Kolapuri chappals and similar footwear

Kolapuri chappals and similar leather-strap footwear

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

HSN 6403 20 40 (Kolapuri chappals and similar footwear) 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. No separate customs-clearance overlay applies beyond the BIS obligation.

What this is

HSN code

6403 20 40

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
Determine the functional category of the footwear before sourcing: service footwear requires CM/L against IS 17043 (Part 1):2024; general-purpose footwear requires CM/L against IS 17043 (Part 2):2024. Verify the supplier's 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
Ensure each pair of footwear bears the ISI mark and the supplier's CM/L number under Scheme-I of Schedule-II of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. Marking must appear on the product itself; marking only on packaging or labelling is not compliant.
Scheme-I of Schedule-II of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018 · Footwear Made from Leather and Other Materials (Quality Control) Order, 2024
3
Obtain and retain the test reports and conformity documentation corresponding to the applicable part of IS 17043:2024 for the consignment. Customs may require production of these documents to confirm the CM/L scope matches the specific footwear type in the shipment.
Footwear Made from Leather and Other Materials (Quality Control) Order, 2024 · S.O. 1421(E) dated 15-03-2024
4
Quote the supplier's BIS CM/L number on the bill of entry, with the IS part number (Part 1 or Part 2) matching the functional category of the consigned footwear. A CM/L issued under the wrong part, or expired at the time of customs examination, triggers consignment detention.
BIS Act, 2016 · Customs Act, 1962 · Footwear Made from Leather and Other Materials (Quality Control) Order, 2024

A word of counsel

The single most common error on this tariff line is presenting a CM/L issued under IS 17043 (Part 2):2024 (general purpose) for a consignment of service footwear, or vice versa. The two parts carry distinct performance specifications; customs and BIS port-verification officers examine the declared end-use category against the CM/L scope, and a part-number mismatch — however minor it appears commercially — is treated as an absence of valid certification, resulting in detention and potential re-export or confiscation of the entire consignment.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6403 20 40 require BIS certification?

Yes. Footwear under this tariff line must conform to IS 17043 (Part 1):2024 (service footwear) or IS 17043 (Part 2):2024 (general-purpose footwear) and bear the ISI mark under a CM/L licence, with effect from 01 August 2024.

Which part of IS 17043:2024 applies to Kolapuri chappals?

Kolapuri chappals are general-purpose footwear and fall under IS 17043 (Part 2):2024; service footwear — such as safety or occupational footwear — falls under IS 17043 (Part 1):2024. The intended end-use of the specific product governs which part applies.

Can a single CM/L licence cover both Part 1 and Part 2 of IS 17043:2024?

No. A CM/L is issued against a specific part of IS 17043:2024; a licence under Part 2 does not authorise manufacture or import of footwear within the Part 1 scope, and customs treats the wrong-part CM/L as non-compliant.

Is the CM/L licence facility-specific for footwear under IS 17043:2024?

Yes. The CM/L covers the licensed manufacturer's specific product scope and manufacturing facility; footwear produced at an unlicensed facility, or outside the licensed product scope, is not covered and is subject to detention on import.

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