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New pneumatic rubber tyres for motorcycles (diagonal and radial ply)

BIS QCO APPLICABLE · ISI MARK SCHEME · IS 15627 · BEE OVERLAY

HSN 4011 40 90 (new pneumatic rubber tyres for motorcycles) is covered by a Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Order. Conformity to IS 15627 is mandatory under the ISI Mark Scheme pursuant to the Pneumatic Tyres and Tubes for Automotive Vehicles (Quality Control) Order, 2009, with import restrictions operative from 22 January 2019. Bureau of Energy Efficiency labelling compliance applies as a separate customs-clearance overlay.

What this is

HSN code

4011 40 90

Chapter

40 · Rubber and articles thereof

BIS QCO

Applicable · ISI Mark Scheme · CM/L required

Indian Standard

IS 15627 · effective 22-01-2019

Applicable Partner Government Agencies

BEEBEE·Bureau of Energy Efficiency

BISBIS·Bureau of Indian Standards

Procedural directions for customs clearance are issued by: Directorate General of Foreign Trade.

Compliance steps

1
Source only from a Bureau of Indian Standards CM/L-licensed manufacturer holding a current licence against IS 15627 for two- and three-wheeled motor vehicle tyres. Verify the supplier's CM/L number, licensed tyre sizes, ply type (diagonal or radial), and manufacturing facility on the BIS online register before placing the purchase order.
IS 15627 · Pneumatic Tyres and Tubes for Automotive Vehicles (Quality Control) Order, 2009 · General Note 2 of ITC (HS) Import Policy
2
Confirm whether the specific tyre size and type falls within the OEM-only exemption for 666 domestically non-manufactured tyre sizes and types. If so, retain a copy of O.M. F. No. P-39012/5/2018-L and R dated 22-01-2019 and documentary proof that the importer qualifies as an Original Equipment Manufacturer.
O.M. F. No. P-39012/5/2018-L and R dated 22-01-2019 issued by Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion
3
Ensure each tyre bears the ISI mark and the supplier's CM/L number per Scheme-I of Schedule-II to the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. Marking must appear on the tyre sidewall itself, not on packaging alone.
Pneumatic Tyres and Tubes for Automotive Vehicles (Quality Control) Order, 2009 · BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018
4
Verify compliance with import restrictions under DGFT Notification 12/2015-2020 dated 12-06-2020. The consignment is subject to ITC (HS) restricted-import policy conditions; ensure all applicable licensing or conditions are met before shipment.
DGFT Notification 12/2015-2020 dated 12-06-2020 · ITC (HS) Import Policy
5
Ensure compliance with the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (Appliance Labelling and Compliance) Regulations, 2026 where applicable. Quote the supplier's BIS CM/L number and all applicable compliance references on the bill of entry; an absent, expired, or scope-mismatched CM/L triggers consignment detention.
BEE Notification 5506/BEE/S&L/AL/2025-26 dated 26-12-2025 · BIS Act, 2016 · Customs Act, 1962

A word of counsel

The single most common error on this tariff line is failing to account for the OEM-only character of the 666-size exemption. The exemption under O.M. F. No. P-39012/5/2018-L and R is not a general carve-out for uncommon tyre sizes — it is available exclusively to Original Equipment Manufacturers importing domestically non-manufactured sizes, and each consignment must be accompanied by documentation establishing both the non-domestic-manufacture status of the specific size and the importer's OEM identity. Aftermarket importers who assume an unlisted size is automatically exempt face detention and potential confiscation under the Quality Control Order.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 4011 40 90 require BIS certification?

Yes. IS 15627 is mandatory under the ISI Mark Scheme pursuant to the Pneumatic Tyres and Tubes for Automotive Vehicles (Quality Control) Order, 2009; import is permitted only from manufacturers holding a current BIS CM/L licence covering the relevant tyre size, ply type, and licensed facility.

Who qualifies for the exemption covering 666 tyre sizes not manufactured domestically?

Only Original Equipment Manufacturers importing tyre sizes and types not manufactured in India qualify; the exemption is not available to aftermarket traders or distributors, and each consignment must be supported by documentation per O.M. F. No. P-39012/5/2018-L and R dated 22-01-2019.

Does the import restriction under DGFT Notification 12/2015-2020 apply in addition to the BIS QCO?

Yes. The ITC (HS) restricted-import policy condition under DGFT Notification 12/2015-2020 dated 12-06-2020 is a separate overlay from the BIS QCO; compliance with IS 15627 does not satisfy the DGFT restriction, and both must be addressed independently.

Does a single CM/L licence cover all motorcycle tyre sizes and both ply types?

No. The CM/L licence is scope-specific by tyre size range, ply type (diagonal or radial), and manufacturing facility; sizes or ply types outside the licensed scope, or production from an unlicensed plant, are not covered and will be detained at customs.

Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-18. Source: BIS / BEE / DGFT / Indian Customs CUSDATA.