U, I or H sections, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of less than 80 mm L or T sections, not further worked than hotrolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of less than 80 mm.

Hot-rolled U, I, H, L and T sections of iron or non-alloy steel

BIS QCO APPLICABLE · ISI MARK SCHEME · SIMS OVERLAY

HSN 7216 10 00 (hot-rolled U, I, H, L and T sections of iron or non-alloy steel, height below 80 mm) is covered by a Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Order. Conformity to the Indian Standard mapped in Schedule 1 of the Steel and Steel Products Quality Control Order, 2024 is mandatory under the ISI Mark Scheme by virtue of S.O. 3716(E) dated 29-08-2024. Steel Import Monitoring System (SIMS) registration administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade applies as a separate customs-clearance overlay.

What this is

HSN code

7216 10 00

Chapter

72 · Iron and steel

BIS QCO

Applicable · ISI Mark Scheme · CM/L required

Indian Standard

IS mapped in Schedule 1 of S.O. 3716(E) · effective 29-08-2024

Applicable Partner Government Agencies

BISBIS·Bureau of Indian Standards

SIMSSIMS·Steel Import Monitoring System

Procedural directions for customs clearance are issued by: Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs, Directorate General of Foreign Trade.

Compliance steps

1
Source only from a Bureau of Indian Standards CM/L-licensed manufacturer whose licence covers the specific section profile (U, I, H, L or T) and height range below 80 mm. Verify the CM/L number, licensed product scope, and manufacturing facility on the BIS online register before placing the purchase order.
Steel and Steel Products Quality Control Order, 2024 · S.O. 3716(E) dated 29-08-2024 · Scheme-I of Schedule-II to the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018
2
Ensure every section bears the ISI standard mark under the supplier's CM/L licence, and that each consignment is accompanied by a test certificate bearing the standard mark issued by the BIS-certified manufacturer. Marking on the product itself is mandatory; packaging-only marking does not satisfy the requirement.
Steel and Steel Products Quality Control Order, 2024 · S.O. 3716(E) dated 29-08-2024 · Section 17(1)(b) of the BIS Act, 2016
3
Register the consignment on the Steel Import Monitoring System portal not earlier than 60 days before the expected date of arrival. Pay the registration fee of ₹500; the automatic registration number remains valid for 75 days and must be within validity on the date of arrival.
DGFT Notification 33/2015-20 dated 28-09-2020 · DGFT Notification 28/2023 dated 28-08-2023 · ITC (HS) Policy Condition 5 of Chapter 72
4
Apply on the TCQCO portal for each consignment imported without BIS licence or certification, and ensure compliance with the CBIC clarification on SIMS and BIS verification obligations. Quote the supplier's BIS CM/L number and the SIMS registration number on the bill of entry.
Ministry of Steel Circular dated 20-10-2023 · CBIC F.No. 401/88/2023-Cus.III dated 09-11-2023 · CBIC Instruction 16/2025-CUS dated 18-06-2025 as modified by CBIC Instruction 23/2025-CUS dated 15-07-2025
5
If the consignment is a re-import of steel for packaging purposes, or an SEZ-to-DTA movement, confirm the applicable SIMS exemption in writing. The BIS QCO marking obligation under S.O. 3716(E) is not waived by either SIMS carve-out; the ISI-marked product requirement still applies.
DGFT Policy Circular 38/2015-20 dated 19-01-2022 · DGFT Notification 19/2015-20 dated 07-07-2022

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is assuming that any CM/L licence for structural steel sections covers the below-80 mm height range under HSN 7216 10 00. CM/L licences are scope-specific by section type and dimensional range; a licence issued for sections of 80 mm and above does not extend to sub-80 mm profiles, and customs has been instructed under CBIC Instructions 16/2025-CUS and 23/2025-CUS to verify the Indian Standard of the specific input material against the QCO mapping at the point of import. A dimensional mismatch between the consignment and the licensed scope triggers detention regardless of the SIMS registration status.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 7216 10 00 require BIS certification?

Yes. Hot-rolled U, I, H, L and T sections of height below 80 mm must conform to the Indian Standard mapped in Schedule 1 of the Steel and Steel Products Quality Control Order, 2024 under the ISI Mark Scheme; import is permitted only from a manufacturer holding a current BIS CM/L licence covering the relevant profile and dimensional range.

Is SIMS registration required in addition to BIS QCO compliance?

Yes. SIMS registration is a separate customs-clearance overlay administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade; fee ₹500, apply no earlier than 60 days before expected arrival, valid for 75 days. It is independent of the BIS CM/L obligation.

Does the deferred enforcement list under S.O. 5134(E) affect this tariff line?

Potentially. S.O. 5134(E) dated 20-11-2025 suspended enforcement for specified serial numbers in Schedule 1 for three years from gazette publication; importers must confirm whether the IS number mapped to HSN 7216 10 00 falls within the suspended serial numbers before relying on the deferral.

Does a single CM/L licence cover all section profiles and sizes from one manufacturer?

No. The CM/L licence is scope-specific by section type (U, I, H, L, T), height range, and manufacturing facility; sections outside the licensed dimensional scope or produced at an unlicensed facility are not covered and will be detained at port.

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