Hollow

Hollow sections of non-alloyed aluminium, extruded

BIS QCO APPLICABLE · ISI MARK SCHEME · IS 1285 · NIMS OVERLAY

HSN 7604 10 31 (hollow sections of non-alloyed aluminium) is covered by a Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Order. Conformity to IS 1285:2002 is mandatory under the ISI Mark Scheme with effect from 01 October 2025, under the Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Products (Quality Control) Order, 2025. Non-Ferrous Metals Import Monitoring System registration administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade applies as a separate customs-clearance overlay.

What this is

HSN code

7604 10 31

Chapter

76 · Aluminium and articles thereof

BIS QCO

Applicable · ISI Mark Scheme · CM/L required

Indian Standard

IS 1285:2002 · effective 01-10-2025

Applicable Partner Government Agencies

BISBIS·Bureau of Indian Standards

NIMSNIMS·Non-Ferrous Metal Import Monitoring System

Procedural directions for customs clearance are issued by: 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 1285:2002 for wrought aluminium extruded round tube and hollow sections. Verify the supplier's CM/L number, licensed product scope, and manufacturing facility address on the BIS online register before placing the purchase order.
Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Products (Quality Control) Order, 2025 · S.O. 2021(E) dated 05-05-2025
2
Confirm whether the consignment additionally falls within the IS 5082:1998 scope (wrought aluminium bars, rods, and sections for electrical appliances). Where multiple IS standards map to the product, the CM/L must expressly cover the specific product type and use-category being imported.
Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Products (Quality Control) Order, 2025 · S.O. 2021(E) dated 05-05-2025
3
Ensure every hollow section bears the ISI mark and the supplier's CM/L number under Scheme-I of Schedule-II to the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. Marking must appear on the product itself and not exclusively on packaging or documentation.
Scheme-I of Schedule-II to the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018 · Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Products (Quality Control) Order, 2025
4
Register the consignment on the Non-Ferrous Metals Import Monitoring System portal before arrival, applying no earlier than 60 days before the expected arrival date. Fee ₹500, registration valid for 75 days; quote the NFMIMS registration number on the bill of entry.
DGFT Notification 61/2015-2020 dated 31-03-2021 · DGFT Notification 26/2016-20 dated 10-08-2022 · S.O. 3759(E)
5
Verify micro- and small-enterprise exemption status if applicable: the QCO enforcement date for micro enterprises is 01 April 2026 and for small enterprises is 01 January 2026. Document Udyam registration as the MSMED Act enterprise classification before claiming a deferred effective date. For all other exemptions, refer to paragraph 2 of S.O. 2021(E).
S.O. 2021(E) dated 05-05-2025 · Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is treating IS 1285:2002, IS 5082:1998, and IS 17682:2021 as interchangeable across the full Chapter 76 aluminium product range. Each standard maps to a distinct product type and end-use category — IS 1285:2002 governs extruded round tube and hollow sections for general engineering, IS 5082:1998 governs bars, rods, and sections for electrical appliances, and IS 17682:2021 governs aluminium composite panels. A CM/L licence against the wrong standard, or one that does not expressly cover the specific product description and engineering purpose, renders the import non-compliant at port, triggering consignment detention regardless of whether NFMIMS registration is clean.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 7604 10 31 require BIS certification?

Yes. Hollow sections of non-alloyed aluminium must conform to IS 1285:2002 under the ISI Mark Scheme with effect from 01 October 2025, under the Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Products (Quality Control) Order, 2025; import is permitted only from manufacturers holding a current BIS CM/L licence.

Is Non-Ferrous Metals Import Monitoring System registration required separately from BIS QCO compliance?

Yes. NFMIMS registration is administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade and is independent of the BIS obligation. Fee ₹500, validity 75 days; apply no earlier than 60 days before expected arrival.

Do the deferred effective dates for micro and small enterprises apply to this HSN?

Yes. Per S.O. 2021(E), the QCO applies to micro enterprises from 01 April 2026 and to small enterprises from 01 January 2026; the standard 01 October 2025 date applies to all other importers and manufacturers.

Does a single CM/L licence cover hollow sections across all dimensions and manufacturing facilities?

No. The CM/L is scope-specific by product type, dimensional range, and licensed manufacturing facility; hollow sections outside the licensed scope or produced at an unlicensed plant are not covered and will be detained at customs.

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