Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder

Liquefied petroleum gas cylinders of iron or steel

BIS QCO APPLICABLE · ISI MARK SCHEME · IS 14899 · PESO OVERLAY · SIMS OVERLAY

HSN 7311 00 10 (liquefied petroleum gas cylinders of iron or steel) is covered by a Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Order. Conformity to IS 14899 (automotive LPG containers) and IS 3196 Part 1 (welded low-carbon steel LPG cylinders) is mandatory under the ISI Mark Scheme with effect from 22 November 2016 under the Gas Cylinders Rules, 2016. Steel Import Monitoring System registration administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade and Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation licensing apply as separate customs-clearance overlays.

What this is

HSN code

7311 00 10

Chapter

73 · Articles of iron or steel

BIS QCO

Applicable · ISI Mark Scheme · CM/L required

Indian Standard

IS 14899 · effective 22-11-2016

Applicable Partner Government Agencies

BISBIS·Bureau of Indian Standards

PESOPESO·Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation

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 holding a current licence against IS 14899 (automotive LPG containers) or IS 3196 Part 1 (welded low-carbon steel LPG cylinders exceeding 5-litre water capacity). Verify the CM/L number, licensed product scope, and manufacturing facility on the BIS online register before placing the purchase order.
Gas Cylinders Rules, 2016 · G.S.R. 1081(E) dated 22-11-2016
2
Verify the licence issued by the Chief Controller of Explosives under the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation before shipment. Every foreign manufacturer or importer of LPG cylinders must obtain PESO approval; apply through the PESO online system.
Explosives Act, 1884 · Gas Cylinders Rules, 2016 · G.S.R. 1081(E) dated 22-11-2016
3
Ensure every cylinder bears the ISI mark and the supplier's CM/L number per Scheme-I of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. Marking must appear on the cylinder itself, not on packaging alone.
BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018 · Gas Cylinders Rules, 2016
4
Register the consignment on the Steel Import Monitoring System portal not earlier than 60 days before the expected arrival date; pay the registration fee of ₹500 and retain the automatic registration number, which remains valid for 75 days. The registration 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
5
Quote the supplier's BIS CM/L number, the PESO licence reference, and the SIMS registration number on the bill of entry. If the cylinders are filled with gas and imported by air, obtain prior permission from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation before filing the bill of entry.
Gas Cylinders Rules, 2016 · G.S.R. 1081(E) dated 22-11-2016 · ITC (HS) policy condition 2 of Chapter 73

A word of counsel

The single most common error on this tariff line is treating PESO licensing and SIMS registration as the headline obligations while underestimating the IS-scope distinction between IS 14899 and IS 3196 Part 1. Importers sourcing automotive LPG cylinders must confirm CM/L coverage under IS 14899, not IS 3196; a licence held against the wrong standard — even from a PESO-approved manufacturer — renders the consignment non-compliant at the BIS verification stage and triggers detention. Confirm the precise cylinder application and water capacity with the supplier before the purchase order, as the applicable IS standard and CM/L scope differ materially between automotive and general industrial LPG cylinders.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 7311 00 10 require BIS certification?

Yes. LPG cylinders under this tariff line require an ISI Mark Scheme CM/L licence against IS 14899 for automotive LPG containers or IS 3196 Part 1 for welded low-carbon steel LPG cylinders, with effect from 22 November 2016 under the Gas Cylinders Rules, 2016.

Is Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation approval required separately from BIS QCO compliance?

Yes. PESO licensing under the Explosives Act, 1884 and the Gas Cylinders Rules, 2016 is independent of the BIS CM/L requirement; both must be satisfied before customs clearance. Every foreign manufacturer or importer must apply through the PESO online system.

Which Indian Standard applies — IS 14899 or IS 3196 Part 1?

IS 14899 governs LPG cylinders for automotive use; IS 3196 Part 1 governs welded low-carbon steel gas cylinders exceeding 5-litre water capacity for liquefied petroleum gas. The applicable standard depends on the cylinder's intended application and specification — both are referenced under G.S.R. 1081(E).

Does a single CM/L licence cover all cylinder sizes and manufacturing facilities?

No. A CM/L licence is scope-specific by standard, cylinder specification, water capacity range, and manufacturing facility; cylinders outside the licensed scope or from an unlicensed plant are not covered and will be detained at customs.

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