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HS Code for Mixer Grinder in India: Import Duty, BIS and Compliance
By Abhishek Sadashiv · 16 years of experience in global logistics · Updated 5 October 2026 · 5 min read
Usual HS code for mixer grinder (import)
8509 40 10
Domestic food grinders. A mixer grinder is a motor-driven kitchen appliance, so it goes to 8509, not heating or industrial lines.
The mixer grinder is the most Indian kitchen appliance there is. Every home has one, and a lot of brands now source the motor body or the whole unit from China. Importers often ask me if it's the same code as a blender or a food processor. The answer is mostly yes, with a split you should know about.
Here's how I'd approach it.
The usual HS code: 8509 40 10
| Level | Code | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Chapter | 85 | Electrical machinery and equipment |
| Heading | 8509 | Electro-mechanical domestic appliances with self-contained electric motor |
| Subheading | 8509 40 | Food grinders and mixers; fruit or vegetable juice extractors |
| Tariff item | 8509 40 10 | Food grinders |
A mixer grinder has a motor built into its base that drives blades in a jar. That makes it an electro-mechanical domestic appliance, which is exactly heading 8509. Its main job is grinding (masalas, chutneys, batter), which is why the Indian tariff item for food grinders is the usual fit.
Why not 8509 40 90, 8516 or 8438?
The most common question is the last two digits. India splits 8509 40 into food grinders (10) and other (90). A juicer, a hand blender or a simple smoothie blender is often filed under 90. A mixer grinder with grinding jars sits more naturally under 10. If your product is a "juicer mixer grinder" combo, the main function decides, and this is where a lookup helps.
Two wrong headings also turn up. 8516 is for heating appliances, and a mixer doesn't heat. 8438 is for industrial food-processing machinery. A heavy commercial grinder for a hotel kitchen can be argued there, but a household mixer grinder cannot.
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Check my mixer grinder →What decides the final classification
- Main function: grinding (40 10) vs blending, juicing or whisking (40 90).
- Domestic or industrial: commercial wet grinders and large kitchen machines can move to 8438.
- Motor in the base or not: a jar or blade set imported alone is a part, not the appliance.
- Heating feature: a "cooking blender" that heats soup can be argued differently. Check it.
How import duty is worked out
Duty is calculated on the assessable value (CIF in rupees): Basic Customs Duty, then the Social Welfare Surcharge on that duty, then IGST on the total. Rates change by Budget notification, so check the current rate for your exact tariff item on the day you file.
Run your model through a lookup, or use the free import duty calculator. For marketplace pricing, the landed cost calculator gives you the full cost per unit.
Compliance checklist for mixer grinders
| Requirement | Status | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| BIS certification (QCO) | 🔴 Mandatory | Food processors and grinders are under the Safety of Household, Commercial and Similar Electrical Appliances QCO, in force from 1 October 2026 for most manufacturers. The manufacturer needs a BIS licence and the ISI mark. |
| E-waste EPR | 🟠 Check | Many kitchen appliances are in Schedule I of the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022. If yours is covered, the importer needs EPR registration with CPCB. |
| Legal Metrology | 🔴 For retail packs | Importer name and address, MRP, net quantity, month of import and customer care details. |
| Spare jars and blades | 🟠 Check | Parts imported separately are classified as parts and may need their own entry. |
🔴 Mandatory · 🟠 Check · 🟢 Not required
Mistakes that cost importers money
- Using 8509 40 90 for every model without checking whether "food grinder" fits better.
- Calling a household unit "industrial" to use 8438. Customs looks at the product, not the label.
- Importing a new wattage variant that isn't covered by the BIS licence.
- Shipping jars and bodies separately without thinking about how each part is classified.
My advice
Indian buyers are fussy about mixer grinders: wattage, jar count, motor warranty. Your compliance should be just as tight. Check the code for your exact combination of jars and functions, and get the BIS licence confirmed before production starts.
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16 years of experience in global logistics
Built EximSetu after 16 years in global logistics, watching shipments get held, reassessed or delayed because of a wrong HS code or a missed compliance step. Every guide here is written from that experience, for the people who actually move cargo.
Frequently asked questions
▸What is the HS code for a mixer grinder in India?
A household mixer grinder is usually classified under 8509 40 10 (food grinders), within heading 8509 for domestic appliances with a built-in motor.
▸What is the difference between 8509 40 10 and 8509 40 90?
India splits 8509 40 into food grinders (10) and other (90). Grinding-focused mixer grinders usually go to 10; blenders, juicers and similar often go to 90.
▸Do mixer grinders need BIS certification?
Yes. Food processors and grinders are covered by the household electrical appliances Quality Control Order, in force from 1 October 2026 for most manufacturers.
▸Is a commercial mixer grinder the same HS code?
Not always. Heavy commercial or industrial food-processing machines can fall under 8438. Household units stay in 8509.
Related HS codes
🧭 Full guide: How to Find the Correct HS Code for Your Product in India →This page is general information, not legal advice. The usual code can change with the exact product, and rates and rules change by notification. Always confirm for your exact product with your customs broker or the official notification.