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Plates and sheets of unalloyed aluminium, not elsewhere specified

BIS QCO APPLICABLE · ISI MARK SCHEME · IS 734 · NIMS OVERLAY

HSN 7606 11 90 (aluminium plates and sheets of unalloyed aluminium, not elsewhere specified) is covered by a Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Order. Conformity to the applicable Indian Standard — IS 734:1975, IS 736:1986, IS 737:2008, IS 5082:1998, or IS 7902:2001, depending on end-use — 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

7606 11 90

Chapter

76 · Aluminium and articles thereof

BIS QCO

Applicable · ISI Mark Scheme · CM/L required

Indian Standard

IS 734 · 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
Identify the applicable Indian Standard for the specific product variant being imported: IS 734:1975 for wrought aluminium forgings and forging stock for general engineering, IS 736:1986 for wrought aluminium alloy plate, IS 737:2008 for wrought aluminium alloy sheets and strip, IS 5082:1998 for electrical appliance applications, or IS 7902:2001 for aerospace-grade alloy 24343 forgings. Source only from a manufacturer holding a current BIS CM/L licence against the relevant standard.
Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Products (Quality Control) Order, 2025 · S.O. 2021(E) dated 05-05-2025
2
Verify the supplier's BIS CM/L licence number, licensed product scope, standard coverage, and manufacturing facility address on the BIS online register before placing the purchase order. The licence must cover the exact standard, alloy designation, and product form of the consignment.
Scheme-I of Schedule-II to the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018 · S.O. 2021(E) dated 05-05-2025
3
Ensure each product bears the ISI mark and the supplier's CM/L number in accordance with Scheme-I of Schedule-II to the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. The ISI mark must appear on the product or on an attached label traceable to the licensed batch.
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 under Annexure-II (aluminium) before arrival, no earlier than 60 days before the expected arrival date. Registration fee is ₹500 and the automatic registration number is valid for 75 days. The minimum 5-day advance registration requirement has been abolished.
DGFT Notification 61/2015-2020 dated 31-03-2021 · DGFT Notification 26/2016-20 dated 10-08-2022 · S.O. 3759(E)
5
Quote both the BIS CM/L number and the NFMIMS automatic registration number on the bill of entry. If the importer qualifies as a micro enterprise under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006, note that the BIS QCO effective date is 01 April 2026 for micro enterprises and 01 January 2026 for small enterprises; refer to S.O. 2021(E) paragraph 2 for applicable exemptions.
S.O. 2021(E) dated 05-05-2025 · Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 (27 of 2006) · Customs Act, 1962

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is sourcing from a manufacturer holding a CM/L licence against one Indian Standard — most typically IS 737:2008 for sheets and strip — and then importing product that physically belongs to a different specification family (for instance, electrical-grade material governed by IS 5082:1998 or aerospace forging stock under IS 7902:2001). Customs and BIS enforcement verify that the product form and end-use specification on the test certificate match the scope of the CM/L licence; a licence-to-product-scope mismatch triggers detention and may require re-export at the importer's cost, regardless of whether the product itself is technically conforming.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 7606 11 90 require BIS certification?

Yes. This tariff line falls under the Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Products (Quality Control) Order, 2025 and requires conformity to the applicable Indian Standard under the ISI Mark Scheme with effect from 01 October 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 under Annexure-II (aluminium) is administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade and is independent of the BIS QCO obligation. Fee ₹500, validity 75 days; apply no earlier than 60 days before the expected arrival date.

Which Indian Standard applies, given that five standards are listed for this tariff line?

The applicable standard depends on the product form and end-use: IS 736:1986 or IS 737:2008 for general-engineering plate, sheets and strip; IS 5082:1998 for electrical appliance bars, rods, tubes, sections, plates and sheets; IS 7902:2001 for aerospace alloy 24343 forging stock; and IS 734:1975 for general-engineering forgings and forging stock. The CM/L licence must correspond to the specific standard governing the product being imported.

Does a single CM/L licence cover all five Indian Standards applicable to this HSN?

No. A CM/L licence is standard-specific and scope-specific by product form, alloy, and manufacturing facility; a licence against IS 737:2008 does not authorise import of electrical-grade material governed by IS 5082:1998 or aerospace-grade material under IS 7902:2001.

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