Galvannealed

Galvannealed flat-rolled alloy steel strip, narrow width

BIS QCO APPLICABLE · ISI MARK SCHEME · IS 1079 · SIMS OVERLAY

HSN 7226 99 73 (galvannealed flat-rolled alloy steel, width less than 600 mm) is covered by a Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Order. Conformity to IS 1079, IS 5986, IS 10748, and IS 11513 is mandatory under the ISI Mark Scheme by virtue of the Steel and Steel Products Quality Control Order 2024, S.O. 3716(E). 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

7226 99 73

Chapter

72 · Iron and steel

BIS QCO

Applicable · ISI Mark Scheme · CM/L required

Indian Standard

IS 1079 · 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
Identify which Indian Standard governs the specific galvannealed product being imported: IS 1079:2017 for hot-rolled carbon steel sheet, plate and strip; IS 5986:2017 for hot-rolled steel sheet, plate and strip for forming and flanging; IS 10748:2004 for hot-rolled steel strip for welded tubes and pipes; IS 11513:2017 for hot-rolled carbon steel strip for cold rolling.
Steel and Steel Products Quality Control Order 2024 · S.O. 3716(E) dated 29-08-2024; IS 1079:2017, IS 5986:2017, IS 10748:2004, IS 11513:2017 as listed in Schedule 1
2
Verify the foreign manufacturer holds a current BIS CM/L licence against the applicable Indian Standard on the BIS online register. Confirm the licence covers the specific product grade, size range, and manufacturing facility before placing the purchase order.
Scheme-I of Schedule-II to the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018 · Steel and Steel Products Quality Control Order 2024 · S.O. 3716(E) dated 29-08-2024
3
Ensure each consignment is accompanied by a test certificate bearing the ISI standard mark, issued by the BIS-certified manufacturer. The certificate must be traceable to the specific consignment and conform to Schedule 1 of the Steel and Steel Products Quality Control Order 2024.
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
4
Register the consignment on the Steel Import Monitoring System portal not earlier than 60 days before expected arrival. Fee ₹500, automatic registration valid for 75 days. Re-imports for packaging only and SEZ-to-DTA movements without value addition are exempt from SIMS registration.
DGFT Notification 33/2015-20 dated 28-09-2020 · DGFT Notification 28/2023 dated 28-08-2023 · DGFT Policy Circular 38/2015-20 dated 19-01-2022
5
Where the consignment is imported without a BIS licence or certification, apply for and obtain a clarification on the TCQCO portal before import, in accordance with the Ministry of Steel circular dated 20-10-2023. Quote both the BIS CM/L number and the SIMS registration number on the bill of entry; comply with CBIC Instructions 16/2025-CUS and 23/2025-CUS on mandatory SIMS portal registration for notified steel inputs.
Ministry of Steel circular F.No.S-20011/14/2021-Tech dated 20-10-2023 · CBIC clarification 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

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is assuming a single IS number covers the entire galvannealed strip category. HSN 7226 99 73 maps to four distinct Indian Standards, each tied to a specific end-use and product specification — a CM/L licence against IS 1079:2017 does not authorise import of strip governed by IS 10748:2004 or IS 11513:2017. Customs and the TCQCO portal both verify the IS mapping at the consignment level; a scope mismatch between the declared IS, the CM/L, and the actual product results in detention and a mandatory TCQCO clarification cycle before clearance.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 7226 99 73 require BIS certification?

Yes. Galvannealed flat-rolled alloy steel strip under this tariff line must conform to the applicable Indian Standard under the ISI Mark Scheme, and import is permitted only from manufacturers holding a current BIS CM/L licence, by virtue of S.O. 3716(E).

Which Indian Standard applies to galvannealed strip under HSN 7226 99 73?

Four standards apply depending on product specification: IS 1079:2017 (hot-rolled carbon steel sheet, plate and strip), IS 5986:2017 (for forming and flanging), IS 10748:2004 (for welded tubes and pipes), and IS 11513:2017 (strip for cold rolling); the applicable standard must match the specific product.

Is SIMS registration required in addition to BIS QCO compliance?

Yes. Steel Import Monitoring System registration under DGFT Notification 33/2015-20 is a separate customs-clearance overlay; fee ₹500, validity 75 days, apply no earlier than 60 days before arrival. Re-imports for packaging only and qualifying SEZ-to-DTA movements are exempt.

Does a single CM/L licence cover all four Indian Standards mapped to this HSN?

No. Each CM/L licence is specific to the Indian Standard, product grade, size range, and manufacturing facility; a licence issued against one standard does not authorise import of product governed by a different standard on this tariff line.

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