Electric smoothing irons

Electric smoothing irons for domestic use

BIS QCO APPLICABLE · ISI MARK SCHEME · IS 302

HSN 8516 40 00 (electric smoothing irons) is covered by a Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Order. Conformity to IS 302 (Part 2 / Sec 3) is mandatory under the ISI Mark Scheme with effect from 17 February 2003, by virtue of the Electrical Wires, Cables, Appliances and Protection Devices and Accessories (Quality Control) Order, 2003. No separate customs-clearance overlay applies beyond the BIS obligation.

What this is

HSN code

8516 40 00

Chapter

85 · Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof

BIS QCO

Applicable · ISI Mark Scheme · CM/L required

Indian Standard

IS 302 (Part 2 / Sec 3) · effective 17-02-2003

Applicable Partner Government Agencies

BISBIS·Bureau of Indian Standards

Compliance steps

1
Source only from a Bureau of Indian Standards CM/L-licensed manufacturer holding a current licence against IS 302 (Part 2 / Sec 3) for electric smoothing irons. Verify the supplier's CM/L number, licensed product scope, and manufacturing facility address on the BIS online register before placing the purchase order.
Electrical Wires, Cables, Appliances and Protection Devices and Accessories (Quality Control) Order, 2003 · S.O. 189(E) dated 17-02-2003
2
Ensure every electric iron 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 mark must appear on the product itself, not on the packaging alone.
Scheme-I of Schedule-II to the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018 · Electrical Wires, Cables, Appliances and Protection Devices and Accessories (Quality Control) Order, 2003
3
Confirm that the IS 302 licence held by the supplier explicitly covers Part 2 / Section 3 (electric irons). IS 302 is a family standard with multiple appliance-specific parts and sections; a CM/L issued against a different part does not satisfy the requirement for electric smoothing irons.
IS 302 (Part 2 / Sec 3) · S.O. 189(E) dated 17-02-2003
4
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 scope-mismatched licence triggers consignment detention, demurrage, and potential re-export or confiscation.
Electrical Wires, Cables, Appliances and Protection Devices and Accessories (Quality Control) Order, 2003 · BIS Act, 2016 · Customs Act, 1962

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is sourcing from a manufacturer whose CM/L is issued against IS 302 for a different appliance part — say, hair dryers or water heaters — and treating that as sufficient for electric smoothing irons. IS 302 is a multi-part family standard; each appliance category carries its own section, and a CM/L must cite Part 2 / Section 3 specifically to cover electric irons. Presenting a CM/L against the wrong section results in port detention regardless of the fact that the licence number appears valid on the BIS register.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 8516 40 00 require BIS certification?

Yes. Electric smoothing irons require Bureau of Indian Standards certification under the ISI Mark Scheme against IS 302 (Part 2 / Sec 3) with effect from 17 February 2003; import is permitted only from manufacturers holding a current CM/L licence covering this specific part and section.

Is there a separate customs-clearance overlay such as SIMS or EPR required for electric irons?

No. The regulatory record records no separate overlay beyond the BIS QCO obligation under S.O. 189(E). Only the CM/L licence number needs to be quoted on the bill of entry.

Does IS 302 cover all electro-thermic appliances under heading 8516, or only electric irons?

IS 302 is a family standard with appliance-specific parts and sections. The QCO obligation on HSN 8516 40 00 is specific to Part 2 / Section 3 for electric smoothing irons; other appliances under heading 8516 carry their own applicable IS 302 sections and separate QCO obligations.

Does a single CM/L licence cover all wattage variants and models of electric irons from the same manufacturer?

No. A CM/L licence is scope-specific by model, wattage rating, and manufacturing facility; variants outside the licensed scope or from an unlicensed plant are not covered and will be detained at customs.

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