Embossed

Embossed aluminium foil not exceeding 0.2 mm thickness

BIS QCO APPLICABLE · ISI MARK SCHEME · IS 15392

HSN 7607 19 92 (embossed aluminium foil, not backed, not exceeding 0.2 mm thickness) is covered by a Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Order. Conformity to IS 15392 is mandatory under the ISI Mark Scheme with effect from 13 February 2020 under the Aluminium Foil (Quality Control) Order, 2020; aluminium and aluminium alloy foil for pharmaceutical packaging must additionally conform to IS 16011:2012 with effect from 01 October 2025 under the Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Products (Quality Control) Order, 2025. No separate customs-clearance overlay applies beyond the BIS obligations.

What this is

HSN code

7607 19 92

Chapter

76 · Aluminium and articles thereof

BIS QCO

Applicable · ISI Mark Scheme · CM/L required

Indian Standard

IS 15392 · effective 13-02-2020

Applicable Partner Government Agencies

BISBIS·Bureau of Indian Standards

Compliance steps

1
Verify the foreign manufacturer holds a current BIS CM/L licence against IS 15392 on the BIS online register before placing the purchase order. Confirm the licensed scope covers embossed aluminium foil at the alloy grade, temper, and thickness range of the consignment.
Aluminium Foil (Quality Control) Order, 2020 · S.O. 687(E) dated 13-02-2020 · Scheme-I of Schedule-II of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018
2
If the foil is destined for pharmaceutical packaging, separately verify that the manufacturer holds a CM/L licence against IS 16011:2012. This obligation is active from 01 October 2025 for non-micro enterprises and from 01 April 2026 for micro enterprises as defined under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006.
Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Products (Quality Control) Order, 2025 · S.O. 2021(E) dated 05-05-2025
3
Ensure every roll or consignment unit bears the ISI mark and the manufacturer's CM/L number under Scheme-I of Schedule-II to the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. Marking must appear on the product or its primary packaging — not on the outer shipping carton alone.
Scheme-I of Schedule-II of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018 · Aluminium Foil (Quality Control) Order, 2020 · S.O. 687(E) dated 13-02-2020
4
Quote the manufacturer's BIS CM/L number (and IS 16011:2012 CM/L number where pharmaceutical packaging is the declared end-use) on the bill of entry. Customs verifies the CM/L in real time against the BIS register; an absent, expired, or scope-mismatched licence triggers consignment detention.
BIS Act, 2016 · Customs Act, 1962 · S.O. 687(E) dated 13-02-2020 · S.O. 2021(E) dated 05-05-2025
5
Review the exemption provisions in paragraph 2 of the Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Products (Quality Control) Order, 2025 before import if the consignment may qualify. Document the exemption basis in writing and retain it with the import file for customs audit.
Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Products (Quality Control) Order, 2025 · S.O. 2021(E) dated 05-05-2025 · para 2 exemptions

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is treating IS 15392 as the sole applicable standard and overlooking IS 16011:2012 when the foil is sold for pharmaceutical packaging. Both Quality Control Orders operate concurrently from 01 October 2025; a consignment declared as pharmaceutical-grade foil without a valid IS 16011:2012 CM/L — even where an IS 15392 CM/L is in order — faces detention under the 2025 Order. Importers should confirm the declared end-use with the buyer before the purchase order, not at the bill-of-entry stage.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 7607 19 92 require BIS certification?

Yes. Embossed aluminium foil under this tariff line must conform to IS 15392 under the ISI Mark Scheme with effect from 13 February 2020; import is permitted only from manufacturers holding a current BIS CM/L licence covering the specific alloy, temper, and thickness range.

Does IS 16011:2012 apply to all aluminium foil under this HSN or only pharmaceutical packaging foil?

IS 16011:2012 under S.O. 2021(E) applies specifically to aluminium and aluminium alloy foil for pharmaceutical packaging. Foil not destined for pharmaceutical use requires conformity to IS 15392 only.

What are the phased effective dates for IS 16011:2012 compliance under the 2025 Quality Control Order?

For enterprises other than micro and small, the obligation is active from 01 October 2025. For small enterprises the date is 01 January 2026, and for micro enterprises as defined in the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006, the date is 01 April 2026.

Does a single CM/L licence cover all foil thicknesses, alloy grades, and manufacturing facilities?

No. A CM/L licence is scope-specific by alloy designation, temper, thickness tolerance, and licensed manufacturing facility; foil outside the licensed specification or produced at an unlicensed plant is not covered and will be detained at port.

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