Other, with at least one outer ply of nonconiferous wood

Plywood with at least one outer ply of nonconiferous wood

BIS QCO APPLICABLE · ISI MARK SCHEME · IS 303

HSN 4412 42 00 (plywood with at least one outer ply of nonconiferous wood) is covered by a Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Order. Conformity to IS 303, IS 710, IS 1328, IS 4990, IS 5509, or IS 10701 — depending on grade and end-use — is mandatory under the ISI Mark Scheme with effect from 28 February 2025, under the Plywood and Wooden Flush Door Shutters Quality Control Order, 2024. A Phytosanitary Certificate must be uploaded to e-Sanchit as a mandatory pre-clearance document.

What this is

HSN code

4412 42 00

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
Identify the applicable Indian Standard for the specific plywood grade being imported: IS 303:1989 for general-purpose plywood, IS 710:2010 for marine plywood, IS 1328:1996 for veneered decorative plywood, IS 4990:2011 for concrete-shuttering plywood, IS 5509:2021 for fire-retardant plywood, or IS 10701:2012 for structural plywood. Source only from a Bureau of Indian Standards CM/L-licensed manufacturer whose licence covers the precise IS grade, ply construction, and manufacturing facility.
Plywood and Wooden Flush Door Shutters Quality Control Order, 2024 · S.O. 1377(E) dated 15-03-2024
2
Verify the supplier's CM/L number on the BIS online register before placing the purchase order. Confirm the licence is current, that the licensed scope matches the specific IS number and grade being shipped, and that the licensed facility corresponds to the manufacturing plant of origin.
BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018 · Scheme-I of Schedule-II · S.O. 1377(E) dated 15-03-2024
3
Ensure every panel in the consignment bears the ISI mark and the supplier's CM/L number. Marking must appear on the product itself; packaging-level marking alone does not satisfy the Plywood and Wooden Flush Door Shutters Quality Control Order, 2024 requirement.
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 bill of entry is filed. The proper officer will verify upload before granting out-of-charge; absence of the certificate in e-Sanchit delays clearance regardless of BIS compliance status.
ITC (HS) Import Policy — mandatory PGA document requirement for Chapter 44 · CCR PGA-facilitated bill condition
5
For consignments from small enterprises (effective date 28 May 2025) or micro enterprises (effective date 28 August 2025), retain documentary evidence of enterprise classification under the MSMED Act at the time of import. BIS CM/L remains the mandatory compliance instrument after the applicable effective date for each enterprise category.
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 error on this tariff line is treating the ISI-mark CM/L licence as grade-agnostic. A supplier's CM/L issued against IS 303 (general-purpose) does not cover marine-grade panels governed by IS 710, fire-retardant panels under IS 5509, or structural panels under IS 10701; customs verifies the licensed IS number against the grade declared on the invoice and packing list. Importers who allow the supplier to ship a different grade from the licensed specification — even within the same physical panel dimensions — face consignment detention and potential confiscation under the BIS Act, 2016.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 4412 42 00 require BIS certification?

Yes. Conformity to the applicable Indian Standard is mandatory under the ISI Mark Scheme by virtue of the Plywood and Wooden Flush Door Shutters Quality Control Order, 2024; the supplier must hold a current BIS CM/L licence against the relevant IS grade, with effect from 28 February 2025 for standard enterprises.

Which Indian Standard applies: IS 303, IS 710, IS 1328, IS 4990, IS 5509, or IS 10701?

The applicable standard is determined by the plywood grade and end-use: IS 303:1989 for general purposes, IS 710:2010 for marine applications, IS 1328:1996 for decorative veneered panels, IS 4990:2011 for concrete shuttering, IS 5509:2021 for fire-retardant applications, and IS 10701:2012 for structural use. The bill of entry grade declaration must match the supplier's CM/L scope.

Do the staggered effective dates for small and micro enterprises affect BIS CM/L requirements?

The QCO enforcement date for small enterprises is 28 May 2025 and for micro enterprises is 28 August 2025; after the applicable date, CM/L licensing is mandatory regardless of enterprise size. Importers purchasing from such manufacturers should confirm the manufacturer's enterprise category and the date their CM/L obligation commences.

Does a single CM/L licence cover all plywood grades and facilities of the same manufacturer?

No. A CM/L licence is specific to the Indian Standard number, grade, and licensed manufacturing facility; panels of a different IS grade or from a different plant are not covered, and customs detains consignments where the declared grade falls outside the licensed scope.

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