For women

Women's leather sandals with toe-strap and instep-strap uppers

BIS QCO APPLICABLE · ISI MARK SCHEME · IS 17043(part 1)

HSN 6403 20 22 (women's leather sandals with leather outer soles and strap uppers across the instep and around the big toe) is covered by a Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Order. Conformity to IS 17043 (Part 1):2024 for service footwear and IS 17043 (Part 2):2024 for general-purpose footwear is mandatory under the ISI Mark Scheme with effect from 1 August 2024, by virtue of the Footwear Made from Leather and Other Materials (Quality Control) Order, 2024.

What this is

HSN code

6403 20 22

Chapter

64 · Footwear, gaiters and the like; parts thereof

BIS QCO

Applicable · ISI Mark Scheme · CM/L required

Indian Standard

IS 17043 (Part 1):2024 · 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 (Part 1):2024 (service footwear) or IS 17043 (Part 2):2024 (general-purpose footwear) on the BIS online register before placing the purchase order. Confirm the licensed scope covers the specific footwear category, size range, and manufacturing facility.
Footwear Made from Leather and Other Materials (Quality Control) Order, 2024 · S.O. 1421(E) dated 15-03-2024
2
Establish in writing with the supplier whether the sandals are service footwear or general-purpose footwear. The applicable IS part — Part 1 or Part 2 — is determined by end-use category, and the CM/L licence must correspond to 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 of sandals 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 itself — not on the box or carton alone.
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 licence number and the applicable IS part on the bill of entry. Customs verifies the CM/L in real time against the BIS register; an absent, expired, or IS-part-mismatched licence triggers consignment detention, demurrage, and potential re-export.
BIS Act, 2016 · Customs Act, 1962 · S.O. 1421(E) dated 15-03-2024

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is sourcing from a manufacturer whose CM/L licence is granted under IS 17043 (Part 2):2024 (general purpose) when the declared end-use is service footwear under Part 1, or vice versa. The two parts carry distinct performance requirements and separate licence scopes; a licence issued under one part does not cover goods required to conform to the other. Customs port-side verification checks the IS part reference on the CM/L against the bill of entry declaration, and a part-number mismatch is treated identically to an absent licence — triggering detention regardless of ISI mark presence.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6403 20 22 require BIS certification?

Yes. Conformity to IS 17043 (Part 1):2024 or IS 17043 (Part 2):2024 is mandatory under the ISI Mark Scheme from 1 August 2024 under 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 under the applicable part.

What is the difference between IS 17043 Part 1 and Part 2 for this product?

Part 1 governs shoes for service use and Part 2 governs shoes for general purpose; the end-use category determines which part applies, and the supplier's CM/L licence must be issued under the correct part for the consignment to clear customs.

When did the BIS QCO obligation take effect for leather sandals under HSN 6403 20 22?

The obligation under the Footwear Made from Leather and Other Materials (Quality Control) Order, 2024 took effect from 1 August 2024, as notified by S.O. 1421(E) dated 15 March 2024.

Does a single CM/L licence cover all sandal sizes and models from the same manufacturer?

No. The CM/L licence is scope-specific by IS part, footwear category, and manufacturing facility; variants outside the licensed scope or produced at an unlicensed plant are not covered and will be detained at port.

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