Brass-wind instruments

Brass-wind instruments with electronic or amplification components

BIS QCO APPLICABLE · CRS SCHEME · IS 13252

HSN 9205 10 00 (Brass-wind instruments) is covered by a Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Order where the instrument incorporates electronic or mains-operated components. Conformity to IS 13252 (Part 1):2010 or IS 616:2017 — in concurrent running with IS/IEC 62368 (Part 1):2023 — is mandatory under the Compulsory Registration Scheme with effect from 18 March 2021, by virtue of the Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirements for 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

9205 10 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 13252 (Part 1):2010 or IS 616:2017 (as applicable to the product) before placing the purchase order. Confirm the R-number covers the specific electronic musical instrument model and input-power range.
Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021 · S.O. 1248(E) dated 18-03-2021 · S.O. 4997(E) dated 29-10-2025
2
Determine which standard applies: IS/IEC 62368 (Part 1):2023 is now the operative standard for electronic musical systems. Concurrent running of IS 13252 (Part 1):2010 and IS 616:2017 is permitted only until 01-05-2026 for goods at Serial No. 65, and until 01-11-2028 for all other notified goods; after those dates the older standards are withdrawn.
S.O. 4997(E) dated 29-10-2025 · General Note 2(C) of the Import Policy
3
Ensure every instrument bears the Standard Mark under the BIS R-number per Scheme-II of Schedule-II to the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. The mark must appear on the product itself, with model-level traceability, not on packaging alone.
Scheme-II of Schedule-II to the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018 · S.O. 1248(E) dated 18-03-2021
4
Ensure compliance with DGFT Notification 13/2024-25 dated 20-05-2024 with respect to 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 13/2024-25 dated 20-05-2024 · Para 2.31(1)(b) of FTP-2023 · Para 2(c) of General Notes to 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 at the time of customs clearance. Quote the BIS R-number on the bill of entry; 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 single most consequential error on this tariff line is importing a brass-wind instrument that contains electronic amplification or mains-input components without confirming the BIS R-number covers the specific model and input-power rating — not merely the product family. Customs officers verify the R-number at model-code level in real time against the BIS register; a registration issued for a related but distinct electronic musical instrument model does not pass this check, and the consignment faces detention and potential re-export. Additionally, importers who remain on IS 13252 (Part 1):2010 or IS 616:2017 beyond the applicable concurrent-running deadline will face a registration that is no longer valid against a withdrawn standard.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 9205 10 00 require BIS certification?

Yes, for brass-wind instruments incorporating electronic or mains-operated components. Conformity to IS 13252 (Part 1):2010, IS 616:2017, or IS/IEC 62368 (Part 1):2023 is mandatory under the Compulsory Registration Scheme from 18 March 2021, per the Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021.

Do IS 13252 and IS 616 remain valid for compliance under this tariff line?

Yes, but only during the concurrent-running windows. For goods at Serial No. 65, concurrent running is permitted until 01-05-2026; for all other covered goods, until 01-11-2028. After those dates, both standards are withdrawn and IS/IEC 62368 (Part 1):2023 is the sole applicable standard.

Does the BIS QCO apply to a purely acoustic brass-wind instrument with no electronic components?

The QCO scope under S.O. 1248(E) and S.O. 4997(E) is anchored to electronic musical systems. A purely acoustic instrument without any electronic, mains-input, or amplification components does not attract the Compulsory Registration Scheme obligation under this QCO.

Does a single R-number cover all electronic musical instrument models from the same manufacturer?

No. The R-number is model-specific; instruments outside the registered model code and input-power range are not covered, and customs will detain the consignment on a model-code mismatch with the BIS register.

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