Electrically operated

Electrically operated wall and table clocks (mains-powered)

BIS QCO APPLICABLE · CRS SCHEME · IS 302

HSN 9105 21 00 (electrically operated clocks) is covered by a Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Order. Conformity to IS 302 (Part 2) (Sec 26):2014 is mandatory under the Compulsory Registration Scheme with effect from 18 March 2021, by virtue of the Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirement of Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021. Directorate General of Foreign Trade and Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs policy controls apply as separate customs-clearance overlays.

What this is

HSN code

9105 21 00

Chapter

91 · Clocks and watches and parts thereof

BIS QCO

Applicable · Compulsory Registration Scheme · R-number required

Indian Standard

IS 302 (Part 2) (Sec 26):2014 · effective 18-03-2021

Applicable Partner Government Agencies

BISBIS·Bureau of Indian Standards

Procedural directions for customs clearance are issued by: Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs, Directorate General of Foreign Trade.

Compliance steps

1
Verify the foreign supplier's BIS Compulsory Registration Scheme R-number on the BIS portal against IS 302 (Part 2) (Sec 26):2014. The R-number must be model-specific and current on the shipping bill date; an expired or out-of-scope registration triggers consignment detention.
Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirement of Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021 · S.O. 1248(E) dated 18-03-2021
2
Ensure every clock bears the Standard Mark under the supplier's BIS R-number in accordance with Scheme-II of Schedule-II of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. The marking must appear on the product unit and not only on outer packaging.
Scheme-II of Schedule-II of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018 · S.O. 1248(E) dated 18-03-2021
3
Quote the supplier's BIS R-number on the bill of entry. Customs verifies the R-number in real time against the BIS register; a lapsed, model-mismatched, or absent R-number results in detention, demurrage, and potential re-export or confiscation.
General Note 2(C) of the ITC (HS) Import Policy · BIS Act, 2016 · Customs Act, 1962
4
Ensure compliance with DGFT Notification 13/24-25 dated 20-05-2024 as it applies to paragraph 2.31(1)(b) of the Foreign Trade Policy 2023 and paragraph 2(c) of the General Notes to the Import Policy. Confirm whether this consignment falls within the notified conditions before the shipping date.
DGFT Notification 13/24-25 dated 20-05-2024 · para 2.31(1)(b) of FTP-2023 · para 2(c) of General Notes to Import Policy
5
Review paragraphs 1 to 4 of CBIC Instruction 27/2025-Cus dated 26-08-2025 and apply any requirements to the bill of entry and supporting documentation before lodgement.
CBIC Instruction 27/2025-Cus dated 26-08-2025

A word of counsel

The single most common error on this tariff line is registering the product against the parent IS 302 standard without specifying the correct part and section — IS 302 (Part 2) (Sec 26):2014 governs electronic clocks with mains power, and a BIS R-number obtained under a different section of IS 302 does not satisfy the QCO obligation for this HSN. Customs portal verification matches the registered IS part and section against the declared model; a section mismatch is treated as a non-compliant registration, triggering detention on arrival regardless of whether the parent IS 302 registration is otherwise valid.

Need a regulatory steer on this product?

Speak to a regulatory counsel about your specific HSN, IS, and supplier situation.

Speak to an Expert

Frequently asked

Does HSN 9105 21 00 require BIS certification?

Yes. Electronic clocks with mains power under this tariff line must conform to IS 302 (Part 2) (Sec 26):2014 and bear the Standard Mark under the Compulsory Registration Scheme with effect from 18 March 2021, per S.O. 1248(E).

Does one BIS R-number cover all clock models from the same manufacturer?

No. The R-number is model-specific; each distinct clock model must be registered separately, and models outside the registered scope are not covered under the existing R-number.

Does the BIS QCO apply to battery-operated clocks classified under this HSN?

The CCR specifies that the IS 302 (Part 2) (Sec 26):2014 obligation applies to electronic clocks with mains power; battery-only variants should be evaluated separately for BIS QCO scope before shipment.

Is the Compulsory Registration Scheme R-number the only document required at customs?

No. DGFT Notification 13/24-25 and CBIC Instruction 27/2025-Cus impose additional policy compliance obligations; the bill of entry must address all three sets of requirements, not the BIS R-number alone.

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