Thickness 3 mm to 4.75 mm

Stainless steel flat-rolled products, width 600 mm or more, thickness 3 to 4.75 mm

BIS QCO APPLICABLE · ISI MARK SCHEME · IS 6911 · SIMS OVERLAY

HSN 7219 90 12 (stainless steel flat-rolled products, width 600 mm or more, thickness 3 mm to 4.75 mm) is covered by a Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Order under the Steel and Steel Products Quality Control Order, 2024 (S.O. 3716(E)). Conformity to IS 6911, IS 5522, or IS 15997 is mandatory under the ISI Mark Scheme, with the Ministry of Steel granting a temporary exemption from mandatory input adherence for all three standards until 31 March 2026. Steel Import Monitoring System registration administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade applies as a separate customs-clearance overlay.

What this is

HSN code

7219 90 12

Chapter

72 · Iron and steel

BIS QCO

Applicable · ISI Mark Scheme · CM/L required

Indian Standard

IS 6911 · effective 28-09-2020

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
Verify that the foreign manufacturer holds a current BIS CM/L licence against IS 6911 (stainless steel plate, sheet and strip), IS 5522 (stainless steel sheet and strip for utensils), or IS 15997 (low-nickel austenitic stainless steel flat products), whichever applies to the product grade. Check the CM/L scope, grade, and licensed 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 · IS 6911, IS 5522, IS 15997
2
Confirm the temporary exemption status: the Ministry of Steel order dated 20-11-2025 (F.No. S-20011/15/2024-Tech-Part-1) grants exemption from mandatory input adherence for IS 6911, IS 5522, and IS 15997 until 31 March 2026. Document the exemption basis in the import file; the QCO framework itself remains operative after that date.
Ministry of Steel order dated 20-11-2025 · F.No. S-20011/15/2024-Tech-Part-1 · S.O. 5134(E) dated 20-11-2025
3
If importing without a BIS CM/L licence during the exemption window, apply for and obtain a clarification on the TCQCO portal before the consignment arrives. Each steel consignment imported without BIS licence or certification requires a separate TCQCO portal application per the Ministry of Steel circular.
Ministry of Steel circular dated 20-10-2023 · F.No. S-20011/14/2021-Tech · CBIC clarification F.No. 401/88/2023-Cus.III dated 09-11-2023
4
Register the consignment on the Steel Import Monitoring System portal, paying ₹500, no earlier than 60 days before the expected date of arrival. The automatic registration number is valid for 75 days; confirm it remains within validity on the bill of entry date. Ensure compliance with CBIC instructions on SIMS registration for QCO-notified steel products.
DGFT Notification 33/2015-20 dated 28-09-2020 · DGFT Notification 28/2023 dated 28-08-2023 · CBIC Instruction 16/2025-CUS dated 18-06-2025 as modified by CBIC Instruction 23/2025-CUS dated 15-07-2025
5
Quote the supplier's BIS CM/L number (or the TCQCO exemption reference) and the SIMS registration number on the bill of entry. Each consignment must be accompanied by a test certificate bearing the standard mark, issued by the BIS-certified manufacturer. Sub-standard product not conforming to the notified Indian Standard must be disposed of as scrap under Section 17(1)(b) of the BIS Act, 2016.
Steel and Steel Products Quality Control Order, 2024 · S.O. 3716(E) dated 29-08-2024 · Section 17 of the BIS Act, 2016

A word of counsel

The single most common error on this tariff line is treating the Ministry of Steel's temporary exemption from mandatory input adherence as a permanent relaxation of the QCO. The exemption for IS 6911, IS 5522, and IS 15997 runs only until 31 March 2026; consignments arriving after that date without a valid CM/L licence face detention and potential disposal as scrap under Section 17(1)(b) of the BIS Act, 2016. Importers must build a supplier CM/L licensing plan now rather than assume the exemption will be extended.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 7219 90 12 require BIS certification?

Yes. Conformity to IS 6911, IS 5522, or IS 15997 is mandatory under the ISI Mark Scheme by virtue of the Steel and Steel Products Quality Control Order, 2024 (S.O. 3716(E)). A temporary exemption from mandatory input adherence applies until 31 March 2026 per the Ministry of Steel order dated 20-11-2025.

Is Steel Import Monitoring System registration required separately from BIS QCO compliance?

Yes. SIMS registration is administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade and is independent of the BIS QCO obligation. The registration fee is ₹500, valid for 75 days, and the application window opens no earlier than 60 days before the expected date of arrival.

What does the TCQCO portal requirement mean for importers without a CM/L licence during the exemption period?

Each consignment imported without BIS licence or certification must be supported by a TCQCO portal application and clarification per the Ministry of Steel circular dated 20-10-2023 and CBIC clarification F.No. 401/88/2023-Cus.III. The portal application must be completed before the consignment arrives at port.

Does a single CM/L licence cover all three Indian Standards applicable to this tariff line?

No. Each IS (6911, 5522, and 15997) requires a separate CM/L licence tied to the specific grade, product scope, and licensed manufacturing facility; a licence under one standard does not authorise import of product falling within the scope of another.

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