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Retreaded pneumatic tyres for automotive vehicles (two-wheeler, passenger car, commercial vehicle)

BIS QCO APPLICABLE · ISI MARK SCHEME · IS 15627

HSN 4012 19 90 (retreaded pneumatic tyres for automotive vehicles) is covered by a Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Order. Conformity to IS 15627, IS 15633, or IS 15636 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. Directorate General of Foreign Trade policy conditions under Chapter 40 of the ITC (HS) apply as a separate customs-clearance overlay.

What this is

HSN code

4012 19 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

BISBIS·Bureau of Indian Standards

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

Compliance steps

1
Identify which Indian Standard governs the specific tyre category being imported: IS 15627 for two- and three-wheeled motor vehicle tyres (diagonal and radial ply), IS 15633 for passenger car tyres (diagonal and radial ply), and IS 15636 for commercial vehicle tyres (diagonal and radial ply). The correct IS must match the vehicle category declared on the bill of entry.
Pneumatic Tyres and Tubes for Automotive Vehicles (Quality Control) Order, 2009 · CCR BIS hooks for IS 15627, IS 15633, IS 15636
2
Verify the foreign manufacturer's BIS CM/L licence number on the BIS online register against the applicable IS (15627, 15633, or IS 15636) before placing the purchase order. The licence must cover the specific tyre size, ply rating, and manufacturing facility.
Pneumatic Tyres and Tubes for Automotive Vehicles (Quality Control) Order, 2009 · BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018
3
Ensure every retreaded tyre bears the ISI mark and the supplier's CM/L number under Scheme-I of Schedule-II to the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. Marking must appear on the tyre sidewall, not on packaging alone.
Scheme-I of Schedule-II to the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018 · Pneumatic Tyres and Tubes for Automotive Vehicles (Quality Control) Order, 2009
4
Confirm that the consignment complies with Policy Condition No. 1 of Chapter 40 of the ITC (HS) import policy, which governs restricted imports of retreaded tyres. The bill of entry must carry the applicable BIS CM/L number and be accompanied by documentation establishing compliance with the policy condition.
Policy Condition No. 1 of Chapter 40 · ITC (HS) Import Policy · General Note 2 of the Import Policy
5
If claiming the OEM exemption for tyre sizes not manufactured domestically, produce the O.M. F. No. P-39012/5/2018-L and R dated 22-01-2019 issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade. The exemption applies only to the 666 specified tyre sizes and types, and is restricted to original equipment manufacturers.
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

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is assuming that a single CM/L licence covering one tyre category (e.g., two-wheeler tyres under IS 15627) extends to other vehicle categories such as passenger car tyres (IS 15633) or commercial vehicle tyres (IS 15636). Each IS is category-specific and facility-specific; mismatching the IS to the vehicle type on the bill of entry triggers detention even where a valid CM/L licence otherwise exists. Importers claiming the OEM exemption must further establish that the specific tyre size falls within the 666 notified sizes, as the exemption is not self-applying.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 4012 19 90 require BIS certification?

Yes. Retreaded pneumatic tyres under this tariff line require conformity to IS 15627, IS 15633, or IS 15636 under the ISI Mark Scheme pursuant to the Pneumatic Tyres and Tubes for Automotive Vehicles (Quality Control) Order, 2009, effective 22 January 2019; import is permitted only from manufacturers holding a current BIS CM/L licence covering the relevant tyre category and facility.

Which Indian Standard applies to which vehicle category?

IS 15627 governs two- and three-wheeled motor vehicle tyres; IS 15633 governs passenger car tyres; IS 15636 governs commercial vehicle tyres. Each standard covers both diagonal and radial ply constructions, and the standard selected must match the vehicle category declared on the bill of entry.

Is there an exemption from the BIS QCO for retreaded tyres under this HSN?

A limited OEM exemption applies to 666 tyre sizes and types not manufactured domestically, available exclusively to original equipment manufacturers per O.M. F. No. P-39012/5/2018-L and R dated 22-01-2019. The BIS QCO obligation under IS 15627, IS 15633, or IS 15636 is not waived for any other importer or tyre size.

Does a single CM/L licence cover all tyre sizes and vehicle categories from the same manufacturer?

No. A CM/L licence is specific to the IS number, tyre size range, ply rating, and licensed manufacturing facility; tyres outside the licensed scope, from a different plant, or in a different vehicle category are not covered and attract detention at port.

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