products for BIS, WPC or MTCTE?
  8. How does a factory in Germany get BIS CRS registration?
  9. Do BIS officers inspect factories in Germany?
  10. Worked example: what does it cost to bring a German storage water heater to India?
  11. Does a trade agreement cut duty on goods from Germany?
  12. Are there anti-dumping duties on goods from Germany?
  13. Which approvals fall on you, the Indian importer of German goods?
  14. What should you check with a supplier in Germany before you pay?
  15. Which documents does Customs want for a shipment from Germany?
  16. What goes wrong with goods from Germany, and how do you fix it?
  17. Where can you get help with labs, consultants and tools?
  18. Frequently asked questions
  19. Sources

Key facts at a glance

India's imports from Germany, 2025-26
US$ 19,478.60 million[1]
Chapter 84 machinery
US$ 5,545.51 million[1]
Chapter 85 electrical goods
US$ 2,469.45 million[1]
Largest electrical line
Switches, plugs and similar (HS 8536): US$ 411.01 million[1]
FMCS (ISI) licences in Germany
127 records, 120 operative[2]
Appliance ISI licences
11 under IS 302[2]
CRS test reports
Only from BIS-recognised labs[3]
FMCS fee currency
US dollars outside SAARC[4]
WPC ETA
Rs 10,000 per model[5]
India–EU FTA
Concluded 27 January 2026; not yet in force[6]
Switchgear ISI licences
8 under IS/IEC 60947, all operative[2]

Checked 1 November 2026 against the regulator's own documents.

Who does what when you import electronics from Germany?

India does not run a separate approval system for goods from Germany. The work splits the same way it does for every foreign source. BIS product approvals belong to the factory in Germany that makes the goods. Environmental, packaging and radio approvals belong to the business in India that imports and sells them.

The CRS licence goes to the manufacturer for each factory, not to an importer or trader[7]. Even so, the ban on covered goods without the Standard Mark applies to anyone who imports them[7], and the BIS Act counts importers, distributors and sellers as persons bound by it[8]. So the German factory's licence must cover your exact model before the goods leave Hamburg or Bremerhaven.

Who holds each Indian approval for electronics made in Germany
ApprovalHeld byWhat you, the Indian importer, do
BIS CRSThe factory in Germany, per manufacturing unit[7]Check the R-number covers your model and brand; you may act as the factory's AIR[9]
BIS ISI mark via FMCSThe factory in Germany, after a BIS factory visit[10]Confirm the licence before ordering QCO products such as plugs or appliances
AIR nominationNominated by the factory on Form IV[3]Can be the Indian brand owner, a branch office or another Indian entity[9]
EPR: e-wasteThe importer who offers the goods for sale[11]Register on the CPCB portal before selling[11]
EPR: batteriesThe importer of batteries or equipment containing them[12]Register with CPCB before importing[13]
EPR: plastic packagingThe importer of goods in plastic packaging[14]Register on the plastic EPR portal
Legal MetrologyAnyone who imports a commodity for sale[15]Register within 90 days of starting imports[15]
WPC ETAThe importer or authorised Indian representative[16]File the self-declaration for each wireless model[17]
TEC MTCTEThe foreign maker, through an Indian company importing its equipment[18]Act as the AIR for notified telecom gear such as Wi-Fi routers

Which electronics does India import from Germany?

India imported goods worth US$ 19,478.60 million from Germany in 2025-26, against US$ 18,947.62 million in 2024-25[1]. This is a machinery relationship more than a consumer-electronics one: chapter 84 machinery was US$ 5,545.51 million[1], more than double the US$ 2,469.45 million of chapter 85 electrical goods[1].

The biggest electrical lines are switching and protection apparatus at US$ 411.01 million[1] and transformers and converters at US$ 280.64 million[1]. Computers under HS 8471 more than doubled to US$ 128.76 million[1]. Home appliances are a niche: water heaters, irons, microwave ovens and similar electro-thermic appliances came to US$ 23.37 million[1] and refrigerators to US$ 26.36 million[1].

