Insulation board

Medium-density fibre insulation board of wood or lignocellulosic material

BIS QCO APPLICABLE · ISI MARK SCHEME · IS 1659

HSN 4411 93 11 (insulation board) 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, IS 3097:2006, and IS 3513 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 uploaded to e-Sanchit applies as a separate customs-clearance overlay.

What this is

HSN code

4411 93 11

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. The licence must be current against the applicable IS standard for the specific board type — IS 12406:2021 for MDF, IS 3513 for insulation board/hardboard — and must cover the manufacturing facility and density grade being imported.
Wood Based Boards (Quality Control) Order, 2024 · S.O. 1307(E) dated 12-03-2024; Resin Treated Compressed Wood Laminates (Quality Control) Order, 2024 · S.O. 1018(E) dated 29-02-2024
2
Ensure every board or panel in the consignment bears the ISI standard mark and the supplier's CM/L number. Marking must appear on the product itself; marking only on outer packaging does not satisfy the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.
BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018 · Scheme-I marking requirements
3
Confirm the applicable IS standard matches the board's density and construction: IS 3513 (insulation boards and hardboards), IS 12406:2021 (MDF, general purpose), IS 3087:2005 (medium-density particle board), IS 12823:2015 (pre-laminated particle board), IS 3097:2006 (veneered particle board), or IS 1659:2004 (block boards). A CM/L against the wrong standard does not cover the consignment.
Wood Based Boards (Quality Control) Order, 2024 · S.O. 1307(E) dated 12-03-2024
4
Upload the Phytosanitary Certificate (document code 851000) to e-Sanchit before the consignment arrives at port. The proper officer verifies this document prior to granting out-of-charge; its absence will delay clearance regardless of BIS compliance status.
ITC (HS) Import Policy · e-Sanchit upload requirement for PGA-facilitated bills
5
If the importing entity qualifies as a small enterprise, note that the QCO enforcement date is 11 May 2025; for micro enterprises it is 11 August 2025. Document the enterprise classification under the MSMED Act to support any staggered-deadline claim at customs.
Wood Based Boards (Quality Control) Order, 2024 · S.O. 1307(E) dated 12-03-2024; Resin Treated Compressed Wood Laminates (Quality Control) Order, 2024 · S.O. 1018(E) dated 29-02-2024

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is presenting a CM/L licence tied to IS 1659:2004 (block board) when the actual product is an insulation board or MDF panel governed by IS 3513 or IS 12406:2021. The Wood Based Boards QCO, 2024 maps each board type to a distinct IS standard, and a licence for one standard does not cover a different board construction — customs detention follows on a standard-mismatch. Confirm the supplier's CM/L citation matches the IS standard for the exact board density, construction, and end-use before shipment.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 4411 93 11 require BIS certification?

Yes. Insulation boards under this tariff line must conform to the relevant Indian Standard and bear the ISI mark under a CM/L licence from the Bureau of Indian Standards, with effect from 11 February 2025 under the Wood Based Boards (Quality Control) Order, 2024.

Which Indian Standard applies to insulation board specifically?

IS 3513 governs insulation boards and hardboards manufactured from wood and lignocellulosic fibres; IS 12406:2021 applies to medium-density fibreboards for general purposes. The applicable standard is determined by board density, construction, and end-use, not by the tariff heading alone.

Do the staggered enforcement dates for small and micro enterprises apply to this HSN?

Yes. Under the Wood Based Boards (Quality Control) Order, 2024, the QCO applies to small enterprises from 11 May 2025 and to micro enterprises from 11 August 2025; large enterprises are bound from 11 February 2025.

Does a single CM/L licence cover all wood-based board variants from the same manufacturer?

No. A CM/L licence is standard-specific and facility-specific; a licence against IS 1659:2004 (block board) does not cover insulation boards or MDF panels, and boards from an unlicensed facility are not covered even if the manufacturer holds licences for other product lines.

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