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Iron or steel bridge sections, structural purposes (other)

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 7308 10 90 (Other bridges and bridge-sections of iron or steel) is subject to the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) import policy under DGFT Notification 40/2024-25 dated 26-11-2024, which mandates that steel tubes for structural purposes conform to IS 1161:2014 with mandatory BIS certification effective 26 November 2024. Goods imported under this tariff line must bear a BIS Standard Mark licence; non-conforming consignments are liable to detention at the port of entry.

What this is

HSN code

7308 10 90

Chapter

73 · Articles of iron or steel

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) policy, DGFT Notification 40/2024-25 (IS 1161:2014 mandatory conformance)

Customs documentation

BIS Standard Mark licence from BIS
IS 1161:2014 conformance declaration from exporter
ITC (HS) policy compliance from DGFT

Compliance steps

1
Ensure the imported steel tubes for structural purposes bear a valid BIS Standard Mark licence certifying conformance to IS 1161:2014 before filing the bill of entry. This requirement is operative with effect from 26 November 2024 and applies to all consignments under HSN 7308 10 90 falling within the IS 1161 product scope.
DGFT Notification 40/2024-25 dated 26-11-2024 · IS 1161:2014
2
Upload conformance documentation supporting IS 1161:2014 certification in e-Sanchit at the bill of entry stage. Consignments without evidence of a current BIS Standard Mark licence are liable to be held pending verification by the proper officer before out-of-charge.
DGFT Notification 40/2024-25 dated 26-11-2024

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is importing steel tubes for structural bridge applications in the belief that the residual 8-digit 'Other' classification falls outside the IS 1161 scope. DGFT Notification 40/2024-25 expressly extends IS 1161:2014 conformance and BIS Standard Mark certification to this CTI with effect from 26 November 2024; consignments shipped before confirming BIS licence validity face detention and potential re-export at the importer's cost.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 7308 10 90 require BIS certification?

Yes — uniquely for this tariff line, BIS Standard Mark certification to IS 1161:2014 is mandated not through a standalone BIS Quality Control Order but through DGFT Notification 40/2024-25 dated 26-11-2024, which made IS 1161 conformance a binding import-policy condition with effect from 26 November 2024.

From which date does the IS 1161:2014 requirement apply to this HSN?

The IS 1161:2014 mandatory certification requirement applies with effect from 26 November 2024, per DGFT Notification 40/2024-25 dated 26-11-2024; consignments shipped on or after that date must carry a valid BIS Standard Mark licence.

What happens if a consignment under HSN 7308 10 90 arrives without a BIS Standard Mark licence?

A consignment lacking the mandatory IS 1161:2014 BIS certification will be detained at the port of entry; the proper officer will withhold out-of-charge, and the importer faces the risk of re-export or confiscation under the applicable DGFT and Customs enforcement provisions.

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