Of steel

Steel hinges for furniture, doors, windows and similar applications

BIS QCO APPLICABLE · ISI MARK SCHEME · IS 12817

HSN 8302 10 10 (steel hinges) is covered by a Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Order under the Hinges (Quality Control) Order, 2025. Conformity to the applicable Indian Standard is mandatory under the ISI Mark Scheme, with cabinet hinges covered by IS 18297:2023 enforceable from 1 July 2025 and other hinge types enforceable under their respective IS standards. Separately, import of cabinet hinges with a CIF value below ₹280 per kilogram is restricted under Directorate General of Foreign Trade Notification 14/25-26.

What this is

HSN code

8302 10 10

Chapter

83 · Miscellaneous articles of base metal

BIS QCO

Applicable · ISI Mark Scheme · CM/L required

Indian Standard

IS 12817 · effective 01-07-2025

Applicable Partner Government Agencies

BISBIS·Bureau of Indian Standards

Procedural directions for customs clearance are issued by: Directorate General of Foreign Trade.

Compliance steps

1
Identify the precise hinge type being imported and confirm the applicable Indian Standard: IS 12817:2020 (stainless steel butt hinges), IS 1341:2018 (steel butt hinges), IS 206:2010 (tee and strap hinges), IS 362:1991 (parliament hinges), IS 3818:1992 (continuous/piano hinges), IS 3843:1995 (steel back flap hinges), IS 453:1993 (double-acting spring hinges), or IS 18297:2023 (cabinet hinges). The CM/L licence must be specific to the hinge type and applicable IS.
Hinges (Quality Control) Order, 2025 · S.O. 1368(E) dated 21-03-2025
2
Verify the foreign manufacturer's BIS CM/L licence number against the applicable IS standard on the BIS online register before placing the purchase order. Confirm the licensed scope covers the specific hinge type, material, and manufacturing facility address.
Scheme-I of Schedule-II of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018 · S.O. 1368(E) dated 21-03-2025
3
Ensure every hinge bears the ISI mark and the supplier's CM/L number in accordance with Scheme-I of Schedule-II of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. Marking must appear on the product itself, not packaging alone.
Scheme-I of Schedule-II of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018 · Para 2 of the Hinges (Quality Control) Order, 2025
4
If the consignment includes cabinet hinges, verify that the CIF value is not below ₹280 per kilogram. Imports of cabinet hinges below this threshold are restricted under DGFT policy; where applicable, obtain the relevant authorisation before shipment.
DGFT Notification 14/25-26 dated 26-05-2025
5
Quote the supplier's BIS CM/L number on the bill of entry. Customs verifies the CM/L in real time against the BIS register; an absent, expired, or hinge-type-mismatched licence triggers consignment detention at port.
Hinges (Quality Control) Order, 2025 · S.O. 1368(E) dated 21-03-2025 · BIS Act, 2016 · Customs Act, 1962

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is presenting a supplier's CM/L licence against one hinge-type IS standard while the actual consignment contains a different hinge category governed by a separate IS standard — for instance, importing steel butt hinges (IS 1341:2018) under a CM/L issued for stainless steel butt hinges (IS 12817:2020). Customs verification is hinge-type-specific; a licence valid for one standard does not cover another, and the mismatch triggers detention regardless of the supplier's general BIS registration status. Map each product line to its governing IS before the purchase order, not at the port.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 8302 10 10 require BIS certification?

Yes. All steel hinges under this tariff line must conform to the applicable Indian Standard and bear the ISI mark under a BIS CM/L licence, as mandated by the Hinges (Quality Control) Order, 2025 under S.O. 1368(E) dated 21 March 2025.

Which Indian Standard applies to my specific hinge type?

The governing standard depends on hinge type: IS 12817:2020 for stainless steel butt hinges, IS 1341:2018 for steel butt hinges, IS 206:2010 for tee and strap hinges, IS 362:1991 for parliament hinges, IS 3818:1992 for continuous (piano) hinges, IS 3843:1995 for steel back flap hinges, IS 453:1993 for double-acting spring hinges, and IS 18297:2023 for cabinet hinges.

Is there a separate import restriction on cabinet hinges?

Yes. Import of cabinet hinges with a CIF value below ₹280 per kilogram is restricted under DGFT Notification 14/25-26 dated 26 May 2025. This restriction applies in addition to, and independently of, the BIS QCO obligation under IS 18297:2023.

Does a single CM/L licence cover all hinge types supplied by the same manufacturer?

No. A CM/L licence is specific to the hinge type, the governing IS standard, and the manufacturing facility; hinges of a different type or from a different plant are not covered under the same licence.

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