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Other articles of plaster or plaster-based compositions (gypsum boards, panels, ceiling tiles)

BIS QCO APPLICABLE · ISI MARK SCHEME · IS 2095

HSN 6809 90 00 (other articles of plaster or plaster-based compositions) is covered by a Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Order. Conformity to IS 2095 (Parts 1, 2, and 3) and IS 17400:2021 is mandatory under the ISI Mark Scheme with effect from 07 September 2024, under the Gypsum Based Building Materials (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2024. No separate customs-clearance overlay applies beyond the BIS obligation.

What this is

HSN code

6809 90 00

Chapter

68 · Articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials

BIS QCO

Applicable · ISI Mark Scheme · CM/L required

Indian Standard

IS 2095 · effective 07-09-2024

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 the applicable IS: IS 2095 (Part 1):2011 for standard gypsum plaster boards, IS 2095 (Part 2):2022 for coated or laminated boards, IS 2095 (Part 3):2022 for reinforced boards and ceiling tiles, or IS 17400:2021 for glass-fibre-reinforced gypsum panels. Verify the CM/L number, licensed part, and facility address on the BIS online register before placing the purchase order.
Gypsum Based Building Materials (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2024 · S.O. 1153(E) dated 06-03-2024 · S.O. 5058(E) dated 15-11-2024
2
Ensure every board, panel, or tile 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; packaging-only marking does not satisfy the statutory requirement.
Scheme-I of Schedule-II of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018 · Gypsum Based Building Materials (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2024
3
If the importer or supplier qualifies as a small enterprise under Section 2(m) of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006, the effective compliance date is 07 December 2024. For micro enterprises under Section 2(h), the effective date is 07 March 2025. Retain MSMED classification documentation to evidence the applicable date at customs.
S.O. 1153(E) dated 06-03-2024 · Gypsum Based Building Materials (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2024
4
Quote the supplier's BIS CM/L 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 part-mismatched CM/L triggers consignment detention.
BIS Act, 2016 · Customs Act, 1962 · Gypsum Based Building Materials (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2024
5
If importing up to 200 pieces of a specific size for research and development by a gypsum building materials manufacturer, document the R&D exemption with a declaration that the goods will not be sold commercially and will be disposed of as scrap. Maintain financial year-wise records and furnish them to the Central Government on demand.
Gypsum Based Building Materials (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2024 · S.O. 5058(E) dated 15-11-2024

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is sourcing a CM/L licence covering only one IS part — typically IS 2095 (Part 1):2011 for plain boards — while the consignment includes coated, laminated, reinforced, or glass-fibre-reinforced variants governed by IS 2095 (Part 2):2022, IS 2095 (Part 3):2022, or IS 17400:2021 respectively. A CM/L that covers the wrong part is treated by Customs as no licence at all, triggering detention, demurrage, and potential re-export. Verify the exact product variant against the licensed part scope before every shipment, not merely at the time of supplier onboarding.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6809 90 00 require BIS certification?

Yes. Gypsum plaster boards, glass-fibre-reinforced gypsum panels, and ceiling tiles under this tariff line require ISI Mark Scheme CM/L licensing against IS 2095 (Parts 1, 2, or 3) or IS 17400:2021 with effect from 07 September 2024 under the Gypsum Based Building Materials (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2024.

Do small or micro enterprises have a different compliance effective date?

Yes. Small enterprises as defined under Section 2(m) of the MSMED Act, 2006 have an effective date of 07 December 2024; micro enterprises as defined under Section 2(h) have an effective date of 07 March 2025.

Is there an exemption for R&D imports?

Yes, but it is narrow. Up to 200 pieces per year of a required specific size may be imported for research and development by gypsum building materials manufacturers, provided the goods are not sold commercially, are disposed of as scrap, and the importer maintains year-wise records submitted to the Central Government.

Does one CM/L licence cover all product variants under IS 2095?

No. The CM/L is part-specific; a licence against IS 2095 (Part 1):2011 does not authorise import of coated, laminated, reinforced boards, or ceiling tiles, which are governed by IS 2095 (Part 2):2022 and IS 2095 (Part 3):2022 respectively.

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