Unworked or not further worked than sanded

Oriented strand board, unworked or sanded (OSB panels)

BIS QCO APPLICABLE · ISI MARK SCHEME · IS 1659

HSN 4410 12 10 (oriented strand board, unworked or not further worked than sanded) is covered by a Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Order. Conformity to the applicable Indian Standards is mandatory under the ISI Mark Scheme with effect from 11 February 2025, by virtue of the Wood Based Boards Quality Control Order, 2024. A Phytosanitary Certificate uploaded via e-Sanchit applies as a separate customs-clearance overlay.

What this is

HSN code

4410 12 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
Source only from a Bureau of Indian Standards CM/L-licensed manufacturer holding a current licence against the applicable Indian Standard for wood-based boards. Verify the supplier's CM/L number, licensed product scope, board type, and licensed manufacturing facility on the BIS online register before placing the purchase order.
Wood Based Boards Quality Control Order, 2024 · S.O. 1307(E) dated 12-03-2024 · BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018
2
Confirm which IS standard governs the specific board type in the consignment: IS 1659:2004 (block boards), IS 12823:2015 (pre-laminated particle boards), IS 3087:2005 (medium-density particle boards), IS 12406:2021 (medium-density fibre boards), or IS 3097:2006 (veneered particle boards). OSB falling under HSN 4410 12 10 must be mapped to the correct standard before licence verification.
Wood Based Boards Quality Control Order, 2024 · S.O. 1307(E) dated 12-03-2024
3
Ensure each board or bundle 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 product or on each unit, not on outer packaging alone.
BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018 · Scheme-I marking format · Wood Based Boards Quality Control Order, 2024
4
Upload the Phytosanitary Certificate (document code 851000) in e-Sanchit before the consignment arrives. The proper officer verifies this document independently of the BIS CM/L check; absence of the Phytosanitary Certificate holds the consignment at the out-of-charge stage regardless of BIS compliance.
ITC (HS) import policy condition for Chapter 44 · e-Sanchit document code 851000
5
If the supplier or importer is classified as a small enterprise, the mandatory ISI mark compliance date is 11 May 2025; for micro enterprises it is 11 August 2025. Confirm the enterprise classification in writing before the shipment date to determine which enforcement date applies to the consignment.
Wood Based Boards Quality Control Order, 2024 · S.O. 1307(E) dated 12-03-2024; staggered enforcement dates per CCR: small enterprises 11-05-2025, micro enterprises 11-08-2025

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is assuming that a single CM/L licence held by a foreign manufacturer covers all board types exported under HSN 4410 12 10. The Wood Based Boards Quality Control Order, 2024 maps distinct Indian Standards to distinct product categories — IS 3087:2005 for medium-density particle board, IS 12406:2021 for MDF, IS 1659:2004 for block board — and a CM/L is standard-specific and facility-specific. Importing OSB panels against a CM/L issued for a different board category results in detention at port even where the mark is physically present on the goods.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 4410 12 10 require BIS certification?

Yes. Oriented strand board under this tariff line must conform to the applicable Indian Standard and bear the ISI mark under a Bureau of Indian Standards CM/L licence, mandatory with effect from 11 February 2025 under the Wood Based Boards Quality Control Order, 2024.

Do staggered enforcement dates apply to small and micro enterprises?

Yes. The mandatory compliance date for small enterprises is 11 May 2025 and for micro enterprises is 11 August 2025. The general enforcement date of 11 February 2025 applies to all other importers and manufacturers.

Is a Phytosanitary Certificate required in addition to BIS compliance documentation?

Yes. A Phytosanitary Certificate (document code 851000) must be uploaded in e-Sanchit before out-of-charge; this is a separate customs-clearance requirement administered independently of the BIS QCO obligation.

Does one CM/L licence cover all wood-based board types under the Wood Based Boards Quality Control Order, 2024?

No. Each CM/L licence is specific to an Indian Standard, a product category, and a manufacturing facility. A licence against IS 3087:2005 for particle board does not authorise import of OSB or MDF panels unless those product types and the relevant IS numbers are explicitly covered in the licence scope.

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