Decorative plywood

Decorative plywood with at least one outer ply of tropical wood

BIS QCO APPLICABLE · ISI MARK SCHEME · IS 303

HSN 4412 31 10 (decorative plywood with at least one outer ply of tropical wood) is covered by a Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Order. Conformity to IS 1328:1996 and cognate plywood standards is mandatory under the ISI Mark Scheme with effect from 28 February 2025, by virtue of the Plywood and Wooden Flush Door Shutters Quality Control Order, 2024. A Phytosanitary Certificate uploaded to e-Sanchit applies as a separate customs-clearance overlay.

What this is

HSN code

4412 31 10

Chapter

44 · Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal

BIS QCO

Applicable · ISI Mark Scheme · CM/L required

Indian Standard

IS 303 · effective 28-02-2025

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 1328:1996 for decorative-veneered plywood — the primary standard for this product's face-veneer grading and adhesive bonding class. Verify the CM/L number, licensed product scope, and facility on the BIS online register before placing the purchase order.
Plywood and Wooden Flush Door Shutters Quality Control Order, 2024 · S.O. 1377(E) dated 15-03-2024
2
Confirm which IS standard governs the specific consignment: IS 303:1989 (general purpose), IS 710:2010 (marine), IS 5509:2021 (fire retardant), IS 1328:1996 (veneered decorative), IS 4990:2011 (concrete shuttering), or IS 10701:2012 (structural). The CM/L must cover the exact standard for the grade supplied.
Plywood and Wooden Flush Door Shutters Quality Control Order, 2024 · S.O. 1377(E) dated 15-03-2024
3
Ensure every panel bears the ISI mark and the supplier's CM/L licence number per the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. Marking must appear on the product or its durable label, not on packaging alone.
BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018 · Scheme-I marking format
4
Upload the Phytosanitary Certificate (document code 851000) to e-Sanchit before the consignment arrives. The proper officer verifies this document before granting out-of-charge; absence triggers consignment detention regardless of BIS compliance status.
ITC (HS) Import Policy · e-Sanchit PGA facilitation requirement for Chapter 44
5
Note the staggered enforcement dates: 28 February 2025 for large enterprises, 28 May 2025 for small enterprises, and 28 August 2025 for micro enterprises. A supplier claiming the micro or small enterprise deferral must produce documentary evidence of the MSME classification at time of shipment.
Plywood and Wooden Flush Door Shutters Quality Control Order, 2024 · S.O. 1377(E) dated 15-03-2024

A word of counsel

The single most common failure on this tariff line is supplying a CM/L licence scoped to IS 303:1989 (general-purpose plywood) when the consignment is decorative-veneered plywood governed by IS 1328:1996. Both standards are active under the same QCO, but the CM/L is standard-specific; customs now verifies the IS reference on the CM/L against the declared grade at port, and a standard-scope mismatch triggers detention and re-export even where the ISI mark is physically present on the panels. Confirm in writing from your supplier that the CM/L explicitly covers IS 1328:1996 before shipment.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 4412 31 10 require BIS certification?

Yes. Decorative plywood with at least one outer ply of tropical wood requires a Bureau of Indian Standards CM/L licence under the ISI Mark Scheme, with conformity to the applicable Indian Standard mandatory with effect from 28 February 2025 under the Plywood and Wooden Flush Door Shutters Quality Control Order, 2024.

Which Indian Standard applies to decorative plywood under this QCO?

IS 1328:1996 governs veneered decorative plywood for furniture and interior panelling. IS 303:1989 covers general-purpose grades; IS 710:2010 marine grade; IS 5509:2021 fire-retardant grade; IS 4990:2011 concrete-shuttering grade; and IS 10701:2012 structural grade — the CM/L must match the specific standard for the grade being imported.

Do micro and small enterprises have a later enforcement date?

Yes. The enforcement date is 28 May 2025 for small enterprises and 28 August 2025 for micro enterprises as defined under the MSMED Act, compared with 28 February 2025 for all other importers; the supplier must hold documentary evidence of the applicable MSME classification.

Does a single CM/L licence cover all plywood grades and manufacturing facilities?

No. A CM/L is specific to the Indian Standard, the product grade, and the licensed manufacturing facility; panels of a different standard or grade, or from an unlicensed plant, fall outside the licence scope and are not compliant at import.

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