With at least one outer ply of tropical wood

Plywood with at least one outer ply of tropical wood

BIS QCO APPLICABLE · ISI MARK SCHEME · IS 303

HSN 4412 51 00 (plywood with at least one outer ply of tropical wood) is covered by a Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Order. Conformity to IS 303 and related plywood standards 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 uploaded to e-Sanchit applies as a separate customs-clearance overlay.

What this is

HSN code

4412 51 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
Source only from a Bureau of Indian Standards CM/L-licensed manufacturer holding a current licence against the applicable plywood Indian Standard — IS 303 for general-purpose plywood, IS 710 for marine plywood, IS 5509 for fire-retardant plywood, IS 1328 for veneered decorative plywood, IS 4990 for concrete-shuttering plywood, or IS 10701 for structural plywood. 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 · BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018
2
Confirm that the applicable IS standard for the specific plywood grade is within the supplier's CM/L scope. A licence issued under IS 303 does not cover marine, fire-retardant, decorative, shuttering, or structural plywood grades; each grade has a distinct IS standard and requires a separate CM/L.
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
3
Ensure each 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 itself — a marking only on the outer packaging does not satisfy the statutory requirement.
BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018 · Plywood and Wooden Flush Door Shutters Quality Control Order, 2024 · S.O. 1377(E) dated 15-03-2024
4
Upload a valid Phytosanitary Certificate under document code 851000 on e-Sanchit before the consignment arrives. The proper officer verifies upload of the Phytosanitary Certificate prior to granting out-of-charge; absence of the certificate stalls clearance regardless of BIS compliance status.
e-Sanchit document code 851000 · ITC (HS) Import Policy condition for wood-based panels
5
If the supplier qualifies as a small enterprise, the operative enforcement date is 28 May 2025; for micro enterprises it is 28 August 2025. Confirm the supplier's enterprise classification in writing and retain the supporting Udyam registration document. After the applicable date, the CM/L obligation applies without exception.
Plywood and Wooden Flush Door Shutters Quality Control Order, 2024 · S.O. 1377(E) dated 15-03-2024

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is treating the ISI Mark Scheme as a single, grade-neutral licence: importers verify a supplier's CM/L for IS 303 general-purpose plywood and then ship marine, fire-retardant, or decorative grades under the same declaration. Each plywood grade is governed by a distinct Indian Standard with its own CM/L scope, and customs — now supported by active DRI surveillance per DRI Alert Circular 05/2025-CI dated 22-08-2025 — verifies grade-level IS alignment on the bill of entry. A CM/L scope mismatch on even one grade within a mixed consignment exposes the entire shipment to detention and potential confiscation.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 4412 51 00 require BIS certification?

Yes. Plywood with at least one outer ply of tropical wood is subject to the ISI Mark Scheme under the Plywood and Wooden Flush Door Shutters Quality Control Order, 2024; import is permitted only from manufacturers holding a current BIS CM/L licence against the applicable Indian Standard, with effect from 28 February 2025.

Does a single CM/L licence cover all plywood grades imported under HSN 4412 51 00?

No. Each grade has a distinct IS standard — IS 303, IS 710, IS 5509, IS 1328, IS 4990, IS 10701 — and the CM/L must specifically cover the grade being imported. A licence issued for one standard does not authorise supply of panels certified under a different standard.

Do staggered enforcement dates under the QCO affect current import obligations?

Yes. The general enforcement date is 28 February 2025; small enterprises were granted until 28 May 2025 and micro enterprises until 28 August 2025. After the date applicable to the supplier's enterprise category, the CM/L obligation is absolute — no further deferral applies.

Is a Phytosanitary Certificate required in addition to BIS documentation?

Yes. A Phytosanitary Certificate under e-Sanchit document code 851000 must be uploaded before out-of-charge is granted. It is a separate customs-clearance condition independent of the BIS ISI Mark Scheme obligation.

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