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 MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 3rd May, 2024 S.O. 1896(E) . In exercise of the powers conferred by section 16, read with section 25 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 (11 of 2016), the Central Government, after consulting the Bureau of Indian Standards, is of the opinion that it is necessary or expedient so to do in the public interest, hereby makes the following Order to amend the Electrical Equipment (Quality Control) Order, 2020 and Electrical Equipment (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2023 namely:- 1. Short title and commencement. (1) This Order may be called the Electrical Equipment (Quality Control) Second Amendment Order, 2024. (2) It shall come into force from the date as mentioned in column (5) of the Table to this Order. 2. For the Table to the Electrical Equipment (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2023, the following Table shall be substituted, namely: - TABLE Sl. No. Electrical Equipment (Goods) Indian Standards Title of Indian Standard Date of Implementation Product Category Specific Requirement (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) 1.1. (a) Low - Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear: Circuit - Breakers IS/IEC 60947 : Part 2 : 2016 Low - Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear: Part 2 circuit - Breakers (First Revision) 10 th November 2024 AC Circuit - Breakers (Category A)- All ratings upto 630 A, upto 440V AC All test as per IS/IEC 60947 : Part 2 : 2016 except the test listed below in Sr. No. 1.1.(b) of this table. 1.1. (b) Low - Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear: Circuit - Breakers IS/IEC 60947 : Part 2 : 2016 Low - Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear: Part 2 circuit - Breakers (First Revision) 10 th May 2026* AC Circuit - Breakers (Category A)- All ratings upto 630 A, upto 440V AC Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) mentioned in Annex J and All test specified for specific application as mentioned in the Annexure(s) of the IS/IEC 60947 : Part 2 : 2016 1.2. (a) Low - Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear: Circuit Breakers IS/IEC 60947 : Part 2 : 2016 Low - Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear: Part 2 circuit - Breakers (First Revision) 10 th May 2025 AC Circuit - Breakers (Category - A)- All ratings above 630A , upto 440V AC All test as per IS/IEC 60947 : Part 2 : 2016 except the test listed below in Sr. No. 1.2. (b) of this table. 1.2. (b) Low - Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear: Circuit - Breakers IS/IEC 60947 : Part 2 : 2016 Low - Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear: Part 2 circuit - Breakers (First Revision) 10 th May 2026* AC Circuit - Breakers (Category - A)- All ratings above 630A , upto 440V AC Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) mentioned in Annex J and All test specified for specific application as mentioned in the Annexure(s) of the IS/IEC 60947 : Part 2 : 2016 1.3. (a) Low - Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear: Circuit Breakers IS/IEC 60947 : Part 2 : 2016 Low - Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear: Part 2 circuit - Breakers (First Revision) 10 th May 2025 AC Circuit Breakers (Category -B)- All ratings upto 2000 A, upto 440V AC All test as per IS/IEC 60947 : Part 2 : 2016 except the test listed below in Sr. No. 1.3.(b) of this table. 1.3. (b) Low - Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear: Circuit Breakers IS/IEC 60947 : Part 2 : 2016 Low - Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear: Part 2 circuit - Breakers (First Revision) 10 th May 2026* AC Circuit Breakers (Category -B)- All ratings upto 2000 A, upto 440V AC Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) mentioned in Annex J and All test specified for specific application as mentioned in the Annexure(s) of the IS/IEC 60947 : Part 2 : 2016 1.4 Low - Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear: Circuit Breakers IS/IEC 60947 : Part 2 : 2016 Low - Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear: Part 2 circuit - Breakers (First Revision) 10 th May 2026 AC Circuit - Breakers (Category - A)- All ratings, above 440V AC All test as per IS/IEC 60947 : Part 2 : 2016. 1.5 Low - Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear: Circuit Breakers IS/IEC 60947 : Part 2 : 2016 Low - Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear: Part 2 circuit - Breakers (First Revision) 10 th May 2026 AC Circuit - Breakers (Category- B)- ratings above 2000A, Upto 440V AC All test as per IS/IEC 60947 : Part 2 : 2016. 1.6 Low - Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear: Circuit Breakers IS/IEC 60947 : Part 2 : 2016 Low - Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear: Part 2 circuit - Breakers (First Revision) 10 th May 2027 AC Circuit - Breakers (Category - B)- All ratings, above 440V AC All test as per IS/IEC 60947 : Part 2 : 2016. 1.7 Low - Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear: Circuit Breakers IS/IEC 60947 : Part 2 : 2016 Low - Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear: Part 2 circuit - Breakers (First Revision) 10 th May 2027 DC Circuit - Breakers (Category - A)- All ratings All test as per IS/IEC 60947 : Part 2 : 2016. 1.8 Low - Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear: Circuit Breakers IS/IEC 60947 : Part 2 : 2016 Low - Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear: Part 2 circuit - Breakers (First Revision) 10 th May 2027 DC Circuit - Breakers (Category -B) - All ratings All test as per IS/IEC 60947 : Part 2 : 2016. 