Selected electronics and appliance imports from Germany, 2025-26 (April to March), Ministry of Commerce TradeStat
HS headingImports 2025-26Indian approvals that usually apply
HS 8536: Switches, plugs, sockets, relays up to 1,000 VUS$ 411.01 million (2024-25: US$ 332.93 million)[1]ISI mark for plugs and sockets under IS 1293[19]; see electrical accessories QCO[20]
HS 8504: Transformers and static converters, incl. adaptersUS$ 280.64 million (2024-25: US$ 205.94 million)[1]Chargers and adapters[21], LED drivers[22] and UPS[21]: CRS
HS 8471: Computers, incl. laptopsUS$ 128.76 million (2024-25: US$ 54.54 million)[1]Laptops: CRS[22]; DGFT import authorisation reported for laptops and tablets[23]
HS 8541: Semiconductor devices, incl. solar cells and LEDsUS$ 115.19 million (2024-25: US$ 78.26 million)[1]Solar modules assembled from cells are a CRS category[21]
HS 8517: Phones, routers and other transmission apparatus, with partsUS$ 93.88 million (2024-25: US$ 71.83 million)[1]Phones: CRS[22] and WPC ETA[5]. Routers: MTCTE[24]
HS 8443: Printers and printing machineryUS$ 84.47 million (2024-25: US$ 64.53 million)[1]Printers: CRS[21]
HS 8516: Water heaters, room heaters, irons, microwave ovensUS$ 23.37 million (2024-25: US$ 21.53 million)[1]Microwave ovens: CRS[21]; water heaters: BEE label[25]
HS 8418: Refrigerators and freezers, with partsUS$ 26.36 million (2024-25: US$ 24.19 million)[1]Refrigerators: BEE mandatory label[25]; check the 2026 appliances QCO[26]

How many BIS licences do factories in Germany hold?

We could not find a BIS count of CRS registrations by country, so there is no official figure for German factories under CRS. Germany has no entries on BIS's list of CCTV registrations meeting the security Essential Requirements[27].

For the ISI mark, BIS's FMCS list showed 127 records for Germany on 30 October 2026, 120 operative and 7 deferred[2]. Appliances feature more than for most countries: 11 licences under IS 302 for household electrical appliances, including instantaneous water heaters, range hoods and commercial dispensing appliances, plus 1 for household refrigerators, 3 for three-phase AC motors and 5 for copper strip[2].

Which ISI-mark products do German factories already hold licences for?

Mostly appliances, electrical components and industrial materials, and nearly all of them are live. Of Germany's 127 FMCS records, 120 were operative on 30 October 2026[2], a far healthier ratio than China's 23 of 256[28]. That makes it more likely that a German supplier of an ISI-mark product already holds a usable licence.

The groups that matter to electronics and appliance importers are household appliances under IS 302, including instantaneous water heaters and range hoods[2], and low-voltage switchgear under the IS/IEC 60947 series, where 8 German records were all operative on 1 November 2026, including ABB's Stotz-Kontakt plant[2]. Switchgear matters because switching apparatus under HS 8536 is Germany's largest electrical export line to India[1].

One caution applies to every country: across the whole FMCS list, 428 records marked operative showed a validity date before 1 November 2026, including 8 German ones[2]. The list may lag renewals, so ask the supplier for the current licence document as well.

German FMCS records relevant to electrical and appliance importers
Product groupIndian StandardGerman recordsRelated guide
Household electrical appliances (water heaters, range hoods, dispensers)IS 30211[2]Water heaters, electrical appliances QCO
Low-voltage switchgearIS/IEC 60947 series8, all operative[2]Electrical accessories QCO
Household refrigeratorsIS 17550 (Part 1)1[2]Refrigerators
Three-phase AC motorsIS 126153[2]Machinery safety QCO
Copper stripIS 18975[2]-

Does CE marking or a German test report count in India?

No. India's BIS schemes rest on Indian Standards and Indian-recognised labs, not on EU conformity.

  • CRS. Test reports are accepted only from labs established, maintained or recognised by BIS for the product[3]. On 1 November 2026, all 68 lab entries BIS listed for IS 13252 (Part 1) were in India[29]. A CE declaration or a report from a German notified body is not on the accepted list.
  • The standard may still match. Many Indian standards follow IEC texts. IS/IEC 62368-1:2023, which replaced IS 13252 (Part 1) and IS 616 in the CRS schedule[30], is identical to IEC 62368-1:2023[31]. That makes testing easier, but the report still has to come from a BIS-recognised lab.
  • FMCS. For ISI-mark goods, BIS itself visits the German factory and has samples tested independently[10].
  • RoHS. India has its own RoHS limits for electrical and electronic equipment[11]. EU RoHS data from the German maker is the natural starting point for your Indian declaration.

Can a lab in Germany test products for BIS, WPC or MTCTE?

BIS CRS: plan on testing in India. A test report counts only if it comes from a lab established, maintained or recognised by BIS for that product[3]. When we checked BIS's laboratory search on 1 November 2026, all 68 lab entries listed for IS 13252 (Part 1) were in India[29], and none of the 54 lab entries listed for IS/IEC 62368 showed a location outside India[32]. So samples from Germany normally travel to an Indian lab, and a report from a German lab for its home certification does not replace it.

