Insulation board

Low-density wood fibre insulation board (softboard)

BIS QCO APPLICABLE · ISI MARK SCHEME · IS 1659

HSN 4411 94 11 (insulation board of wood or other ligneous materials, density not exceeding 0.5 g/cm³) is covered by a Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Order. Conformity to IS 3513 and related 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 uploaded to e-Sanchit applies as a separate customs-clearance overlay.

What this is

HSN code

4411 94 11

Chapter

44 · Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal

BIS QCO

Applicable · ISI Mark Scheme · CM/L required

Indian Standard

IS 3513 · 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 3513 (insulation boards and hardboards). Verify the CM/L number, licensed product scope, density grade, 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 · IS 3513 applicable on fibreboards under headings 4410, 4411 and 4412
2
Ensure each board or panel bears the ISI mark and the supplier's CM/L number per the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. Marking must appear on the product or its primary wrapping, not on outer packaging alone.
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 category of your foreign supplier; the effective date is 11 February 2025 for large enterprises, 11 May 2025 for small enterprises, and 11 August 2025 for micro enterprises. Shipments from micro or small manufacturers before their respective effective dates must be documented accordingly.
Wood Based Boards Quality Control Order, 2024 · S.O. 1307(E) dated 12-03-2024 · CCR enforcement-date differentiation for small and micro enterprises
4
Upload the Phytosanitary Certificate (document code 851000) to e-Sanchit before the bill of entry is filed. The proper officer will verify its presence prior to granting out-of-charge; absence triggers detention irrespective of BIS CM/L status.
ITC HS policy condition for wood-based goods · e-Sanchit document code 851000 · Customs Act, 1962
5
Quote the supplier's BIS CM/L number on the bill of entry and confirm it covers insulation board at the density grade of the consignment. Customs cross-checks the CM/L in real time against the BIS register; an expired, scope-mismatched, or absent CM/L results in consignment detention.
BIS Act, 2016 · BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018 · Customs Act, 1962

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is supplying a CM/L licence held against IS 1659 (block boards) or IS 12406 (MDF) when the imported product is an insulation board governed by IS 3513. All six Indian Standards appear in the Wood Based Boards QCO, but each IS covers a distinct product family; a CM/L scoped to block boards or MDF does not satisfy the obligation for low-density insulation board, and customs detention follows on a scope-mismatch even where the supplier holds a valid BIS licence for another panel type.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 4411 94 11 require BIS certification?

Yes. Insulation board of density not exceeding 0.5 g/cm³ requires conformity to IS 3513 under the ISI Mark Scheme; import is permitted only from manufacturers holding a current BIS CM/L licence against IS 3513 with effect from 11 February 2025 under S.O. 1307(E).

What is the significance of the phytosanitary certificate for this tariff line?

A Phytosanitary Certificate (e-Sanchit document code 851000) is a mandatory customs-clearance document for wood-based imports. The proper officer verifies its upload before granting out-of-charge; the BIS CM/L alone does not substitute for it.

Do the staggered effective dates for micro and small enterprises affect import compliance?

Yes. Large enterprises faced the obligation from 11 February 2025, small enterprises from 11 May 2025, and micro enterprises from 11 August 2025. The enterprise size of the foreign manufacturer determines which date applies; document the classification to support customs scrutiny.

Does a CM/L licence against IS 1659 or IS 12406 cover insulation board under this tariff line?

No. IS 1659 covers block boards and IS 12406 covers medium-density fibreboard; IS 3513 is the applicable standard for insulation boards. Each CM/L is standard-specific, and customs detains a consignment where the CM/L scope does not match the imported product.

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