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Wheel rims and spokes for cycles and motor vehicles

BIS QCO APPLICABLE · ISI MARK SCHEME · IS 10613

HSN 8714 92 90 (wheel rims and spokes, other) is covered by Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Orders under multiple notifications. Wheel rims for 2-wheelers, 3-wheelers, e-rickshaws and e-carts must conform to IS 16192 (Parts 1, 2 and 3); rims for all other vehicle categories must conform to IS 9436 — both under the ISI Mark Scheme with effect from 22 December 2023. Bicycle-component imports additionally attract IS 10613:2014 requirements under the Bicycles-Retro Reflective Devices (Quality Control) Order, 2023.

What this is

HSN code

8714 92 90

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 10613 · effective 21-09-2020

Applicable Partner Government Agencies

BISBIS·Bureau of Indian Standards

Compliance steps

1
Identify the vehicle category before sourcing: 2-wheelers, 3-wheelers, e-rickshaws and e-carts require IS 16192 (Parts 1, 2 and 3); all other vehicle categories require IS 9436. Bicycle wheel components additionally require conformity to IS 10613:2014. Select the supplier's CM/L licence accordingly.
S.O. 3227(E) dated 21-09-2020 as amended · S.O. 5379(E) dated 19-12-2023 · Automobile Wheel Rim Component (Quality Control) Amendment Order-II, 2023
2
Verify the foreign manufacturer's BIS CM/L licence number on the BIS online register before placing the purchase order. Confirm the licensed IS number, part number, vehicle-category scope, and licensed manufacturing facility match the consignment exactly.
Scheme-I of Schedule-II of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018 · S.O. 3227(E) dated 21-09-2020
3
Ensure every wheel rim or spoke bears the ISI mark and the supplier's CM/L number on the product itself. Marking on packaging alone does not satisfy the standard-mark obligation under Scheme-I.
Scheme-I of Schedule-II of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018 · Automobile Wheel Rim Component (Quality Control) Amendment Order-II, 2023
4
Check whether the consignment falls within an exempted category under paragraph 3 of S.O. 3227(E) or S.O. 5379(E). If a vehicle manufacturer is importing wheel rims under Rule 126 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, verify eligibility against S.O. 895(E) dated 26-02-2024 and retain the supporting documentation on file.
S.O. 3227(E) dated 21-09-2020 · S.O. 5379(E) dated 19-12-2023 · S.O. 895(E) dated 26-02-2024
5
Quote the supplier's BIS CM/L number on the bill of entry and ensure it matches the IS standard, part, and vehicle-category scope of the consignment. Customs verifies CM/L validity in real time; a lapsed, scope-mismatched, or absent licence triggers consignment detention.
BIS Act, 2016 · Customs Act, 1962 · S.O. 3227(E) dated 21-09-2020 as amended

A word of counsel

The single most common error on this tariff line is sourcing against a single CM/L licence without verifying vehicle-category scope: IS 16192 (Parts 1, 2 and 3) and IS 9436 are not interchangeable — a rim certified under IS 9436 for cars cannot clear customs as a 2-wheeler rim requiring IS 16192, and vice versa. Importers who consolidate mixed-category consignments under one CM/L routinely face detention and demurrage when customs cross-checks the licensed scope against the invoice's vehicle-category description.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 8714 92 90 require BIS certification?

Yes. Wheel rims under this tariff line require ISI Mark Scheme certification — against IS 16192 Parts 1, 2 and 3 for 2-wheelers, 3-wheelers, e-rickshaws and e-carts, and against IS 9436 for all other vehicle categories, with effect from 22 December 2023. Bicycle components additionally attract IS 10613:2014.

Which Indian Standard applies to e-rickshaw and e-cart wheel rims?

IS 16192 Parts 1, 2 and 3 apply to e-rickshaw and e-cart wheel rims, per S.O. 3227(E) as amended by S.O. 5379(E) dated 19-12-2023. IS 9436 applies to wheel rims for vehicle categories outside the 2-wheeler, 3-wheeler, e-rickshaw and e-cart scope.

Are there any exemptions from the BIS QCO for wheel rims?

Yes. Exempted categories are defined in paragraph 3 of S.O. 3227(E) dated 21-09-2020 and S.O. 5379(E) dated 19-12-2023. An additional exemption applies to vehicle manufacturers importing wheel rims under Rule 126 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, as notified by S.O. 895(E) dated 26-02-2024.

Does a single CM/L licence cover wheel rims for all vehicle categories?

No. A CM/L licence is specific to the IS number, part number, vehicle category, and licensed manufacturing facility. Rims outside the licensed vehicle-category scope or from an unlicensed plant are not covered, and customs detention follows.

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