For two wheelers

Retreaded pneumatic tyres for two-wheeled motor vehicles

BIS QCO APPLICABLE · ISI MARK SCHEME · IS 15627

HSN 4012 19 10 (retreaded pneumatic tyres for two wheelers) 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 effect from 22 January 2019. Import is restricted under the ITC (HS) classification but permitted subject to Policy Condition No. 1 of Chapter 40 as administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade.

What this is

HSN code

4012 19 10

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

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 covering diagonal and radial ply pneumatic tyres for two-wheeled motor vehicles. Verify the CM/L number, licensed tyre sizes, ply types, and manufacturing facility on the BIS online register before placing the purchase order.
Pneumatic Tyres and Tubes for Automotive Vehicles (Quality Control) Order, 2009 · IS 15627 · General Note 2 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy
2
Ensure every tyre bears the ISI mark and the supplier's CM/L number as required under Scheme-I of Schedule-II to the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. Marking must appear on the tyre itself and must correspond to the size and type covered by the licensed scope.
Pneumatic Tyres and Tubes for Automotive Vehicles (Quality Control) Order, 2009 · BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018
3
Confirm compliance with Policy Condition No. 1 of Chapter 40 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy before filing the bill of entry. Import without satisfying this policy condition renders the consignment liable to detention regardless of BIS QCO status.
ITC (HS) Import Policy · Policy Condition No. 1 of Chapter 40
4
If the consignment comprises tyre sizes or types within the 666 categories not manufactured domestically, confirm that the importer qualifies as an Original Equipment Manufacturer and retain documentary evidence of the exemption basis under O.M. F. No. P-39012/5/2018-L and R dated 22-01-2019 issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion.
O.M. F. No. P-39012/5/2018-L and R dated 22-01-2019 · Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion
5
Quote the supplier's BIS CM/L number on the bill of entry and retain the applicable exemption documentation where the OEM carve-out is claimed. Customs verifies the CM/L against the BIS register in real time; an absent, expired, or scope-mismatched licence triggers consignment detention.
Pneumatic Tyres and Tubes for Automotive Vehicles (Quality Control) Order, 2009 · BIS Act, 2016 · Customs Act, 1962

A word of counsel

The most consequential error on this tariff line is assuming the OEM exemption for 666 non-domestically-manufactured tyre sizes extends to any importer sourcing those sizes. The O.M. dated 22-01-2019 restricts the exemption strictly to Original Equipment Manufacturers; an aftermarket or trading importer claiming the same carve-out faces confiscation of the consignment and potential criminal liability under Section 17 of the BIS Act, 2016. Verify OEM status in writing and retain the Ministry communication before the purchase order is placed, not at the bill-of-entry stage.

Need a regulatory steer on this product?

Speak to a regulatory counsel about your specific HSN, IS, and supplier situation.

Speak to an Expert

Frequently asked

Does HSN 4012 19 10 require BIS certification?

Yes. 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 effect from 22 January 2019; import is permitted only from manufacturers holding a current BIS CM/L licence covering the relevant tyre size and ply type.

Is import of retreaded two-wheeler tyres freely permitted?

No. Import is restricted under the ITC (HS) classification and is permitted only subject to Policy Condition No. 1 of Chapter 40 as administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade; the BIS QCO obligation applies concurrently.

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

Only Original Equipment Manufacturers are eligible for the exemption under O.M. F. No. P-39012/5/2018-L and R dated 22-01-2019; aftermarket importers and trading entities do not qualify, and the BIS CM/L requirement continues to apply to all non-OEM imports.

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

No. The CM/L licence is scope-specific by tyre size, ply construction (diagonal or radial), and licensed manufacturing facility; tyres outside the licensed size range or ply type, or from an unlicensed plant, are not covered.

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