Tinted

Tinted drawn or blown glass sheets

BIS QCO APPLICABLE · ISI MARK SCHEME · IS 2835

HSN 7004 90 11 (tinted drawn or blown glass in sheets) is covered by a Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Order. Conformity to IS 2835:1987 is mandatory under the ISI Mark Scheme with effect from 07 October 2021, by virtue of the Flat Transparent Sheet Glass (Quality Control) Order, 2021. No separate customs-clearance overlay applies beyond the BIS obligation.

What this is

HSN code

7004 90 11

Chapter

70 · Glass and glassware

BIS QCO

Applicable · ISI Mark Scheme · CM/L required

Indian Standard

IS 2835:1987 · effective 07-10-2021

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 2835:1987 for flat transparent sheet glass. Verify the supplier's CM/L number, licensed product scope, and licensed manufacturing facility on the BIS online register before placing the purchase order.
Flat Transparent Sheet Glass (Quality Control) Order, 2021 · S.O. 4144(E) dated 07-10-2021
2
Ensure every sheet or bundle 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 mark must appear on the product or its permanent label, not on outer packaging alone.
Scheme-I of Schedule-II to the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018 · S.O. 4144(E) dated 07-10-2021
3
Retain the supplier's IS 2835:1987 test reports and CM/L licence copy in the import regulatory record. Customs may call for these at examination; absence of supporting documentation can delay clearance and trigger consignment detention.
BIS Act, 2016 · Flat Transparent Sheet Glass (Quality Control) Order, 2021 · S.O. 4144(E) dated 07-10-2021
4
Quote the supplier's BIS CM/L number on the bill of entry. 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 · Flat Transparent Sheet Glass (Quality Control) Order, 2021

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is assuming that IS 2835:1987 covers all glass sheet variants equally — the standard governs flat transparent sheet glass, and a tinted sheet is within scope only to the extent the supplier's CM/L explicitly covers tinted specifications. Importers who verify the CM/L number without checking that the licensed product scope includes the tinted variant and the relevant thickness range face scope-mismatch detention at port, even where the CM/L itself is otherwise current and valid.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 7004 90 11 require BIS certification?

Yes. Conformity to IS 2835:1987 is mandatory under the ISI Mark Scheme with effect from 07 October 2021, by virtue of the Flat Transparent Sheet Glass (Quality Control) Order, 2021; import is permitted only from manufacturers holding a current BIS CM/L licence.

Does the QCO apply to tinted glass specifically, or only to clear transparent sheet glass?

The Flat Transparent Sheet Glass (Quality Control) Order, 2021 covers flat transparent sheet glass classified under this heading; tinted glass falls within scope provided the supplier's CM/L licence covers the tinted specification and the relevant thickness range.

Which version of IS 2835 applies — the 1987 edition or a later revision?

The CCR and S.O. 4144(E) reference IS 2835:1987 as the applicable standard; verify with the BIS portal for any amendment or revision notification issued after the enforcement date of 07 October 2021.

Does a single CM/L licence cover all sheet dimensions and tint variants from the same manufacturer?

No. The CM/L is scope-specific by product specification, including glass type, thickness range, and tint variant; sheets outside the licensed scope or from an unlicensed plant are not covered and will be detained at customs.

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