Grand pianos

Grand pianos, including digital and electro-acoustic grands

BIS QCO APPLICABLE · CRS SCHEME · IS 13252

HSN 9201 20 00 (grand pianos) is covered by a Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Order as electronic musical systems. Conformity to IS/IEC 62368-1:2023 is mandatory under the Compulsory Registration Scheme with effect from 18 March 2021 under 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

9201 20 00

Chapter

92 · Musical instruments; parts and accessories

BIS QCO

Applicable · Compulsory Registration Scheme · R-number required

Indian Standard

IS 13252 · 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 manufacturer's BIS Compulsory Registration Scheme R-number on the BIS portal against IS/IEC 62368-1:2023 for the specific grand piano model being imported. The R-number must be model-specific and current on the shipping bill date.
Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirement of Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021 · S.O. 1248(E) dated 18-03-2021 · S.O. 4997(E) dated 29-10-2025
2
Confirm which standard the supplier's R-number is registered against: IS/IEC 62368-1:2023 is the operative standard for electronic musical systems. IS 13252 (Part 1):2010 and IS 616:2017 run concurrently for serial no. 65 goods until 1 May 2026, and for all other notified goods until 1 November 2028, after which both legacy standards are withdrawn.
S.O. 4997(E) dated 29-10-2025 · General Note 2(C) of the Import Policy
3
Ensure the product bears the BIS Standard Mark under Scheme-II of Schedule-II to the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. The mark must appear on the equipment itself; marking on packaging alone does not satisfy the regulatory requirement.
Scheme-II of Schedule-II to the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018 · Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirement of Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021
4
Ensure compliance with the Directorate General of Foreign Trade Notification 13/24-25 dated 20-05-2024 regarding paragraph 2.31(1)(b) of the Foreign Trade Policy 2023 and paragraph 2(c) of the General Notes to the Import Policy before filing the bill of entry.
DGFT Notification 13/24-25 dated 20-05-2024 · Para 2.31(1)(b) of the Foreign Trade Policy 2023 · Para 2(c) of General Notes to the Import Policy
5
Comply with paragraphs 1 to 4 of Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs Instruction 27/2025-Cus dated 26-08-2025. Quote the BIS R-number on the bill of entry; customs verifies the R-number against the BIS register in real time, and an absent, expired, or model-mismatched registration triggers consignment detention.
CBIC Instruction 27/2025-Cus dated 26-08-2025 · BIS Act, 2016 · Customs Act, 1962

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is sourcing a grand piano against a legacy IS 13252 (Part 1):2010 or IS 616:2017 R-number without confirming that the concurrent-running window still applies to that specific serial number category — electronic musical systems at serial no. 65 lose legacy-standard cover on 1 May 2026, a materially earlier deadline than the general 1 November 2028 cut-off. Importers who miss the serial-number-specific sunset date will find the R-number rejected at port on a post-deadline consignment even though legacy-standard registrations remain valid for other product categories.

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 9201 20 00 require BIS certification?

Yes. Grand pianos classified as electronic musical systems require Bureau of Indian Standards registration under the Compulsory Registration Scheme against IS/IEC 62368-1:2023 with effect from 18 March 2021 under the Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirement of Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021.

Are IS 13252 and IS 616 still acceptable for CRS registration of grand pianos?

Only within the concurrent-running window. For electronic musical systems at serial no. 65, IS 13252 (Part 1):2010 and IS 616:2017 are acceptable until 1 May 2026; for all other notified goods, until 1 November 2028, after which both standards are withdrawn.

Is the R-number model-specific or does one registration cover a manufacturer's entire piano range?

The R-number is model-specific under the Compulsory Registration Scheme. A registration covering one grand piano model does not extend to other models or power-input variants from the same manufacturer.

Does CBIC Instruction 27/2025-Cus impose additional obligations beyond quoting the R-number on the bill of entry?

Yes. Paragraphs 1 to 4 of CBIC Instruction 27/2025-Cus dated 26-08-2025 prescribe specific customs-clearance obligations; importers must review the full instruction and ensure the consignment-level documentation satisfies each paragraph before filing.

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