Of bamboo

Bamboo seats, chairs, stools, tables, beds and storage units

BIS QCO APPLICABLE · ISI MARK SCHEME · IS 17631

HSN 9401 52 00 (seats of bamboo) is covered by a Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Order under the Furniture (Quality Control) Order, 2025. Conformity to IS 17631:2022 through IS 17636:2022 is mandatory under the ISI Mark Scheme, with effect from 14 February 2026 for general importers and 14 August 2026 for Micro and Small Enterprises. Directorate General of Foreign Trade policy controls apply as a separate customs-clearance overlay.

What this is

HSN code

9401 52 00

Chapter

94 · Furniture; bedding, mattresses; lamps and lighting fittings

BIS QCO

Applicable · ISI Mark Scheme · CM/L required

Indian Standard

IS 17631:2022 · effective 14-02-2026

Applicable Partner Government Agencies

BISBIS·Bureau of Indian Standards

Procedural directions for customs clearance are issued by: Directorate General of Foreign Trade.

Compliance steps

1
Identify the product category of each bamboo furniture item and verify the foreign manufacturer holds a current BIS CM/L licence against the matching Indian Standard: IS 17631:2022 (work chairs), IS 17632:2022 (general purpose chairs and stools), IS 17633:2022 (tables and desks), IS 17634:2022 (storage units and desks), IS 17635:2022 (beds), or IS 17636:2022 (bunk beds).
Furniture (Quality Control) Order, 2025 · S.O. 801(E) dated 13-02-2025 · Furniture (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2026 · S.O. 774(E) dated 12-02-2026
2
Ensure every bamboo furniture article bears the ISI mark and the supplier's CM/L number under Scheme-I of Schedule-II to the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. The standard mark must appear on the product itself, not on packaging alone.
Scheme-I of Schedule-II to the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018 · Furniture (Quality Control) Order, 2025 · S.O. 801(E) dated 13-02-2025
3
If the exporting manufacturer qualifies for the Micro and Small Enterprise deferral, obtain a Chartered Accountant certificate confirming investment in plant and machinery does not exceed ₹1 crore and annual turnover does not exceed ₹5 crore. The deferral applies only to enterprises registered on the Udyam Portal.
Furniture (Quality Control) Order, 2025 · S.O. 801(E) dated 13-02-2025 — MSE deferral clause
4
Review compliance with the provisos inserted to Paragraph 2 under the Furniture (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2026. Confirm that any consignment shipped after 14 February 2026 is fully within the amended order's scope before filing the bill of entry.
Furniture (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2026 · S.O. 774(E) dated 12-02-2026
5
If the consignment originates in Bangladesh, verify whether the goods are subject to the port restrictions introduced under Paragraph 19 of the General Notes to the ITC (HS) Import Policy. Document the applicable exemption under Paragraphs 2 and 3 on the bill of entry if the goods qualify.
DGFT Notification 7/25-26 dated 17-05-2025 · General Note 19 of the ITC (HS) 2022 Import Policy

A word of counsel

The most frequent compliance failure on this tariff line is treating the six IS standards as interchangeable and obtaining a single CM/L against IS 17631:2022 (work chairs) for a mixed shipment containing stools, beds, or storage units — each product category maps to a distinct standard and requires its own licence scope. Customs verification at port is product-category-specific; a consignment of bamboo bunk beds cleared under a work-chair CM/L faces detention and re-export regardless of the licence's overall validity.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 9401 52 00 require BIS certification?

Yes. Bamboo seats and related furniture under this tariff line require conformity to the applicable Indian Standard and an ISI mark under the ISI Mark Scheme per the Furniture (Quality Control) Order, 2025, effective 14 February 2026 for general importers.

Which Indian Standard applies to bamboo furniture imports?

Six standards apply by product category: IS 17631:2022 (work chairs), IS 17632:2022 (general purpose chairs and stools), IS 17633:2022 (tables and desks), IS 17634:2022 (storage units and desks), IS 17635:2022 (beds), and IS 17636:2022 (bunk beds). A mixed shipment must satisfy each relevant standard.

Is there any exemption for small manufacturers?

Yes. Enterprises registered on the Udyam Portal with investment in plant and machinery not exceeding ₹1 crore and annual turnover not exceeding ₹5 crore — as certified by a Chartered Accountant — qualify for the Micro and Small Enterprise deferral to 14 August 2026.

Does a single CM/L licence cover all bamboo furniture categories from one manufacturer?

No. Each CM/L is scope-specific to the product category and Indian Standard; a licence against IS 17631:2022 does not cover bunk beds (IS 17636:2022) or storage units (IS 17634:2022), and customs will detain out-of-scope product.

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