Decorative plywood

Decorative plywood with non-coniferous hardwood outer ply

BIS QCO APPLICABLE · ISI MARK SCHEME · IS 303

HSN 4412 33 10 (decorative plywood with a non-coniferous hardwood outer ply) is covered by a Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Order. Conformity to IS 1328:1996 and the companion 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 33 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 veneered decorative plywood. Verify the supplier's CM/L number, licensed product scope, and licensed manufacturing 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; IS 1328:1996 applicable to veneered decorative plywood
2
Confirm which companion Indian Standard applies to the specific product being imported: IS 303:1989 (general-purpose plywood), IS 710:2010 (marine plywood), IS 5509:2021 (fire-retardant plywood), IS 4990:2011 (concrete-shuttering plywood), or IS 10701:2012 (structural plywood). The CM/L must cover the exact grade being imported.
S.O. 1377(E) dated 15-03-2024 · IS 303:1989, IS 710:2010, IS 5509:2021, IS 1328:1996, IS 4990:2011, IS 10701:2012 as listed in CCR
3
Ensure each panel bears the ISI mark and the supplier's CM/L number in accordance with the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. Marking must appear on the product or on a permanently affixed label, not on packaging alone.
BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018 · Plywood and Wooden Flush Door Shutters Quality Control Order, 2024
4
Upload the Phytosanitary Certificate (document code 851000) to e-Sanchit before the consignment arrives. The proper officer will verify the PSC upload prior to granting out-of-charge; absence triggers detention irrespective of BIS compliance status.
ITC (HS) policy condition per CCR · e-Sanchit document code 851000
5
If the importing enterprise qualifies as small or micro under the MSMED Act, note the deferred enforcement dates: CM/L mandatory from 28 May 2025 for small enterprises and from 28 August 2025 for micro enterprises. Quote the applicable enterprise classification in internal compliance records.
S.O. 1377(E) dated 15-03-2024 · Plywood and Wooden Flush Door Shutters Quality Control Order, 2024 (deferred dates per CCR)

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is treating IS 303 (general-purpose plywood) as the sole applicable standard and sourcing a CM/L that covers general-purpose grades when the commercial product is specifically decorative veneered plywood governed by IS 1328:1996. Customs verification of the CM/L scope at the line-item level will expose the mismatch — a CM/L against IS 303 does not cover IS 1328 product, and a consignment of decorative plywood backed only by an IS 303 licence faces detention and potential re-export at the importer's cost.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 4412 33 10 require BIS certification?

Yes. Decorative plywood under this tariff line must conform to IS 1328:1996 (and the applicable companion standard) 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; import is permitted only from manufacturers holding a current BIS CM/L licence.

Which Indian Standard governs decorative plywood specifically?

IS 1328:1996 governs veneered decorative plywood covering face-veneer grading, adhesive bonding class, dimensional tolerance and surface-finish criteria. IS 303:1989 covers general-purpose grades; the two standards are not interchangeable for licensing purposes.

Do the deferred enforcement dates apply to all importers?

No. The 28 February 2025 date applies to enterprises other than small and micro. Small enterprises must comply from 28 May 2025; micro enterprises from 28 August 2025. Enterprise classification under the MSMED Act determines which date governs.

Does a single CM/L licence cover all plywood grades notified under the Quality Control Order?

No. The CM/L is grade-specific and standard-specific; a licence against IS 303 does not cover IS 1328 decorative plywood, IS 710 marine plywood, or any other notified grade. Each grade requires its own in-scope licence.

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