Plain particle boards

Plain particle boards of wood or lignocellulosic materials

BIS QCO APPLICABLE · ISI MARK SCHEME · IS 1659

HSN 4410 11 10 (plain particle boards) is covered by a Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Order. Conformity to IS 3087:2005 and associated standards is mandatory under the ISI Mark Scheme with effect from 11 February 2025 under the Wood Based Boards Quality Control Order, 2024 (S.O. 1307(E)). A Phyto Sanitary Certificate uploaded in e-Sanchit applies as a separate customs-clearance overlay administered by the Plant Quarantine authority.

What this is

HSN code

4410 11 10

Chapter

44 · Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal

BIS QCO

Applicable · ISI Mark Scheme · CM/L required

Indian Standard

IS 1659 · effective 11-02-2025

Applicable Partner Government Agencies

BISBIS·Bureau of Indian Standards

Compliance steps

1
Verify the foreign manufacturer's BIS CM/L licence on the BIS online register before placing the purchase order. Confirm the licence is current, covers plain particle boards, and names the specific manufacturing facility from which the consignment will ship.
Wood Based Boards Quality Control Order, 2024 · S.O. 1307(E) dated 12-03-2024 · BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018
2
Confirm the applicable Indian Standard against the board type being imported: IS 3087:2005 for plain medium-density particle boards, IS 12823:2015 for pre-laminated particle boards, IS 3097:2006 for veneered particle boards, and IS 12406:2021 for medium-density fibreboard. The CM/L must be scoped to the exact standard and board type in the consignment.
S.O. 1307(E) dated 12-03-2024 · IS 3087:2005, IS 12823:2015, IS 3097:2006, IS 12406:2021, IS 1659:2004 as cited in CCR
3
Ensure every board or bundle bears the ISI mark and the supplier's CM/L number as required under Scheme-I of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. Marking must be on the product or its primary packaging in a manner legible and durable throughout transit.
BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018 · Scheme-I marking requirements
4
Upload the Phyto Sanitary Certificate (document code 851000) in e-Sanchit before the bill of entry is filed. Customs verifies its presence before issuing out-of-charge; bills not routed through the PGA for NOC must still carry the uploaded PSIC.
ITC (HS) Import Policy · e-Sanchit document code 851000 as cited in CCR
5
If the importer qualifies as a small enterprise, the mandatory QCO compliance date is 11 May 2025; for micro enterprises it is 11 August 2025. Importers relying on enterprise-category deferrals must retain current Udyam registration documentation with the bill of entry.
S.O. 1307(E) dated 12-03-2024 · CCR staggered-entry dates: small enterprises 11-05-2025, micro enterprises 11-08-2025

A word of counsel

The single most common error on this tariff line is treating the five Indian Standards under the Wood Based Boards Quality Control Order, 2024 as interchangeable and sourcing a CM/L licence against IS 1659:2004 (block boards) when the actual product being imported is a plain medium-density particle board governed by IS 3087:2005. Customs and BIS verify the CM/L scope against the board type declared on the bill of entry; a licence scoped to a different standard — even one notified under the same QCO — does not cover the consignment and triggers detention pending re-verification.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 4410 11 10 require BIS certification?

Yes. Plain particle boards under this tariff line must conform to the applicable Indian Standard and bear the ISI mark under a BIS CM/L licence, mandatory with effect from 11 February 2025 under the Wood Based Boards Quality Control Order, 2024 (S.O. 1307(E)).

Which Indian Standard applies to plain particle boards specifically?

IS 3087:2005 governs plain medium-density particle boards of wood and other lignocellulosic materials for general purposes. IS 12823:2015 applies to pre-laminated particle boards and IS 3097:2006 to veneered particle boards; the correct standard is determined by the board's surface finish and construction.

Do small and micro enterprises get additional time to comply with the Wood Based Boards QCO?

Yes. The staggered enforcement dates are 11 May 2025 for small enterprises and 11 August 2025 for micro enterprises, as against the general effective date of 11 February 2025. Enterprises claiming these deferrals must hold valid Udyam registration.

Does a single CM/L licence cover all board types and manufacturing facilities in the QCO?

No. The CM/L is standard-specific and facility-specific; a licence against IS 1659:2004 does not authorise import of particle boards requiring IS 3087:2005, and boards from an unlicensed plant are not covered regardless of the parent company's licence.

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