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Particle boards, OSB and similar wood-based boards (other types)

BIS QCO APPLICABLE · ISI MARK SCHEME · IS 1659

HSN 4410 19 00 (particle board, oriented strand board and similar wood-based panels) is covered by a Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Order. Conformity to IS 1659:2004, IS 12823:2015, IS 3087:2005, IS 12406:2021, and IS 3097:2006 is mandatory under the ISI Mark Scheme with effect from 11 February 2025 under the Wood Based Boards Quality Control Order, 2024. Phytosanitary Certificate upload in e-Sanchit applies as a separate customs-clearance overlay.

What this is

HSN code

4410 19 00

Chapter

44 · Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal

BIS QCO

Applicable · ISI Mark Scheme · CM/L required

Indian Standard

IS 1659:2004 · effective 11-02-2025

Applicable Partner Government Agencies

BISBIS·Bureau of Indian Standards

Compliance steps

1
Identify the board type in the consignment — block board (IS 1659:2004), pre-laminated particle board (IS 12823:2015), medium-density particle board (IS 3087:2005), MDF (IS 12406:2021), or veneered particle board (IS 3097:2006) — and source only from a BIS CM/L-licensed manufacturer under the applicable standard. Verify the CM/L number, licensed product scope, and 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
Ensure each board or panel bears the ISI mark and the supplier's CM/L number under Scheme-I of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. The standard mark must appear on the product or its labelling, not on outer packaging alone.
Wood Based Boards Quality Control Order, 2024 · S.O. 1307(E) dated 12-03-2024 · BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018
3
Upload the Phytosanitary Certificate (document code 851000) in e-Sanchit before the bill of entry is filed. The proper officer will verify its presence before granting out-of-charge even on PGA-facilitated bills not routed through the PGA for NOC.
ITC (HS) Import Policy · e-Sanchit document code 851000 · customs PGA facilitation protocol per CCR
4
Quote the supplier's BIS CM/L number and the IS standard applicable to the specific board type on the bill of entry. Customs verifies the CM/L in real time; an absent, expired, or scope-mismatched licence triggers consignment detention.
Wood Based Boards Quality Control Order, 2024 · S.O. 1307(E) dated 12-03-2024 · BIS Act, 2016 · Customs Act, 1962
5
Note the phased enforcement schedule for domestic enterprises: the effective date is 11 February 2025 for all importers; 11 May 2025 for small enterprises; and 11 August 2025 for micro enterprises. Verify that the foreign supplier's CM/L was in force on the date of shipment relative to the applicable phase.
Wood Based Boards Quality Control Order, 2024 · S.O. 1307(E) dated 12-03-2024 · CCR enforcement-date notation

A word of counsel

The most consequential error on this tariff line is treating the five IS standards as interchangeable and sourcing from a CM/L-licensed manufacturer whose licence covers only one board type while the consignment contains others. Each IS standard is a separate licensing scope: a CM/L for IS 3087:2005 (plain particle board) does not authorise import of IS 12406:2021 MDF from the same supplier. Customs and Directorate of Revenue Intelligence field alerts — including DRI Alert Circular 05/2025-CI dated 22-08-2025 — have specifically flagged scope-mismatch on multi-product wood-panel consignments as a ground for detention.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 4410 19 00 require BIS certification?

Yes. Wood-based boards under this tariff line must conform to the applicable Indian Standard and bear the ISI mark under a CM/L licence, mandatory from 11 February 2025 under the Wood Based Boards Quality Control Order, 2024.

Which Indian Standards apply to HSN 4410 19 00 and how do I know which one applies to my product?

Five standards apply: IS 1659:2004 (block boards), IS 12823:2015 (pre-laminated particle boards), IS 3087:2005 (medium-density particle boards), IS 12406:2021 (medium-density fibreboard), and IS 3097:2006 (veneered particle boards). The applicable standard is determined by the board's construction and surface specification, not by the tariff heading alone.

Do the staggered effective dates affect importers?

The staggered dates (11-02-2025 for regular enterprises, 11-05-2025 for small enterprises, 11-08-2025 for micro enterprises) apply to domestic manufacturers. Importers are subject to the 11 February 2025 date regardless of their enterprise size, as the QCO obligation applies at the point of import.

Does a single CM/L licence cover all five board types from one manufacturer?

No. The CM/L is standard-specific and product-scope-specific; a licence for one board type does not authorise supply of a different board type, even from the same manufacturing facility.

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