Plain particle board

Plain particle board of wood or lignocellulosic materials

BIS QCO APPLICABLE · ISI MARK SCHEME · IS 1659

HSN 4410 90 10 (plain particle board) is covered by a Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Order. Conformity to IS 3087:2005 and associated wood-based board 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 to e-Sanchit applies as a separate customs-clearance overlay.

What this is

HSN code

4410 90 10

Chapter

44 · Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal

BIS QCO

Applicable · ISI Mark Scheme · CM/L required

Indian Standard

IS 3087:2005 · 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 IS 3087:2005 (plain particle board, medium density) on the BIS online register. Verify the CM/L number, licensed product scope, density grade, and manufacturing facility address before placing the purchase order.
Wood Based Boards Quality Control Order, 2024 · S.O. 1307(E) dated 12-03-2024 · IS 3087:2005
2
Confirm which IS standard governs the specific board variant being imported: IS 3087:2005 for plain medium-density particle boards, IS 3097:2006 for veneered particle boards, IS 12823:2015 for pre-laminated particle boards, IS 12406:2021 for MDF, or IS 1659:2004 for block boards. A single consignment mixing variants must carry CM/L coverage for each applicable standard.
IS 3087:2005; IS 3097:2006; IS 12823:2015; IS 12406:2021; IS 1659:2004 · S.O. 1307(E) dated 12-03-2024
3
Ensure every board or bundle bears the ISI mark and the supplier's CM/L number in accordance with the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. Marking must appear on the product itself; packaging-only marking does not satisfy the standard-mark requirement.
BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018 · Wood Based Boards Quality Control Order, 2024 · S.O. 1307(E)
4
Upload the Phytosanitary Certificate (document code 851000) to e-Sanchit before the bill of entry is filed. The proper officer will verify the PSC upload in e-Sanchit as a condition of out-of-charge; absence triggers detention pending compliance.
ITC (HS) Import Policy · PGA facilitation requirement per CCR · e-Sanchit document code 851000
5
Note the staggered enforcement schedule: the QCO applies from 11-02-2025 for large enterprises, 11-05-2025 for small enterprises, and 11-08-2025 for micro enterprises as defined under the MSMED Act. Quote the applicable enterprise category on the bill of entry if claiming a deferred date.
Wood Based Boards Quality Control Order, 2024 · S.O. 1307(E) dated 12-03-2024 · CCR enforcement schedule

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is importing a mixed-variant consignment — for example, plain particle board alongside pre-laminated or veneered boards — assuming a single CM/L against IS 3087:2005 covers the entire shipment. Each board variant listed in Schedule 1 of the Wood Based Boards Quality Control Order, 2024 maps to a distinct Indian Standard; a supplier's CM/L is standard-specific and facility-specific, and customs detention of the non-covered variants follows automatically on port examination. Verify CM/L coverage for every board type in the purchase order, not only the primary product line.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 4410 90 10 require BIS certification?

Yes. Plain particle board under this tariff line must conform to IS 3087:2005 and bear the ISI mark under a CM/L licence granted by the Bureau of Indian Standards, mandatory from 11 February 2025 under the Wood Based Boards Quality Control Order, 2024.

What is the effective enforcement date for small and micro enterprises?

The QCO applies from 11 February 2025 for large enterprises, 11 May 2025 for small enterprises, and 11 August 2025 for micro enterprises as defined under the MSMED Act. The enterprise category must be documented to claim the deferred date.

Which Indian Standard applies to each wood-based board variant under this QCO?

IS 3087:2005 governs plain medium-density particle boards; IS 3097:2006 covers veneered particle boards; IS 12823:2015 applies to pre-laminated particle boards; IS 12406:2021 to MDF; and IS 1659:2004 to block boards. Each variant requires a separate CM/L.

Does a single CM/L licence cover all board sizes and densities from the same manufacturer?

No. A CM/L is specific to the licensed standard, board type, density grade, and manufacturing facility. Variants or sizes outside the licensed scope, or boards from an unlicensed plant, are not covered and face detention on customs examination.

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