2.1 (a) Low - Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear: switches, disconnectors, switch disconnectors and fuse - Combination units IS/IEC 60947 : Part 3 : 2020 Low-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear Part 3 Switches, Disconnectors, Switch- Disconnectors and Fuse-Combination Units (Second Revision ) 10 th May 2025 All AC utilization categories Upto 250A, Upto 440V AC All test as per IS/IEC 60947 : Part 3 : 2020. except the test listed below in Sr. No. 2.1.(b) of this table. 2.1 (b) Low - Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear: switches, disconnectors, switch disconnectors and fuse - Combination units IS/IEC 60947 : Part 3 : 2020 Low-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear Part 3 Switches, Disconnectors, Switch- Disconnectors and Fuse-Combination Units (Second Revision ) 10 th May 2026* All AC utilization categories Upto 250A, Upto 440V AC Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) mentioned in clause 9.4 and all test specified for specific application as mentioned in the Annexure(s) of IS/IEC 60947 : Part 3 : 2020 2.2 Low - Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear: switches, disconnectors, switch disconnectors and fuse - Combination units IS/IEC 60947 : Part 3 : 2020 Low-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear Part 3 Switches, Disconnectors, Switch- Disconnectors and Fuse-Combination Units (Second Revision ) 10 th May 2026 All AC utilization categories Upto 630 A, Upto 440V AC All test as per IS/IEC 60947 : Part 3 : 2020. 2.3 Low - Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear: switches, disconnectors, switch disconnectors and fuse - Combination units IS/IEC 60947 : Part 3 : 2020 Low-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear Part 3 Switches, Disconnectors, Switch- Disconnectors and Fuse-Combination Units (Second Revision ) 10 th May 2027 All AC utilization categories Above 630 A, Upto 440V AC All test as per IS/IEC 60947 : Part 3 : 2020. 2.4 Low - Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear: switches, disconnectors, switch disconnectors and fuse - Combination units IS/IEC 60947 : Part 3 : 2020 Low-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear Part 3 Switches, Disconnectors, Switch- Disconnectors and Fuse-Combination Units (Second Revision ) 10 th May 2028 All AC utilization categories All ratings, above 440V AC All test as per IS/IEC 60947 : Part 3 : 2020. 2.5 Low - Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear: switches, disconnectors, switch disconnectors and fuse - Combination units IS/IEC 60947 : Part 3 : 2020 Low-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear Part 3 Switches, Disconnectors, Switch- Disconnectors and Fuse-Combination Units (Second Revision ) 10 th May 2028 All DC utilization categories, All ratings. All test as per IS/IEC 60947 : Part 3 : 2020. 3.1. (a) Low - Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear: electromechanical contactors and motor Starters IS/IEC 60947 : Part 4 : Sec 1 : 2018 Low-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear Part 4 Contactors and Motor-Starters Section 1 Electromechanical Contactors and Motor-Starters (Second Revision ) 10 th May 2025 Contactor -All AC utilization categories Upto 32A All test as per IS/IEC 60947 : Part 4 : Sec 1 : 2018. except the test listed below in Sr. No. 3.1.(b) of this table. 3.1. (b) Low - Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear: electromechanical contactors and motor Starters IS/IEC 60947 : Part 4 : Sec 1 : 2018 Low-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear Part 4 Contactors and Motor-Starters Section 1 Electromechanical Contactors and Motor-Starters (Second Revision ) 10 th May 2026* Contactor -All AC utilization categories Upto 32A Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) mentioned in clause 9.4 and all test specified for specific application as mentioned in the Annexure(s) of IS/IEC 60947 : Part 4 : Sec 1 : 2018. 3.2 Low - Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear: electromechanical contactors and motor Starters IS/IEC 60947 : Part 4 : Sec 1 : 2018 Low-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear Part 4 Contactors and Motor-Starters Section 1 Electromechanical Contactors and Motor-Starters (Second Revision ) 10 th May 2026 Contactor -All AC utilization categories, above 32A All test as per IS/IEC 60947 : Part 4 : Sec 1 : 2018. 3.3 Low - Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear: electromechanical contactors and motor Starters IS/IEC 60947 : Part 4 : Sec 1 : 2018 Low-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear Part 4 Contactors and Motor-Starters Section 1 Electromechanical Contactors and Motor-Starters (Second Revision ) 10 th May 2027 Starter- All AC utilization categories direct-on-line a.c. starter All test as per IS/IEC 60947 : Part 4 : Sec 1 : 2018. 3.4 Low - Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear: electromechanical contactors and motor Starters IS/IEC 60947 : Part 4 : Sec 1 : 2018 Low-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear Part 4 Contactors and Motor-Starters Section 1 Electromechanical Contactors and Motor-Starters (Second Revision ) 10 th May 2028 Starter- All AC utilization categories. All other Starters All test as per IS/IEC 60947 : Part 4 : Sec 1 : 2018. 