Of size and shape suitable for incorporation in vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels

Laminated safety glass for vehicles, aircraft or vessels

BIS QCO APPLICABLE · ISI MARK SCHEME · IS 2553

HSN 7007 11 00 (laminated safety glass for vehicles, aircraft or vessels) is covered by a Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Order. Conformity to IS 2553 (Part 1:2018 for architectural and general uses; Part 2:2019 for road transport) and IS 2835:1987 is mandatory under the ISI Mark Scheme — IS 2553 Part 2 with effect from 01 April 2023, IS 2835 with effect from 01 April 2022. No separate customs-clearance overlay applies beyond the BIS obligation.

What this is

HSN code

7007 11 00

Chapter

70 · Glass and glassware

BIS QCO

Applicable · ISI Mark Scheme · CM/L required

Indian Standard

IS 2553 (Part 1:2018, Part 2:2019) · effective 01-04-2023

Applicable Partner Government Agencies

BISBIS·Bureau of Indian Standards

Compliance steps

1
Verify the foreign manufacturer holds a current BIS CM/L licence against IS 2553 Part 2:2019 (road transport safety glass) on the BIS online register before placing the purchase order. The licensed product scope must cover the specific glass type, vehicle category, and manufacturing facility being used.
Safety Glass (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2023 · S.O. 1045(E) dated 12-03-2020 as amended · S.O. 1431(E) dated 24-03-2023
2
Where the import also includes flat transparent sheet glass used as base material, confirm the supplier holds a separate CM/L licence against IS 2835:1987 under the Flat Transparent Sheet Glass (Quality Control) Order, 2021. Both CM/L licences must be current on the date of import.
Flat Transparent Sheet Glass (Quality Control) Order, 2021 · S.O. 738(E) dated 14-02-2020 · S.O. 2017(E) dated 23-06-2020 · S.O. 4144(E) dated 07-10-2021
3
Ensure every piece of safety glass bears the ISI mark and the supplier's CM/L number as required under Scheme-I of Schedule-II to the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. Marking must appear on the glass itself and not on packaging alone.
Scheme-I of Schedule-II to the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018 · S.O. 1045(E) dated 12-03-2020
4
Assess whether the consignment qualifies for a statutory exemption: vehicle manufacturers importing safety glass for production of up to 10,000 vehicles per financial year are exempt; importers bringing in up to 5,000 pieces per financial year solely for vehicle repairs or after-sales service are also exempt. Maintain documentary evidence of eligibility.
Safety Glass (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2023 · S.O. 1431(E) dated 24-03-2023
5
Quote the supplier's BIS CM/L number (or the applicable statutory exemption basis) 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.
BIS Act, 2016 · Customs Act, 1962 · S.O. 1045(E) dated 12-03-2020

A word of counsel

The most common failure on this tariff line is importing against a CM/L licence that covers IS 2553 Part 1:2018 (architectural and general uses) when the consignment is road-transport safety glass requiring IS 2553 Part 2:2019. The two parts govern distinct performance criteria and licensing scopes; a Part 1 CM/L does not authorise supply of road-transport glass, and customs can detain the entire consignment on a part-mismatch even where the supplier is otherwise BIS-licensed. Confirm the specific part number in the CM/L scope before shipment, not at the port.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 7007 11 00 require BIS certification?

Yes. Safety glass for vehicles, aircraft or vessels must conform to IS 2553 Part 2:2019 under the ISI Mark Scheme with effect from 01 April 2023; the manufacturer must hold a current BIS CM/L licence under S.O. 1045(E) as amended by S.O. 1431(E).

Are there any exemptions from the BIS QCO for this tariff line?

Yes. Vehicle manufacturers importing for production of up to 10,000 vehicles per financial year are exempt. Imports of up to 5,000 pieces per financial year for vehicle repairs or after-sales service are also exempt. Documentary evidence of eligibility must be maintained.

Does IS 2835:1987 apply to the same consignment as IS 2553?

IS 2835:1987 applies to flat transparent sheet glass used as base material and attracts a separate CM/L requirement under the Flat Transparent Sheet Glass (Quality Control) Order, 2021. Both standards can apply concurrently where the import includes unprocessed sheet glass alongside finished safety glass.

Does a single CM/L licence cover all vehicle glass types and manufacturing facilities?

No. The CM/L is part-specific (Part 1 for architectural; Part 2 for road transport), product-scope-specific, and facility-specific. Glass types or manufacturing locations outside the licensed scope are not covered by the same CM/L.

Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: BIS / Indian Customs CUSDATA.