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Aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip (general engineering, electrical, aerospace)

BIS QCO APPLICABLE · ISI MARK SCHEME · IS 17682 · NIMS OVERLAY

HSN 7606 92 90 (aluminium alloy plates, sheets and strip) is covered by a Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Order. Conformity to the applicable Indian Standard — including IS 736:1986, IS 737:2008, IS 5082:1998, IS 17682:2021, and IS 7902:2001 depending on alloy end-use — is mandatory under the ISI Mark Scheme with effect from 1 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 92 90

Chapter

76 · Aluminium and articles thereof

BIS QCO

Applicable · ISI Mark Scheme · CM/L required

Indian Standard

IS 17682:2021 · 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 correct Indian Standard for the specific aluminium alloy product being imported: IS 736:1986 for wrought alloy plate, IS 737:2008 for wrought alloy sheets and strip, IS 5082:1998 for electrical-appliance plates and sheets, IS 17682:2021 for aluminium composite panels, IS 7902:2001 for aerospace alloy forgings, or IS 1254:2007 for corrugated sheet. Source only from a Bureau of Indian Standards CM/L-licensed manufacturer whose licence scope matches that specific standard.
Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Products (Quality Control) Order, 2025 · S.O. 2021(E) dated 05-05-2025 · IS 736:1986 · IS 737:2008 · IS 5082:1998 · IS 17682:2021 · IS 7902:2001 · IS 1254:2007
2
Verify the supplier's BIS CM/L number on the BIS online register, confirming it covers the specific Indian Standard, alloy designation, product form (plate, sheet, strip), thickness range, and licensed manufacturing facility before placing the purchase order.
Scheme-I of Schedule-II to the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018 · S.O. 2021(E) dated 05-05-2025
3
Ensure every plate, sheet, or strip unit bears the ISI mark and the supplier's CM/L number. Marking must appear on the product itself; marking only on outer packaging does not satisfy the BIS conformity-assessment requirement.
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, applying no earlier than 60 days before the expected arrival date. Fee ₹500, registration valid for 75 days; the registration must remain within validity on the date of import.
DGFT Notification 61/2015-2020 dated 31-03-2021 · DGFT Notification 26/2016-20 dated 10-08-2022 · S.O. 3759(E)
5
Quote the supplier's BIS CM/L number and the NFMIMS registration number on the bill of entry. If the importer is a micro enterprise under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006, note that QCO obligations apply from 01-04-2026, and small enterprises from 01-01-2026; maintain documentary proof of MSMED-registered status to invoke the deferred effective date.
S.O. 2021(E) dated 05-05-2025 · Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Products (Quality Control) Order, 2025 · DGFT Policy Circular 42/2015-2020 dated 27-07-2022

A word of counsel

The single most common error on this tariff line is presenting a single CM/L licence number at the bill-of-entry stage without verifying that its licensed scope — alloy designation, product form, thickness range, and manufacturing facility — matches the specific consignment. This HSN aggregates eight distinct Indian Standards across radically different end-uses (general engineering plate, electrical-appliance sheet, aerospace forgings, composite panels); a CM/L licence valid for IS 737:2008 wrought-alloy strip does not cover IS 17682:2021 aluminium composite panels or IS 7902:2001 aerospace alloy forgings, and scope mismatch triggers consignment detention regardless of the licence's current validity.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 7606 92 90 require BIS certification?

Yes. All aluminium alloy plates, sheets, and strip under this tariff line must conform to the applicable Indian Standard and bear the ISI mark under a CM/L licence, mandatory under the ISI Mark Scheme with effect from 1 October 2025 under the Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Products (Quality Control) Order, 2025.

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

Yes. NFMIMS registration under Annexure-II is administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade and is independent of the BIS QCO obligation; both must be satisfied before customs clearance, with fee ₹500 and registration validity of 75 days.

Which Indian Standard applies to aluminium composite panels versus general engineering sheet?

IS 17682:2021 governs aluminium composite panels; IS 737:2008 governs wrought aluminium alloy sheets and strip for general engineering; IS 5082:1998 covers plates and sheets for electrical appliances. The applicable standard is determined by the product's alloy form and end-use.

Does a single CM/L licence cover all aluminium alloy product variants under this HSN?

No. The CM/L licence is specific to the Indian Standard, alloy designation, product form, thickness range, and manufacturing facility; variants outside the licensed scope are not covered and are subject to detention at port on a scope mismatch.

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