Other, with both outer plies of coniferous wood

Plywood with both outer plies of coniferous wood

BIS QCO APPLICABLE · ISI MARK SCHEME · IS 3087

HSN 4412 59 00 (plywood with both outer plies of coniferous wood) is covered by two Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Orders. Conformity to the applicable Indian Standards under the ISI Mark Scheme is mandatory: IS 303, IS 710, IS 1328, IS 4990, IS 5509, and IS 10701 under the Plywood and Wooden Flush Door Shutters Quality Control Order, 2024 with effect from 28 February 2025, with phased dates for small enterprises (28 May 2025) and micro enterprises (28 August 2025). A Phytosanitary Certificate uploaded to e-Sanchit applies as a separate customs-clearance documentary requirement.

What this is

HSN code

4412 59 00

Chapter

44 · Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal

BIS QCO

Applicable · ISI Mark Scheme · CM/L required

Indian Standard

IS 303 / IS 710 / IS 1328 / IS 4990 / IS 5509 / IS 10701 · effective 28-02-2025

Applicable Partner Government Agencies

BISBIS·Bureau of Indian Standards

Compliance steps

1
Identify which Indian Standard governs your specific plywood variant — IS 303:1989 for general-purpose plywood, IS 710:2010 for marine plywood, IS 5509:2021 for fire-retardant plywood, IS 1328:1996 for veneered decorative plywood, IS 4990:2011 for concrete-shuttering plywood, or IS 10701:2012 for structural plywood. Source only from a BIS CM/L-licensed manufacturer whose licence explicitly covers that specific standard and the product scope.
Plywood and Wooden Flush Door Shutters QCO 2024 · S.O. 1377(E) dated 15-03-2024 · BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018
2
Verify the supplier's BIS CM/L licence number against the applicable IS on the BIS online register before placing the purchase order. Confirm the licence covers the specific plywood grade, panel dimensions, adhesive class, and licensed manufacturing facility.
S.O. 1377(E) dated 15-03-2024 · BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018 · ISI Mark Scheme under Scheme-I
3
Ensure every panel bears the ISI mark and the supplier's CM/L licence number. Marking must appear on the product itself per BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018; marking on packaging alone does not satisfy the statutory requirement.
BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018 · S.O. 1377(E) dated 15-03-2024
4
Upload the Phytosanitary Certificate (document code 851000) to e-Sanchit before the consignment arrives. The proper officer will verify upload before granting out-of-charge; absence of the PSC in e-Sanchit triggers denial of OOC regardless of BIS compliance status.
ITC (HS) import policy · e-Sanchit document code 851000 · Customs Act, 1962
5
Quote the supplier's BIS CM/L number on the bill of entry, cross-referenced to the specific IS under which the licence is granted. Note that two parallel QCOs apply to chapter-44 wood-based panels — S.O. 1307(E) for wood-based boards and S.O. 1377(E) for plywood — and confirm the CM/L cited is under the correct QCO for the consignment.
S.O. 1307(E) dated 12-03-2024 · S.O. 1377(E) dated 15-03-2024 · BIS Act, 2016 · Customs Act, 1962

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is presenting a CM/L licence granted under one IS standard for a consignment that physically constitutes a different plywood grade — for example, citing an IS 303 (general-purpose) licence for panels that are marine-grade (IS 710) or fire-retardant (IS 5509). Customs cross-checks the product description, adhesive class, and test-report grade against the CM/L scope on the BIS register; a grade mismatch triggers detention and, where the ISI mark is affixed to an out-of-scope product, exposes the importer to prosecution under Section 29 of the BIS Act, 2016. Verify the supplier's CM/L scope specification-by-specification against the shipping documents before the purchase order is placed.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 4412 59 00 require BIS certification?

Yes. Plywood under this tariff line must conform to the applicable Indian Standard and bear the ISI mark under a BIS CM/L licence per the Plywood and Wooden Flush Door Shutters QCO 2024, with effect from 28 February 2025 for large enterprises.

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

The applicable standard depends on the plywood grade: 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). Each requires a separate, grade-specific CM/L licence.

Do phased enforcement dates apply for small and micro enterprises?

Yes. Under S.O. 1377(E), the plywood QCO enforcement date for small enterprises is 28 May 2025 and for micro enterprises is 28 August 2025. The standard enterprise enforcement date is 28 February 2025.

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

No. Each CM/L licence is specific to the Indian Standard, grade, adhesive class, panel specification, and licensed manufacturing facility; panels outside the licensed scope or from an unlicensed plant are not covered and may not bear the ISI mark.

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