Of a thickness not exceeding 5mm

Medium-density fibreboard and wood-based panels up to 5 mm thick

BIS QCO APPLICABLE · ISI MARK SCHEME · IS 3097

HSN 4411 12 00 (fibre board of wood or other ligneous materials of a thickness not exceeding 5 mm) is covered by a Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Order. Conformity to IS 3097:2006 and associated Indian Standards is mandatory under the ISI Mark Scheme with effect from 11 February 2025, under the Wood Based Boards Quality Control Order, 2024. A Phytosanitary Certificate must be uploaded in e-Sanchit as a separate customs-clearance document before out-of-charge is granted.

What this is

HSN code

4411 12 00

Chapter

44 · Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal

BIS QCO

Applicable · ISI Mark Scheme · CM/L required

Indian Standard

IS 3097 · effective 11-02-2025

Applicable Partner Government Agencies

BISBIS·Bureau of Indian Standards

Compliance steps

1
Identify which Indian Standard governs the specific panel type being imported: IS 1659:2004 for block boards, IS 12823:2015 for pre-laminated particle boards, IS 3087:2005 for medium-density particle boards, IS 12406:2021 for medium-density fibreboards, or IS 3097:2006 for veneered particle boards. Verify the supplier holds a current BIS CM/L licence against the correct standard 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
2
Confirm the supplier's CM/L licence scope covers the specific panel grade, density class, and manufacturing facility. Panels outside the licensed scope — including thickness variants or product grades not listed on the CM/L — are not covered and will be detained at port.
Wood Based Boards Quality Control Order, 2024 · S.O. 1307(E) dated 12-03-2024 · BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018
3
Ensure every panel or bundle bears the ISI mark and the supplier's CM/L number in accordance with Scheme-I of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. Marking must appear on the product or its attached label, not on the outer packaging alone.
BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018 · Wood Based Boards Quality Control Order, 2024
4
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; consignments without an uploaded PSC are held regardless of BIS QCO status.
ITC (HS) Import Policy · e-Sanchit document code 851000 · PGA facilitation requirement per CCR
5
Quote the supplier's BIS CM/L number on the bill of entry. If the supplier is a small enterprise, the BIS QCO obligation applies from 11 May 2025; for micro enterprises, from 11 August 2025. Confirm the enterprise classification in writing before relying on a deferred-enforcement date.
Wood Based Boards Quality Control Order, 2024 · S.O. 1307(E) dated 12-03-2024 · BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is treating the five applicable Indian Standards as interchangeable and sourcing from a CM/L-licensed manufacturer without confirming that the licence covers the precise panel type and grade in the consignment. A supplier licensed against IS 12406:2021 for plain MDF is not licensed to export veneered particle boards under IS 3097:2006; customs verifies the product-to-IS mapping at port, and a scope mismatch triggers detention, demurrage, and potential re-export at the importer's cost regardless of the supplier's general BIS standing.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 4411 12 00 require BIS certification?

Yes. Wood-based panels up to 5 mm thick falling under this tariff line are governed by the Wood Based Boards Quality Control Order, 2024 and must conform to the applicable Indian Standard — IS 1659:2004, IS 12823:2015, IS 3087:2005, IS 12406:2021, or IS 3097:2006 — under the ISI Mark Scheme with effect from 11 February 2025.

Do staggered enforcement dates apply to small and micro enterprises?

Yes. The BIS QCO obligation under S.O. 1307(E) applies from 11 February 2025 for all other enterprises, from 11 May 2025 for small enterprises, and from 11 August 2025 for micro enterprises. The enterprise classification of the manufacturer, not the importer, determines which date applies.

Is a single CM/L licence sufficient if a supplier manufactures multiple panel types?

No. Each Indian Standard requires a separate CM/L licence; a supplier licensed under IS 12406:2021 for MDF does not have licence cover for block boards under IS 1659:2004 or veneered particle boards under IS 3097:2006. The bill of entry must match the specific IS on the CM/L.

Is the Phytosanitary Certificate requirement separate from the BIS QCO obligation?

Yes. The Phytosanitary Certificate (e-Sanchit document code 851000) is a customs-clearance condition independent of the BIS QCO; the proper officer verifies its upload before granting out-of-charge even where BIS compliance is confirmed.

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