Without fittings

Metal-reinforced vulcanised rubber hoses without fittings for LPG

BIS QCO APPLICABLE · ISI MARK SCHEME · IS 9573

HSN 4009 21 00 (metal-reinforced vulcanised rubber tubes, pipes and hoses without fittings) is covered by a Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Order. Conformity to IS 9573 (Part 1):2017 and IS 9573 (Part 2):2017 is mandatory under the ISI Mark Scheme with effect from 28 January 2020, by virtue of the Rubber Hose for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Quality Control) Order, 2020. No separate customs-clearance overlay beyond the BIS QCO applies to this tariff line.

What this is

HSN code

4009 21 00

Chapter

40 · Rubber and articles thereof

BIS QCO

Applicable · ISI Mark Scheme · CM/L required

Indian Standard

IS 9573 (Part 1):2017 · effective 28-01-2020

Applicable Partner Government Agencies

BISBIS·Bureau of Indian Standards

Compliance steps

1
Source only from a Bureau of Indian Standards CM/L-licensed manufacturer holding a current licence against IS 9573 (Part 1):2017 and IS 9573 (Part 2):2017 for LPG rubber hose. Verify the supplier's CM/L number, licensed product scope, and manufacturing facility on the BIS online register before placing the purchase order.
Rubber Hose for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Quality Control) Order, 2020 · S.O. 478(E) dated 28-01-2020
2
Ensure each hose bears the ISI mark and the supplier's CM/L number under Scheme-I of Schedule-II to the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. The mark must appear on the product itself; marking on packaging alone does not satisfy the statutory requirement.
Scheme-I of Schedule-II to the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018 · Rubber Hose for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Quality Control) Order, 2020
3
Obtain and retain the supplier's test reports demonstrating conformity to the pressure rating, burst strength, ageing resistance, and dimensional tolerance requirements of IS 9573 (Part 1):2017 and IS 9573 (Part 2):2017. These records must be available for customs inspection at the port of entry.
IS 9573 (Part 1):2017 · IS 9573 (Part 2):2017 · S.O. 478(E) dated 28-01-2020
4
Quote the supplier's BIS CM/L number on the bill of entry. Customs verifies the CM/L in real time against the BIS register; an absent, expired, or scope-mismatched licence triggers consignment detention, demurrage, and potential re-export or confiscation.
BIS Act, 2016 · Rubber Hose for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Quality Control) Order, 2020 · Customs Act, 1962

A word of counsel

The single most common error on this tariff line is treating the IS 9573 obligation as a single-part standard. The Rubber Hose for LPG (Quality Control) Order, 2020 requires conformity to both Part 1 and Part 2 of IS 9573:2017; a CM/L that covers only one part does not satisfy the full QCO scope. Importers who verify only the base IS number on the BIS register without checking part-specific coverage routinely face detention when customs identifies the part-scope gap at the port.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 4009 21 00 require BIS certification?

Yes. Rubber hose for LPG classified under this tariff line requires Bureau of Indian Standards certification under the ISI Mark Scheme against IS 9573 (Part 1):2017 and IS 9573 (Part 2):2017, with effect from 28 January 2020 under S.O. 478(E).

Does the BIS QCO apply to all metal-reinforced rubber hoses without fittings or only to LPG hoses?

The Rubber Hose for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Quality Control) Order, 2020 scopes the obligation to LPG service hoses conforming to IS 9573. Metal-reinforced rubber hoses for other fluid services may fall under the same tariff line but are not within the notified QCO scope.

Are both parts of IS 9573 required, or is Part 1 alone sufficient?

Both parts are required. The CCR and S.O. 478(E) reference IS 9573 (Part 1):2017 and IS 9573 (Part 2):2017 together; a CM/L covering only one part does not satisfy the full QCO obligation.

Does a single CM/L licence cover all hose dimensions and pressure classes from the same manufacturer?

No. A CM/L licence is scope-specific by product specification, pressure rating, and manufacturing facility; hoses outside the licensed scope or from an unlicensed plant are not covered and will be detained at customs.

Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: BIS / Indian Customs CUSDATA.