Of aluminium, not alloyed

Aluminium tubes and pipes, not alloyed

BIS QCO APPLICABLE · ISI MARK SCHEME · IS 7092(part 1) · NIMS OVERLAY

HSN 7608 10 00 (aluminium tubes and pipes of aluminium, not alloyed) is covered by a Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Order. Conformity to IS 7092 (Part 1):1992, IS 5082:1998, and IS 1285:2002 is mandatory under the ISI Mark Scheme by virtue of the Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Products (Quality Control) Order, 2025, with staggered enforcement dates culminating from 1 October 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

7608 10 00

Chapter

76 · Aluminium and articles thereof

BIS QCO

Applicable · ISI Mark Scheme · CM/L required

Indian Standard

IS 7092 (Part 1) · 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
Verify the foreign manufacturer's BIS CM/L licence number on the BIS online register against the applicable Indian Standard: IS 7092 (Part 1):1992 for aluminium alloy welded tubes for irrigation, IS 5082:1998 for tubes in electrical appliances, or IS 1285:2002 for extruded round tubes for general engineering. Confirm the licensed product scope, facility address, and current validity before placing the purchase order.
Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Products (Quality Control) Order, 2025 · S.O. 2021(E) dated 05-05-2025 · IS 7092 (Part 1):1992; IS 5082:1998; IS 1285:2002
2
Ensure every tube or pipe bears the ISI mark and the supplier's CM/L number under Scheme-I of Schedule-II to the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. The standard mark must appear on the product itself and not solely on the outer packaging.
Scheme-I of Schedule-II to the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018 · Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Products (Quality Control) Order, 2025
3
Register the consignment on the Non-Ferrous Metals Import Monitoring System portal, completing Annexure-II for aluminium items, before arrival. Fee ₹500, registration valid for 75 days, apply no earlier than 60 days before the expected arrival date; the minimum advance-registration window has been reduced to zero days.
DGFT Notification 61/2015-2020 dated 31-03-2021 · DGFT Notification 26/2016-20 dated 10-08-2022 · S.O. 3759(E)
4
Note staggered enforcement: the general effective date is 1 October 2025; for enterprises classified as small enterprises under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006, the date is 1 January 2026; for micro enterprises, 1 April 2026. Import consignments whose arrival date falls before the applicable threshold are not yet in-scope.
S.O. 2021(E) dated 05-05-2025 · Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Products (Quality Control) Order, 2025 · Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 (27 of 2006)
5
Quote the supplier's BIS CM/L number and the NFMIMS automatic registration number on the bill of entry. Customs verifies each independently; absent, expired, or scope-mismatched documentation triggers consignment detention. Review any exemptions available under paragraph 2 of S.O. 2021(E) before filing.
S.O. 2021(E) dated 05-05-2025 · DGFT Policy Circular 42/2015-2020 dated 27-07-2022 · Customs Act, 1962

A word of counsel

The single most common error on this tariff line is selecting the wrong Indian Standard for the specific tube type being imported. IS 7092 (Part 1):1992 applies to welded aluminium alloy tubes for irrigation; IS 5082:1998 applies to tubes used in electrical appliances; IS 1285:2002 applies to extruded round tubes for general engineering. A CM/L licence against one standard does not cover product within the scope of another, and a scope mismatch between the licence and the consignment description triggers detention regardless of the validity of the CM/L itself.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 7608 10 00 require BIS certification?

Yes. Aluminium tubes and pipes of non-alloyed aluminium require a BIS CM/L licence under the ISI Mark Scheme by virtue of the Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Products (Quality Control) Order, 2025, with effect from 1 October 2025 for general importers.

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 under DGFT Notification 61/2015-2020 and is independent of the BIS QCO obligation. Fee ₹500, validity 75 days, apply no earlier than 60 days before arrival.

Do the staggered enforcement dates affect the BIS obligation for all importers equally?

No. The general effective date is 1 October 2025; enterprises classified as small enterprises under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 have until 1 January 2026; micro enterprises have until 1 April 2026 per S.O. 2021(E).

Does a single CM/L licence cover all aluminium tube types under this HSN?

No. Each CM/L licence is standard-specific and scope-specific; a licence against IS 7092 (Part 1):1992 does not cover extruded round tubes governed by IS 1285:2002, and customs detains consignments where the declared product falls outside the licensed standard's scope.

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