Of leather soles with embroidered uppers

Leather-soled footwear with embroidered leather strap uppers

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

HSN 6403 20 30 (leather-soled footwear with embroidered uppers) 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 01 August 2024, by virtue of the Footwear Made from Leather and Other Materials (Quality Control) Order, 2024.

What this is

HSN code

6403 20 30

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
Source only from a Bureau of Indian Standards CM/L-licensed manufacturer holding a current licence against IS 17043 (Part 1):2024 for service footwear or IS 17043 (Part 2):2024 for general-purpose footwear, as applicable to the product variant. Verify the CM/L number, licensed product scope, and manufacturing facility on the BIS online register before placing the purchase order.
Footwear Made from Leather and Other Materials (Quality Control) Order, 2024 · S.O. 1421(E) dated 15-03-2024
2
Confirm which Part applies before shipment: IS 17043 (Part 1):2024 governs service footwear and IS 17043 (Part 2):2024 governs general-purpose footwear. The CM/L licence must correspond to the correct Part for the specific footwear variant in the consignment.
S.O. 1421(E) dated 15-03-2024 · Footwear Made from Leather and Other Materials (Quality Control) Order, 2024
3
Ensure each pair of footwear 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 — on the insole, outsole, or upper — not on the packaging 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 number on the bill of entry and ensure it matches the licensed Part, product scope, and manufacturing facility. Customs verifies the CM/L in real time against the BIS register; an absent, expired, or scope-mismatched CM/L triggers consignment detention.
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 presenting a CM/L licence granted under one Part of IS 17043 for footwear that falls under the other. Service footwear and general-purpose footwear are certified under distinct Parts, and a licence for IS 17043 (Part 2):2024 does not cover a consignment of service footwear requiring IS 17043 (Part 1):2024 — customs treats such a consignment as uncertified, triggering detention, demurrage, and potential re-export. Confirm the Part-level scope of the supplier's CM/L in writing before finalising the purchase order.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6403 20 30 require BIS certification?

Yes. Footwear under this tariff item must conform to IS 17043 (Part 1):2024 for service footwear or IS 17043 (Part 2):2024 for general-purpose footwear 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.

Which Part of IS 17043 applies to embroidered leather strap footwear?

The applicable Part depends on end use: IS 17043 (Part 1):2024 applies to service footwear and IS 17043 (Part 2):2024 applies to general-purpose footwear. The importer must determine the correct Part based on the functional classification of the specific product variant.

Does a CM/L licence for one Part of IS 17043 cover footwear certified under the other Part?

No. Each Part of IS 17043 requires a separate CM/L licence; a licence granted for Part 2 does not authorise import or sale of service footwear under Part 1, and customs will treat the consignment as non-compliant.

Does a single CM/L licence cover all footwear models and manufacturing facilities of the licensed supplier?

No. The CM/L licence is specific to the licensed product scope and manufacturing facility; footwear models or plants outside the licensed scope are not covered, and a mismatch with the BIS register triggers detention.

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