WPC ETA: an accredited lab anywhere. The self-declaration asks that the RF test report come from an accredited laboratory and that you state the lab's name and country[16]. A report from an accredited lab in Germany can therefore support an ETA filing.

MTCTE: foreign labs only from non-border countries. Germany does not share a land border with India, so the 2025 telecom conformity rules allow an ILAC-accredited lab there to be recognised as a Conformity Assessment Body for MTCTE[33]. Check TEC's current list before relying on one.

How does a factory in Germany get BIS CRS registration?

Most consumer electronics from Germany fall under the Compulsory Registration Scheme: phones, laptops, earphones, power adapters, CCTV cameras, lithium cells and more. CRS is BIS's Scheme-II and rests on the manufacturer's self-declaration of conformity backed by a lab report[7]. The factory applies online on crsbis.in[34]. These are the steps from the factory's side.

  1. 1
    Get portal login

    The factory uploads its business licence in English, or a certified translation, showing the factory name and address and manufacturing in its scope[34]. A German Handelsregister extract needs a certified English translation.

  2. 2
    Generate a test request and ship samples to India

    The factory generates a test request on the portal and picks a BIS-recognised lab. Samples and the test request must reach that lab within 60 days, with the portal QR code on the sample[34].

  3. 3
    Test to the Indian Standard

    Reports are accepted from labs established, maintained or recognised by BIS for the product[3]. Series models can be added with supplementary reports that refer to an accepted original report[3].

  4. 4
    Apply within 90 days of the report

    The report must be no more than 90 days old when BIS receives the application[3]. The factory files Form I with the AIR nomination letter and a notarised affidavit[35].

  5. 5
    Courier the original affidavit

    The affidavit goes on Rs 100 non-judicial stamp paper[36]. The original must reach BIS within 30 days of online submission[35].

  6. 6
    Answer queries and receive the R-number

    BIS aims to finish within 20 working days if everything is right first time[3]. Otherwise it issues a notice giving at least 30 days to fix the problem[3].

Do BIS officers inspect factories in Germany?

It depends on the scheme.

CRS: no factory visit in the official steps. The listed steps are lab testing and an online application[34].

ISI mark through FMCS: yes. Products under a Quality Control Order that need the ISI mark are certified for foreign factories under the Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme. BIS scrutinises the application, visits the factory to check its manufacturing and testing set-up and draw samples, has the samples tested independently, and then grants the licence[10]. For a factory in Germany that means:

  • Apply online. From 1 June 2026 BIS accepts FMCS applications only through the Manakonline portal[37].
  • Pay in dollars. Applicants outside SAARC pay in equivalent US dollars, by RTGS, NEFT or SWIFT, net of bank charges[4].
  • Pay for the inspection trip. Fees match Indian Scheme-I licensees, plus per-diem, air tickets, visa and insurance for the BIS officers and a Rs 10,000 contingency payment[4]. Visit charges are Rs 7,000 per man-day[4].
  • Give a bank guarantee. After grant the factory signs an agreement and indemnity bond and gives a USD 10,000 performance bank guarantee[10].
  • Allow about six months. BIS says FMCS licences take on average around six months from a complete application[10].
  • Expect surveillance. BIS keeps visiting licensed factories and buys samples from the market[38].

German appliance makers already hold 11 IS 302 licences[2]. The Safety of Household, Commercial and Similar Electrical Appliances (Quality Control) Order, 2026 was issued on 6 April 2026 with implementation on 1 October 2026[26]; check its schedule for your appliance.

Worked example: what does it cost to bring a German storage water heater to India?

Expect two separate bills: the German factory pays BIS for an FMCS licence, including the officers' trip, and you pay for BEE, EPR and Legal Metrology. Storage water heaters need the ISI mark under the 2025 water heating order, to IS 302-2-21 and IS 2082[39], and they are on BEE's mandatory star-label list[25].

The FMCS visit charge is per man-day[4], so the total depends on how long the officers stay; as an illustration only, four man-days would be Rs 28,000. Marking fees are set standard by standard, and the minimum can be large: for flashlights it is Rs 2,87,000 a year for a large enterprise[40]. Check the figure for your IS on Manakonline before budgeting. The ISI licence cost guide and FMCS fees page break these down.

