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Children's leather sandals with toe-strap uppers

BIS QCO APPLICABLE · ISI MARK SCHEME · IS 17043

HSN 6403 20 13 (children's leather sandals with leather outer soles and toe-strap uppers) is covered by a Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Order. Conformity to IS 17043 is mandatory under the ISI Mark Scheme with effect from 01 August 2024, by virtue of the Footwear Made from Leather and Other Materials (Quality Control) Order, 2024. No additional customs-clearance overlay applies beyond the BIS QCO obligation.

What this is

HSN code

6403 20 13

Chapter

64 · Footwear, gaiters and the like; parts thereof

BIS QCO

Applicable · ISI Mark Scheme · CM/L required

Indian Standard

IS 17043 · effective 01-08-2024

Applicable Partner Government Agencies

BISBIS·Bureau of Indian Standards

Compliance steps

1
Verify the foreign manufacturer's BIS CM/L licence number against IS 17043 on the BIS online register before placing the purchase order. Confirm the licensed product scope covers children's leather sandals at the relevant manufacturing facility.
Footwear Made from Leather and Other Materials (Quality Control) Order, 2024 · S.O. 1421(E) dated 15-03-2024
2
Determine whether the sandals are classified as shoes for services or shoes for general purpose. Shoes for services must conform to IS 17043 (Part 1):2024; shoes for general purpose must conform to IS 17043 (Part 2):2024. The CM/L must reference the correct part.
IS 17043 (Part 1):2024 and IS 17043 (Part 2):2024 · S.O. 1421(E) dated 15-03-2024
3
Ensure every pair bears the ISI mark and the supplier's CM/L number under Scheme-I of Schedule-II to the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. The standard mark must appear on the product itself and not solely on packaging or accompanying documentation.
Scheme-I of Schedule-II to the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018 · Footwear Made from Leather and Other Materials (Quality Control) Order, 2024
4
Quote the supplier's BIS CM/L number on the bill of entry at the time of customs filing. Customs verifies the CM/L in real time against the BIS register; an absent, expired, or scope-mismatched licence triggers consignment detention, demurrage, and potential re-export or confiscation.
BIS Act, 2016 · Customs Act, 1962 · S.O. 1421(E) dated 15-03-2024

A word of counsel

The most common failure on this tariff line is sourcing from a CM/L-licensed manufacturer without confirming that the licence specifically covers the correct part of IS 17043 — Part 1 for service footwear, Part 2 for general-purpose footwear. A CM/L issued under the wrong part does not satisfy the QCO obligation for the imported product category, and customs will detain the consignment on a scope mismatch even where a CM/L number is present on the bill of entry. Confirm the part-specific scope with the supplier in writing before shipment.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6403 20 13 require BIS certification?

Yes. Children's leather sandals under this tariff line must conform to IS 17043 under the ISI Mark Scheme, with effect from 01 August 2024, pursuant to the Footwear Made from Leather and Other Materials (Quality Control) Order, 2024; import is permitted only from manufacturers holding a current BIS CM/L licence.

Which part of IS 17043 applies to children's leather sandals for general use?

Shoes for general purpose must conform to IS 17043 (Part 2):2024; shoes for services must conform to IS 17043 (Part 1):2024. The applicable part depends on the end-use category of the footwear being imported.

Does a CM/L licence covering adult leather footwear also cover children's footwear under HSN 6403 20 13?

No. A CM/L licence is scope-specific; it must expressly cover children's footwear at the relevant manufacturing facility. A licence scoped to adult footwear does not extend to children's product lines.

Does a single CM/L licence cover multiple manufacturing facilities of the same supplier?

No. Each CM/L is facility-specific; footwear manufactured at a plant not covered by the licence does not carry a valid ISI mark authorisation, and customs will detain the consignment on a facility mismatch.

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