3.5 Low - Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear: electromechanical contactors and motor Starters IS/IEC 60947 : Part 4 : Sec 1 : 2018 Low-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear Part 4 Contactors and Motor-Starters Section 1 Electromechanical Contactors and Motor-Starters (Second Revision ) 10 th May 2028 All DC utilization categories. All DC ratings All test as per IS/IEC 60947 : Part 4 : Sec 1 : 2018. 4. Low - Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear: a.c. semiconductor motor controllers and starters IS/IEC 60947 : Part 4 : Sec 2 : 2020 Low - Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear: Part 4 Contactors and Motor - Starters: Sec 2 Semiconductor Motor Controllers and Starters and Soft Starters (Second Revision) 10 th May 2025 All types of product ratings All test as per IS/IEC 60947 : Part 4 : Sec 2 : 2020. 5. Low - Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear: a.c. semiconductor motor controllers and contactors for non - Motor loads IS/IEC 60947 : Part 4 : Sec 3 : 2020 Low-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear Part 4 Contactors and Motor-Starters Section 3 Semiconductor Controllers and Semiconductor Contactors for Non-Motor Loads ( Third Revision ) 10 th May 2025 All types of product ratings All test as per IS/IEC 60947 : Part 4 : Sec 3 : 2020. 6.1. (a) Low - Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear: electromechanical control circuit devices IS/IEC 60947 : Part 5 : Sec 1 : 2016 Low-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear Part 5 Control Circuit Devices and Switching Elements Section 1 Electromechanical Control Circuit Devices (Second Revision ) 10 th May 2025 All AC utilization categories Upto 440V AC All test as per IS/IEC 60947 : Part 5 : Sec 1 : 2016. except the test listed below in Sr. No. 6.1(b) of this table. 6.1. (b) Low - Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear: electromechanical control circuit devices IS/IEC 60947 : Part 5 : Sec 1 : 2016 Low-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear Part 5 Control Circuit Devices and Switching Elements Section 1 Electromechanical Control Circuit Devices (Second Revision ) 10 th May 2026* All AC utilization categories Upto 440V AC Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) test mentioned in clause 8.3 and all test specified for specific application as mentioned in the Annexure(s) of IS/IEC 60947 : Part 5 : Sec 1 : 2016. 6.2 Low - Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear: electromechanical control circuit devices IS/IEC 60947 : Part 5 : Sec 1 : 2016 Low-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear Part 5 Control Circuit Devices and Switching Elements Section 1 Electromechanical Control Circuit Devices (Second Revision ) 10 th May 2026 All AC utilization categories Above 440V AC All test as per IS/IEC 60947: Part 5 : Sec 1 : 2016. 6.3 Low - Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear: electromechanical control circuit devices IS/IEC 60947 : Part 5 : Sec 1 : 2016 Low-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear Part 5 Control Circuit Devices and Switching Elements Section 1 Electromechanical Control Circuit Devices (Second Revision ) 10 th May 2027 All DC utilization categories, All DC ratings All test as per IS/IEC 60947 : Part 5 : Sec 1 : 2016 7. Low - Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear proximity switches IS/IEC 60947 : Part 5 : Sec 2 : 2019 Low-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear Part 5 Control Circuit Devices and Switching Elements Section 2 Proximity Switches ( First Revision ) 10 th May 2025 All types of product ratings All test as per IS/IEC 60947 : Part 5 : Sec 2 : 2019. 8.1 Low - Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear: electrical emergency stop devices with mechanical latching function IS/IEC 60947 : Part 5 : Sec 5 : 2016 Low-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear Part 5 Control Circuit Devices and Switching Elements Section 5 Electrical emergency stop devices with mechanical latching function 10 th May 2025 All devices with button type actuator All test as per IS/IEC 60947 : Part 5 : Sec 5 : 2016. 8.2 Low - Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear: electrical emergency stop devices with mechanical latching function IS/IEC 60947 : Part 5 : Sec 5 : 2016 Low-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear Part 5 Control Circuit Devices and Switching Elements Section 5 Electrical emergency stop devices with mechanical latching function 10 th May 2026 All devices with all types of actuator All test as per IS/IEC 60947 : Part 5 : Sec 5 : 2016. Note.- A product grouping guideline for obtaining a license from certifying and enforcing authority, i.e., Bureau of Indian Standards in this regard will be issued separately with the approval of the Competent Authority, if required. * Subjected to the condition that Manufacturer shall submit declaration to Bureau of Indian Standards for submission of a report of test compliance by 10th [F. No. 8(1)/2018-HEI-Part(1)] VIJAY MITTAL, Jt. Secy. Note.- The principal Order, i.e., the Electrical Equipment (Quality Control) Order, 2020 was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (ii), vide notification number S.O. 4044(E), dated the 11th November, 2020. Subsequently, extension in timelines for the implementation was given through notification number S.O. 4492(E), dated the 18th October, 2021 and S.O. 5083(E), dated the 28th October, 2022. Further, amended through the Electrical Equipment (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2023 published in the Gazette of India, vide notification number S.O. 2132(E), dated the 9th May, 2023.