Road wheels and parts and accessories thereof

Automotive road wheels, wheel rims and accessories

BIS QCO APPLICABLE · ISI MARK SCHEME · IS 16192

HSN 8708 70 00 (road wheels and parts and accessories thereof) is covered by a Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Order. Conformity to IS 16192 (Parts 1, 2 and 3) for two-wheeler, three-wheeler, e-rickshaw and e-cart wheel rims, or to IS 9436 for all other vehicle categories, is mandatory under the ISI Mark Scheme with effect from 22 December 2023 under the Automobile Wheel Rim Component (Quality Control) Amendment Order-II, 2023, pursuant to S.O. 3227(E) dated 21 September 2020 as amended.

What this is

HSN code

8708 70 00

Chapter

87 · Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock; parts and accessories

BIS QCO

Applicable · ISI Mark Scheme · CM/L required

Indian Standard

IS 16192 · effective 22-12-2023

Applicable Partner Government Agencies

BISBIS·Bureau of Indian Standards

Compliance steps

1
Identify the vehicle category of the wheel rim being imported — two-wheeler, three-wheeler, e-rickshaw or e-cart (IS 16192 Parts 1, 2 and 3) versus all other motor vehicle categories (IS 9436). Source only from a Bureau of Indian Standards CM/L-licensed manufacturer holding a current licence against the correct standard and part.
Automobile Wheel Rim Component (Quality Control) Amendment Order-II, 2023 · S.O. 3227(E) dated 21-09-2020 · S.O. 5379(E) dated 19-12-2023
2
Verify the supplier's CM/L licence number, licensed product scope (vehicle category, rim size, manufacturing facility), and current validity on the BIS online register before placing the purchase order. A CM/L valid for IS 16192 Part 1 does not automatically cover Parts 2 or 3.
Scheme-I of Schedule-II to the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018 · S.O. 3227(E) dated 21-09-2020 as amended
3
Ensure every wheel rim bears the ISI mark and the supplier's CM/L number on the product itself. The marking must be traceable to the licensed manufacturing facility and the applicable IS part; marking on packaging alone does not satisfy the statutory marking requirement.
Scheme-I of Schedule-II to the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018 · Automobile Wheel Rim Component (Quality Control) Amendment Order-II, 2023
4
If the consignment comprises automobile wheel rims imported by a vehicle manufacturer under Rule 126 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, confirm whether the S.O. 895(E) amendment dated 26 February 2024 applies and document the exemption basis accordingly.
S.O. 895(E) dated 26-02-2024 · Rule 126, Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989
5
Quote the supplier's BIS CM/L number on the bill of entry. For consignments potentially within an exempted category, attach the documentary basis under Paragraph 3 of S.O. 3227(E) or S.O. 5379(E); absent documentation triggers consignment detention pending verification.
Para 3 of S.O. 3227(E) dated 21-09-2020 · S.O. 5379(E) dated 19-12-2023 · BIS Act, 2016 · Customs Act, 1962

A word of counsel

The single most common error on this tariff line is treating IS 16192 as a single-standard obligation and overlooking its three-part structure — a CM/L for Part 1 (two-wheeler rims) does not cover Parts 2 or 3, and a licence against IS 9436 is entirely inapplicable to two-wheeler, three-wheeler, e-rickshaw or e-cart categories. A scope mismatch between the imported rim category and the licensed standard cited on the bill of entry results in consignment detention even where the supplier is otherwise BIS-licensed.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 8708 70 00 require BIS certification?

Yes. Road wheel rims under this tariff line require ISI Mark Scheme CM/L licensing against IS 16192 (Parts 1, 2 and 3) for two-wheeler, three-wheeler, e-rickshaw and e-cart categories, or against IS 9436 for all other motor vehicle categories, with effect from 22 December 2023.

Which Indian Standard applies — IS 16192 or IS 9436?

IS 16192 Parts 1, 2 and 3 apply to wheel rims for two-wheelers, three-wheelers, e-rickshaws and e-carts. IS 9436 applies to wheel rims for all other motor vehicle categories. The correct standard is determined by the vehicle category, not the importer's preference.

Are vehicle manufacturers importing wheel rims under Rule 126 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 exempt?

A specific amendment under S.O. 895(E) dated 26 February 2024 addresses wheel rims imported by vehicle manufacturers under Rule 126 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989. Importers relying on that provision must document the exemption basis at the time of filing the bill of entry.

Does a single CM/L licence cover all parts and vehicle categories under IS 16192?

No. A CM/L licence is part-specific and facility-specific; a licence for IS 16192 Part 1 does not extend to Parts 2 or 3, and rims manufactured at an unlicensed facility are not covered regardless of the licensee's other approvals.

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