Jute hessian bags

Jute hessian bags for packing goods

BIS QCO APPLICABLE · ISI MARK SCHEME · IS 1943

HSN 6305 10 30 (jute hessian bags) is covered by a Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Order. Conformity to IS 1943 and related standards is mandatory under the ISI Mark Scheme by virtue of the Jute Bags (Quality Control) Order, 2022 notified under S.O. 2601(E). Jute Commissioner registration, Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate requirements, and Directorate General of Foreign Trade port-restriction controls apply as separate customs-clearance overlays.

What this is

HSN code

6305 10 30

Chapter

63 · Other made-up textile articles; sets; worn clothing and rags

BIS QCO

Applicable · ISI Mark Scheme · CM/L required

Indian Standard

IS 1943 · effective 23-09-2019

Applicable Partner Government Agencies

BISBIS·Bureau of Indian Standards

Procedural directions for customs clearance are issued by: Directorate General of Foreign Trade.

Compliance steps

1
Source only from a Bureau of Indian Standards CM/L-licensed manufacturer holding a current licence against the applicable IS standard for the specific bag specification: IS 1943:1995 (A-twill jute bags), IS 2566:1993 (B-twill bags for foodgrains), IS 12650:2018 (50 kg foodgrain bags), IS 15138:2010 (50 kg sugar bags), IS 16186:2014 (lightweight sacking for 50 kg foodgrains), or IS 16372:2015 (bags up to 30 kg foodgrains). Verify the supplier's CM/L number, licensed specification, and facility on the BIS online register before placing the purchase order.
Jute Bags (Quality Control) Order, 2022 · S.O. 2601(E) dated 06-06-2022 · BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018, Scheme-I of Schedule-II
2
Ensure each bag bears the ISI mark and the supplier's CM/L number under Scheme-I of Schedule-II to the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. Marking must appear on the product or securely attached label, not on outer packaging alone.
Jute Bags (Quality Control) Order, 2022 · S.O. 2601(E) dated 06-06-2022 · BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018
3
Register with the Jute Commissioner, Ministry of Textiles, before importing jute or jute products. Import of used jute bags is prohibited without exception; ensure the consignment consists exclusively of new bags.
Jute Import Order dated 23-09-2019, Office of the Jute Commissioner, Ministry of Textiles
4
Obtain a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from an accredited laboratory of the exporting country confirming absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes. Imports from the European Union, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom are exempt from azo dye testing; all other origins require the PSIC.
General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy · DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023
5
If the consignment originates in Bangladesh, route it exclusively through Nhava Sheva seaport; import through any land port on the India-Bangladesh border is prohibited. Verify applicability of port restrictions and any carve-outs before shipment is booked.
DGFT Notification 21/25-26 dated 27-06-2025 · DGFT Notification 07/25-26 dated 17-05-2025 · DGFT Notification 24/2025-26 dated 11-08-2025

A word of counsel

The single most common error on this tariff line is treating the BIS QCO as a single-standard obligation and sourcing against IS 1943 alone, when the Jute Bags (Quality Control) Order, 2022 maps six distinct Indian Standards to different bag specifications and fill-weight categories. A CM/L licence issued against IS 1943:1995 (A-twill) does not cover B-twill bags under IS 2566:1993 or 50 kg sugar bags under IS 15138:2010; customs detention follows immediately where the bill of entry specification does not match the CM/L scope.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6305 10 30 require BIS certification?

Yes. Jute hessian bags under this tariff line must conform to the applicable Indian Standard and bear the ISI mark under a CM/L licence from the Bureau of Indian Standards, as mandated by the Jute Bags (Quality Control) Order, 2022 under S.O. 2601(E).

Is registration with the Jute Commissioner required in addition to BIS QCO compliance?

Yes. Jute and jute products require prior registration with the Jute Commissioner, Ministry of Textiles, under the Jute Import Order dated 23-09-2019; this is independent of and in addition to the BIS CM/L licence requirement.

Does a single CM/L licence cover all jute hessian bag specifications under this HSN?

No. The CM/L is specification-specific; IS 1943, IS 2566, IS 12650, IS 15138, IS 16186, and IS 16372 are separate standards with distinct scope. A licence against one standard does not authorise import of bags falling within another.

Are Bangladesh-origin jute bags subject to port restrictions?

Yes. Imports of sacks and bags of jute from Bangladesh are permitted only through Nhava Sheva seaport; entry through any land port on the India-Bangladesh border is prohibited under DGFT Notifications 21/25-26, 07/25-26, and 24/2025-26.

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