Jute wool sacks

Jute wool sacks and bags for packing goods

BIS QCO APPLICABLE · ISI MARK SCHEME · IS 1943

HSN 6305 10 50 (jute wool sacks) is covered by a Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Order under the ISI Mark Scheme. Conformity to one or more of IS 1943, IS 2566, IS 12650, IS 15138, IS 16186, and IS 16372 is mandatory depending on the specific jute bag type, by virtue of the Jute Bags (Quality Control) Order, 2022 referenced in S.O. 2601(E). Directorate General of Foreign Trade policy controls on jute imports, including Jute Commissioner registration and port restrictions on Bangladesh-origin goods, apply as separate customs-clearance overlays.

What this is

HSN code

6305 10 50

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
Identify the applicable Indian Standard for the specific jute bag type before sourcing: IS 1943:1995 (A-twill jute bags), IS 2566:1993 (B-twill jute bags for foodgrains), IS 12650:2018 (50 kg food grain bags), IS 15138:2010 (50 kg sugar bags), IS 16186:2014 (lightweight 50 kg foodgrain sacking), or IS 16372:2015 (up to 30 kg foodgrain bags). The CM/L licence must be specific to the applicable standard.
S.O. 2601(E) dated 06-06-2022 · Jute Bags (Quality Control) Order, 2022
2
Source only from a Bureau of Indian Standards CM/L-licensed manufacturer holding a current licence against the relevant IS standard. Verify the supplier's CM/L number, licensed product scope, and licensed manufacturing facility on the BIS online register before placing the purchase order.
Scheme-I of Schedule-II of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018 · S.O. 2601(E) dated 06-06-2022
3
Ensure every sack or bag bears the ISI mark and the supplier's CM/L number. Marking must appear on the product itself in conformity with Scheme-I of Schedule-II of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018, not on packaging alone.
Scheme-I of Schedule-II of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018 · Jute Bags (Quality Control) Order, 2022
4
Register with the Jute Commissioner, Ministry of Textiles, before importing. Import of used jute bags is not permitted under any circumstance. Obtain and retain the Jute Commissioner registration certificate for customs filing.
Jute Import Order dated 23-09-2019, Office of the Jute Commissioner, Ministry of Textiles
5
If the consignment originates in Bangladesh, route it exclusively through Nhava Sheva seaport — import via any land port on the India-Bangladesh border is prohibited. Accompany the consignment with a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from an accredited laboratory certifying absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes; EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and UK origins are exempt from azo dye testing.
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 · General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy · DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023

A word of counsel

The most common and costly error on this tariff line is sourcing from a supplier whose CM/L licence covers one jute bag specification — say IS 1943 A-twill — and shipping a mix that includes IS 12650 or IS 15138 bags from the same factory under a single CM/L. Each Indian Standard is independently scoped; a CM/L against IS 1943 does not cover bags manufactured to IS 12650 or IS 15138, and customs can detain the entire consignment on a specification-to-CM/L mismatch discovered during port verification.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6305 10 50 require BIS certification?

Yes. Jute wool sacks 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 via S.O. 2601(E) dated 06-06-2022.

Is Jute Commissioner registration required separately from BIS QCO compliance?

Yes. Registration with the Jute Commissioner, Ministry of Textiles, is an independent requirement under the Jute Import Order dated 23-09-2019 and must be obtained before importation. Import of used jute bags is not permitted regardless of BIS compliance status.

Which Indian Standard applies to a specific jute bag consignment?

The applicable standard depends on the bag type and intended commodity: IS 1943:1995 for A-twill bags, IS 2566:1993 for B-twill foodgrain bags, IS 12650:2018 for 50 kg foodgrain bags, IS 15138:2010 for 50 kg sugar bags, IS 16186:2014 for lightweight 50 kg foodgrain sacking, and IS 16372:2015 for bags up to 30 kg. Each requires a separate CM/L licence.

Does a single CM/L licence cover all jute bag specifications from one manufacturer?

No. A CM/L licence is specific to the Indian Standard, product scope, and manufacturing facility; bags manufactured to a different IS specification or at an unlicensed plant are not covered under the same licence.

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