German storage water heater: main approval costs (excluding GST, testing, travel and marking fees)
ItemAmountWho pays
FMCS application feeRs 1,000, paid in US dollars[4]German factory
Inspection visitRs 7,000 per man-day[4]German factory
Contingency paymentRs 10,000, plus officers' tickets, visa and per-diem[4]German factory
Annual licence feeRs 1,000[4]German factory
Performance bank guaranteeUSD 10,000[10]German factory
BEE company registrationRs 5,000 one-time[25]Indian importer
BEE label feeRs 5 per heater[41]Indian importer
E-waste EPR registration (sales just started)Rs 10,000[42]Indian importer
LMPC importer registrationRs 500[15]Indian importer

Does a trade agreement cut duty on goods from Germany?

Not yet. Neither Germany nor the EU is among India's FTA partners in the Commerce Ministry's July 2026 table[43], so German goods pay normal (MFN) duty today.

India–EU FTA. India and the EU announced the conclusion of their free trade agreement on 27 January 2026, but tariff benefits apply only once it enters into force[6]. The Commerce Minister was reported as saying it would be signed in December 2026 and enter into force in February–March 2027[44]. Until then, no EU preference can be claimed.

India–EFTA TEPA. India's agreement with the EFTA states entered into force in October 2025[45]. Germany is not an EFTA member, so it does not apply to German goods.

When the EU agreement does take effect, any claim will run through CAROTAR, which applies whenever a preferential rate is claimed[46]. You will need to hold origin information showing the product meets the rule[47], so it is worth asking German suppliers now how they will document origin.

Are there anti-dumping duties on goods from Germany?

Anti-dumping duty is imposed by a Finance Ministry customs notification under section 9A of the Customs Tariff Act, after final findings by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies; it usually runs for five years and is paid in rupees[48]. It is charged on top of basic customs duty and applies whatever approvals the product has. No Indian duty in force names Germany alone; German goods are caught when a notification covers the European Union. The EU measures in force are on chemicals, not electronics. One EU duty also ended in 2026: the n-butanol renewal of July 2026 covers only Malaysia, South Africa and the USA, dropping the EU[49].

This is a selection of duties in force on 1 November 2026, chosen for relevance to electronics and appliance importers; it is not a complete list. Check the CBIC notification for your exact product and producer before you price an order.

Selected anti-dumping duties on goods from the European Union (including Germany) in force on 1 November 2026
ProductDuty on goods from this countryNotification and term
Toluene di-isocyanate (TDI 80:20)USD 221.04 per tonne for Covestro Deutschland AG; USD 264.96 for other EU producers not named[50]03/2026-Customs (ADD), five years
Vitamin A palmitateUSD 11.09 per kg for any EU producer[51]14/2025-Customs (ADD), five years
Sodium cyanideUSD 13 to 230 per tonne for EU producers[52]10/2024-Customs (ADD), five years

Which approvals fall on you, the Indian importer of German goods?

These cannot be held by the factory in Germany. They sit with the business in India that imports and sells.

EPR for e-waste. A producer under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 includes anyone who offers imported electrical and electronic equipment for sale[11]. Imports are allowed only for products that meet the RoHS limits[11], so ask the factory for its RoHS data.

EPR for batteries. Importing batteries, or equipment containing them, makes you a producer[12], and CPCB says importers must register before importing[13].

EPR for plastic packaging. An importer of any commodity in plastic packaging is covered[14].

Legal Metrology. Every person who imports a commodity for sale must register its name and address[15], for a Rs 500 fee[15], within 90 days of starting[15]. Every retail pack must declare the importer's name and address and the country of origin[53]: that is Germany only if the goods were made there.

WPC ETA. Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and other licence-exempt radio devices need an ETA[5], filed by the importer or Indian representative at Rs 10,000 per model[5]. If you file as the German maker's representative, you need its authorisation letter[5].

BEE star label. Any company that makes, sells or imports an appliance on BEE's mandatory list must register with BEE, for a one-time Rs 5,000 fee[25]. The list includes refrigerators, room air conditioners, ceiling fans, storage water heaters, televisions and washing machines[25].

MTCTE. A foreign maker's telecom equipment is certified through an Indian company that imports it, acting as AIR[18]. Wi-Fi access points and CPE have needed MTCTE since 1 January 2024[24].

What should you check with a supplier in Germany before you pay?

Which documents does Customs want for a shipment from Germany?

The invoice, packing list and bill of lading or air waybill, plus every registration certificate the goods need, uploaded in eSanchit before the Bill of Entry is filed[56]. German shipments do not need a certificate of origin today, because no trade agreement gives German goods a lower rate[43].

File the Bill of Entry before the end of the day before arrival[57]. Keep the assessed Bill of Entry and supporting documents for five years[58]. Our customs clearance documents checklist lists the full set, and ICEGATE is where filing happens.

