Insulation board

Medium-density insulation board of wood or lignocellulosic fibre

BIS QCO APPLICABLE · ISI MARK SCHEME · IS 1659

HSN 4411 93 21 (insulation board of wood or other ligneous materials, density exceeding 0.5 g/cm³ but not exceeding 0.8 g/cm³) is covered by a Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Order. Conformity to IS 1659, IS 12823, IS 3087, IS 12406, IS 3097, 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 21

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 IS standard for the specific board type — IS 1659 (block boards), IS 12823 (pre-laminated particle boards), IS 3087 (medium-density particle boards), IS 12406 (MDF), IS 3097 (veneered particle boards), or IS 3513 (hardboards and insulation boards). Verify the CM/L number, licensed product scope, and 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; Resin Treated Compressed Wood Laminates Quality Control Order, 2024 · S.O. 1018(E) dated 29-02-2024
2
Ensure every board in the consignment bears the ISI mark and the supplier's CM/L number as required by Scheme-I of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. Marking must appear on the product or unit pack traceable to the licensed manufacturing facility.
BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018 · Wood Based Boards Quality Control Order, 2024 · S.O. 1307(E) dated 12-03-2024
3
Confirm the enterprise-size-based enforcement date applicable to the foreign manufacturer: large enterprises from 11-02-2025, small enterprises from 11-05-2025, micro enterprises from 11-08-2025 for the Wood Based Boards QCO; and from 14-01-2025, 14-04-2025, and 14-07-2025 respectively for the Resin Treated Compressed Wood Laminates QCO.
Wood Based Boards Quality Control Order, 2024 · S.O. 1307(E) dated 12-03-2024; S.O. 1018(E) dated 29-02-2024
4
Ensure a Phytosanitary Certificate (document code 851000) is uploaded to e-Sanchit before the consignment reaches the out-of-charge stage. The proper officer will verify its presence on PGA-facilitated bills before granting clearance.
ITC (HS) Import Policy conditions for Chapter 44 · e-Sanchit document code 851000
5
Quote the supplier's BIS CM/L number on the bill of entry and retain the CM/L verification record. Note that DRI Alert Circular 05/2025-CI dated 22-08-2025 (F.No. DRI/51/2025-CI-O/O DG-DRI-HQ-Delhi) flags this product category for intelligence-based scrutiny; ensure documentation is complete and consistent.
BIS Act, 2016 · Customs Act, 1962 · DRI Alert Circular 05/2025-CI dated 22-08-2025

A word of counsel

The most frequent compliance failure on this tariff line is mapping the consignment to the wrong Indian Standard within the multi-IS Wood Based Boards QCO framework. A CM/L licence against IS 12406 (MDF) does not cover insulation boards governed by IS 3513, and a licence against IS 1659 (block boards) does not extend to pre-laminated particle boards under IS 12823. Each board type requires a distinct CM/L; a consignment of mixed board specifications from a supplier holding licences for only some of the applicable standards will face partial detention at port, with demurrage accruing on the unlicensed portion.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 4411 93 21 require BIS certification?

Yes. Insulation board under this tariff line must conform to the applicable Indian Standard and bear the ISI mark under a BIS CM/L licence, mandatory under the Wood Based Boards Quality Control Order, 2024 with effect from 11 February 2025 for large enterprises.

Which Indian Standard applies to insulation board under this HSN?

IS 3513 governs hardboards and insulation boards manufactured from wood and lignocellulosic fibres. Other standards in the QCO framework — IS 1659, IS 12823, IS 3087, IS 12406, and IS 3097 — apply to distinct board types such as block boards, MDF, and particle boards, and do not substitute for IS 3513 on insulation board.

Do the staggered enforcement dates for small and micro enterprises apply to foreign manufacturers supplying to India?

The staggered dates (small enterprises 11-05-2025, micro enterprises 11-08-2025 under the Wood Based Boards QCO) are assessed against the manufacturer's enterprise classification. Indian importers should confirm the supplier's size classification in writing before the relevant enforcement date.

Does a single CM/L licence cover all board types and all manufacturing facilities of the supplier?

No. A CM/L licence is specific to the Indian Standard, the board type, and the licensed manufacturing facility; boards outside the licensed scope or from an unlicensed plant are not covered and will be detained at the port of import.

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