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Base metal hinges (butt, tee, strap, piano, cabinet hinges)

BIS QCO APPLICABLE · ISI MARK SCHEME · IS 12817

HSN 8302 10 90 (base metal 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 12817:2020, IS 1341:2018, IS 205:1992, IS 206:2010, IS 362:1991, IS 3818:1992, IS 3843:1995, IS 453:1993, or IS 18297:2023 depending on hinge type — is mandatory under the ISI Mark Scheme, with the Cabinet Hinges obligation effective 01 July 2025. Import of cabinet hinges with a CIF value below ₹280 per kilogram is Restricted under Directorate General of Foreign Trade policy as a separate customs-clearance overlay.

What this is

HSN code

8302 10 90

Chapter

83 · Miscellaneous articles of base metal

BIS QCO

Applicable · ISI Mark Scheme · CM/L required

Indian Standard

IS 12817:2020 · 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 hinge type of the consignment and confirm the governing Indian Standard: IS 12817:2020 (stainless steel butt hinges), IS 1341:2018 (steel butt hinges), IS 205:1992 (non-ferrous metal 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).
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. The licence must cover the specific hinge type, material, and manufacturing facility being supplied.
Scheme-I of Schedule-II to the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018 · S.O. 1368(E) dated 21-03-2025
3
Ensure each hinge bears the ISI mark and the supplier's CM/L licence number as required under Scheme-I of Schedule-II to the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. Marking must appear on the product itself; packaging-only marking does not satisfy the QCO requirement.
Scheme-I of Schedule-II to the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018 · Hinges (Quality Control) Order, 2025 · Para 2 thereof
4
For cabinet hinge imports, verify the CIF value per kilogram before shipment. Import of cabinet hinges with a CIF value below ₹280 per kilogram is Restricted under DGFT policy; a separate import licence is required for below-threshold consignments.
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 CM/L triggers consignment detention.
Hinges (Quality Control) Order, 2025 · S.O. 1368(E) dated 21-03-2025 · BIS Act, 2016 · Customs Act, 1962

A word of counsel

The single most common error on this tariff line is sourcing a CM/L-licensed supplier without verifying that the licence scope matches the exact hinge type and material in the consignment. Nine distinct Indian Standards apply under the Hinges (Quality Control) Order, 2025 — one CM/L covering stainless steel butt hinges does not extend to cabinet hinges, piano hinges, or tee-and-strap hinges. A mixed consignment containing even one hinge type outside the licensed scope triggers detention of the entire shipment at port.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 8302 10 90 require BIS certification?

Yes. All hinge types 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 21-03-2025.

Which Indian Standard applies to my hinge type?

The applicable standard depends on hinge type and material: IS 12817:2020 for stainless steel butt hinges, IS 1341:2018 for steel butt hinges, IS 205:1992 for non-ferrous butt hinges, IS 206:2010 for tee and strap hinges, IS 362:1991 for parliament hinges, IS 3818:1992 for 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 an additional restriction on cabinet hinge imports beyond the BIS QCO?

Yes. Per DGFT Notification 14/25-26 dated 26-05-2025, import of cabinet hinges with a CIF value below ₹280 per kilogram is Restricted and requires a separate import licence, independent of the BIS QCO obligation.

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

No. Each CM/L licence is specific to the Indian Standard, hinge type, and manufacturing facility; a licence for one hinge category does not authorise import of a different hinge type, even from the same supplier.

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