General ways of identification of the Low Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear under EEQCO as per phased implementation plan - Customs - Instruction No. 28 /2024

Instruction No. 28 /2024-Customs F. No.401/105/2024-Part (1) Government of India Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue (Central Board of Indirect Taxes Customs) ******** Dated 12-11-2024 To All Principal Chief Commissioners/ Chief Commissioners of Customs/Customs (Preventive)/Customs Central Taxes. All Principal Commissioners/Commissioners of Customs/Customs (Preventive). All Pr. Director General/Director Generals under CBIC. Subject: General ways of identification of the Low Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear under EEQCO as per phased implementation plan - reg. Madam/Sir, Reference is invited to HEI Division, Ministry of Heavy Industries Office Memorandum dated 01.11.2024 issued from File No. 8(1)/2021-HEI (copy attached) on the above subject. 2. Vide the above OM dated 01.11.2024, it has been informed that the Ministry of Heavy Industries has issued Electrical Equipment Quality Control Order (EEQCO), 2020 (page-13/c) for Low Voltage Switchgear. The first phase of the EEQCO is scheduled to come into effect from 10.11.2024. 3. In this regard, the Ministry of Heavy Industries has shared a document (attached as Appendix-A to the said OM) highlighting general ways of identification of the product under EEQCO as per the phased implementation plan for ready reference. 4. It is requested that necessary action may be taken to sensitize officers under your jurisdiction regarding the said matter. 5. The difficulties, if any, may be brought to the notice of the Board. Hindi version follows. Yours faithfully, DHANANJAY SINGH Under Secretary to the Government of India Email: [email protected] Tele: 011-23094012 Encls: as above. File No.8(1)/2021-HEI Government of India Ministry of Heavy Industries (HEI Division) Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi Dated: 1st November 2024 Office Memorandum Subject: General ways of identification of the Low Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear under EEQCO as per phased implementation plan. The undersigned is directed to inform that the Ministry of Heavy Industries has issued the Electrical Equipment Quality Control Order (EEQCO), 2020, for Low Voltage Switchgear. The first phase of the EEQCO is scheduled to come into effect from 10th November 2024. 2. In this regard, document highlighting general ways of identification of the product under EEQCO as per the phased implementation plan is enclosed at Appendix-A for reference. 3. It is requested to circulate the same to respective Customs Units/ Offices for ready reference. 4. This has the approval of Competent Authority. Enclosure: As mentioned above. (Swaminathan N) Under Secretary to Govt. Of India