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IS 1856:2005

Black steel wire ropes, stranded wire and cables

BIS QCO · ISI MARK · 4 LINES · STEEL AND STEEL PRODUCTS QUALITY CONTROL ORDER, NOTIFIED VIDE S.O. 2581(E) AND S.O. 4327(E)

IS 1856 specifies the requirements for steel wire ropes used for general engineering purposes, covering black and galvanised constructions used in hoisting, mooring, towing and industrial lifting. The standard governs rope construction, breaking load, lay direction and corrosion-protection class.

At a glance

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Chapter 73

Primary HSN chapter

ISI

Mark scheme

Steel and Steel Products Quality Control Order, notified vide S.O. 2581(E) and S.O. 4327(E)

Governing Quality Control Order

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Heading 7312

7312 10 10Black steel wire ropes, stranded wire and cables 7312 10 20Galvanised steel wire ropes and stranded cables 7312 10 90Stranded wire, ropes and cables of iron or steel 7312 90 00Stranded wire, ropes, cables, plaited bands and slings of iron or steel

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