Documents for an electrical or appliance shipment from Germany
DocumentCode or sourceNote
Commercial invoiceeSanchit 380000[59]Mandatory upload[59]
Bill of lading (Hamburg, Bremerhaven) or air waybill705000 or 740000[59]Mandatory upload[59]
BIS CRS registration or FMCS licencecrsbis.in or BIS FMCS list[60][28]Must cover the exact model and factory
BEE registration and label approvalBEE portalFor appliances on the mandatory list[25]
EPR certificatesCPCB portalBattery, e-waste and plastic as they apply
Electrical parameters for componentsDeclared in the Bill of EntryWattage, voltage and frequency for transformers, motors and similar[61]

What goes wrong with goods from Germany, and how do you fix it?

The commonest mistake is assuming European approval is enough. It is not: FMCS accepts only test reports against the Indian Standard, never IEC or EN reports alone[62]. The other problems are the same paperwork mismatches BIS sees from every country[63].

Common problems with German supply and the fix
ProblemWhyFix
Supplier offers a CE declaration instead of BISCovered goods need the Standard Mark under a licence[7]Ask for the R-number or CML number before ordering
German distributor offers to apply for FMCSAn importer or trader cannot apply; the foreign manufacturer must[62]Get the factory to apply, with you or another Indian entity as AIR
AIR nominee rejectedAn FMCS AIR must be an Indian resident, at least a graduate, with no lab conflicts[64]Choose a qualified AIR before filing
Handelsregister extract refused at loginMissing or conflicting English translation[65]Upload a certified English translation
Goods made in the group's plant in another countryLicences are per manufacturing unit[7]Check the factory address on the licence
Licence renewal missedLate renewal costs Rs 5,000 and needs an extended bank guarantee[66]Set reminders with the licence renewal tool

Where can you get help with labs, consultants and tools?

Testing for BIS happens in India: BIS's Group-1 list of 30 October 2026 has 444 recognised labs, every one in India[67]. Choose one with our test labs guide and the city directories for Delhi NCR, Mumbai and Pune and Bengaluru.

German makers new to India often appoint a consultant to coordinate the FMCS visit and documents. See our BIS consultants directory, including Mumbai and Pune, where much German engineering business sits, and the ISI documents guide.

Free tools: the approval checker, the HS code approval finder, the compliance cost estimator and the label checker. Or ask us for a free compliance check.

Frequently asked questions

Is a CE-marked appliance legal to sell in India?

Not on CE alone. Goods covered by a BIS order cannot be imported or sold without conforming to the Indian Standard and carrying the Standard Mark[7]. The German factory needs the BIS licence first.

Does BIS inspect German factories?

For ISI-mark products under FMCS, yes: BIS visits the factory and draws samples before grant[10]. For CRS products, the official steps are testing and an online application with no factory visit listed[34].

Do German appliances need a BEE star label?

If the appliance is on BEE's mandatory list, such as refrigerators, washing machines or storage water heaters, yes[25]. The importer registers with BEE for a one-time Rs 5,000 fee[25].

Can a German lab test my router for MTCTE?

Germany does not border India, so an ILAC-accredited German lab can be recognised as a Conformity Assessment Body[33]. Recognition is case by case.

How long does an FMCS licence take for a German factory?

BIS says around six months on average from a complete application[10].

Is the India–EU free trade agreement in force?

No. The conclusion of negotiations was announced on 27 January 2026, and tariff benefits apply only on entry into force[6]. Signing was reported for December 2026[44].

Does the India–EFTA agreement cover German goods?

No. It entered into force in October 2025[45] but covers the EFTA states, and Germany is not one of them.

Can an Indian distributor of a German brand apply for the FMCS licence?

No. Under FMCS the foreign manufacturer must apply; an importer cannot apply on its behalf[62]. The distributor can be nominated as the Authorised Indian Representative if it meets the conditions[64].

Does BIS accept an EN or IEC test report from Germany for the ISI mark?

No. For FMCS, BIS accepts only test reports against the relevant Indian Standard, not IEC or other foreign standards[62]. Samples drawn at the factory are tested in BIS or BIS-recognised labs[62].

How long is an FMCS licence valid for a German factory?

It is granted initially for one to two years and can be renewed for one to five years, depending on the fees paid[66]. Renewal needs production details and an extended bank guarantee[66].

Do German storage water heaters need the ISI mark?

Yes. The 2025 water heating order requires the Standard Mark under Scheme-I for storage, instantaneous and immersion water heaters[39]. Storage heaters also need a BEE star label[25].

Sources 67 documents, 65 official

Each number in the text links to the document below. Labels show the type of source; see our editorial policy.

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  2. Official portal BIS, All FMCS list (country-wise list of licensees under the Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme) · 30 October 2026
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