Of rattan

Seats of rattan (chairs, stools, tables, beds, storage units)

BIS QCO APPLICABLE · ISI MARK SCHEME · IS 17631

HSN 9401 53 00 (seats of rattan) 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 the obligation coming into force from 14 February 2026 for large enterprises and 14 August 2026 for micro and small enterprises. Directorate General of Foreign Trade policy controls, including Bangladesh-origin port restrictions, apply as a separate customs-clearance overlay.

What this is

HSN code

9401 53 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 applicable Indian Standard for each furniture category in the consignment: IS 17631:2022 for work chairs, IS 17632:2022 for general-purpose chairs and stools, IS 17633:2022 for tables and desks, IS 17634:2022 for storage units, IS 17635:2022 for beds, and IS 17636:2022 for bunk beds. A single shipment spanning multiple categories requires CM/L coverage under each relevant standard.
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
Verify the foreign manufacturer's BIS CM/L licence number against each applicable IS standard on the BIS online register before placing the purchase order. The CM/L must cover the specific product category, the rattan material type, and the licensed manufacturing facility.
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
Ensure every article bears the ISI mark and the supplier's CM/L number in accordance with Scheme-I of Schedule-II to the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. Marking must appear on the product itself; marking on packaging alone does not satisfy the QCO requirement.
Scheme-I of Schedule-II to the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018 · Furniture (Quality Control) Order, 2025
4
Quote the supplier's BIS CM/L number and the corresponding IS standard reference on the bill of entry for each furniture category. Customs verifies the CM/L in real time against the BIS register; a CM/L that is absent, expired, or does not cover the rattan product category triggers consignment detention.
BIS Act, 2016 · Customs Act, 1962 · Furniture (Quality Control) Order, 2025 · S.O. 801(E) dated 13-02-2025
5
If the consignment originates in Bangladesh, verify whether the goods are subject to port restrictions under paragraph 19 of the General Notes to the import policy. Document the applicable exemption under paragraphs 2 and 3 of that notification if claiming relief.
DGFT Notification 7/25-26 dated 17-05-2025 · General Notes to ITC (HS) Import Policy 2022

A word of counsel

The single most common error on this tariff line is treating HSN 9401 53 00 as a single-standard obligation when the Furniture (Quality Control) Order, 2025 maps six distinct Indian Standards to six furniture sub-categories. A CM/L licence held against IS 17631:2022 for work chairs does not authorise import of rattan beds (IS 17635:2022) or bunk beds (IS 17636:2022) in the same consignment; each unlicensed category is independently liable to detention. Verify CM/L coverage category-by-category before the purchase order, not at the port.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 9401 53 00 require BIS certification?

Yes. Rattan seats falling within the Furniture (Quality Control) Order, 2025 must conform to the relevant IS standard (IS 17631:2022 through IS 17636:2022) under the ISI Mark Scheme; import is permitted only from manufacturers holding a current BIS CM/L licence covering the specific furniture category.

When does the BIS QCO obligation come into force for rattan furniture imports?

The obligation takes effect from 14 February 2026 for all enterprises other than micro and small enterprises, and from 14 August 2026 for enterprises registered on the Udyam Portal with plant and machinery investment not exceeding ₹1 crore and turnover not exceeding ₹5 crore for the previous financial year.

Does the MSME exemption under the Furniture (Quality Control) Order, 2025 apply to importers or manufacturers?

The exemption applies to goods manufactured by an enterprise registered on the Udyam Portal of the Ministry of MSME meeting the specified investment and turnover thresholds, as certified by a Chartered Accountant; it is a manufacturer-level carve-out, and the importer must obtain documentary evidence of the manufacturer's qualifying status.

Does a single CM/L licence cover all rattan furniture categories?

No. Each furniture sub-category is governed by a separate Indian Standard; the CM/L is standard-specific and category-specific. A licence against IS 17632:2022 for general-purpose chairs does not cover rattan tables, beds, or storage units under IS 17633:2022, IS 17635:2022, or IS 17634:2022.

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