Mandatory BIS Standard
ISI Mark for Agro Textiles
- Minimum marking fee per year
- ₹21,200 – ₹1,97,000
- Micro to large firms
- Testing cost
- ₹16,000 – ₹1,98,550
- Based on 2 lab prices
- HSN codes
- 56081900, 39173990, 84248990
- Check the code with customs
BIS Certification License guarantees safety, durability and quality of agricultural textiles under Indian Standards. Key criteria include IS 16008 (Shade nets) and related IS specifications for agro-textile products.
Applicable Indian Standards for ISI Mark for Agro Textiles
| IS number | Product | Testing cost |
|---|---|---|
| IS 16718 : 2021 | Polypropylene Spun Bonded Non—Woven Crop Cover and Fruit Skirting Bags for Agriculture and Horticulture ApplicationsHSN 56081900 | — |
| IS 16513 : 2016 | Insect nets for Agriculture and Horticulture purposeHSN 56081900 | ₹20,8732 labs |
| IS 16202 : 2014 | Woven Ground covers for Horticulture ApplicationHSN 56081900 | — |
| IS 17070 : 2019 | Jute Agro textiles for Growth of Plants and Suppression of Weeds | — |
| IS 15907 : 2010 | High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) woven beds for vermicultureHSN 56081900 | ₹62,9101 lab |
| IS 16089 : 2013 | Sapling bags for growth of seedling /sapling | — |
| IS 16190 : 2014 | High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) laminated woven lay flat tube for irrigation purposeHSN 39173990 | ₹1,14,5311 lab |
| IS 16390 : 2015 | Nylon Knitted seamless gloves for tobacco harvesters | — |
| IS 16627 : 2017 | High density polyethylene (HDPE) laminated woven lay flat tube for use in mains and submains of drip irrigation systemHSN 84248990 | — |
| IS 17355 : 2020 | Propylene Spun bonded non—woven mulch mat for agriculture and horticulture applications | — |
| IS 17356 : 2020 | Windshield nets for agriculture and horticulture purpose | — |
| IS 17357 : 2020 | Harvest nets for agriculture and horticulture purposes | — |
| IS 17358 (Part 1) : 2020 | Fencing nets for agriculture and horticulture purposes – made from extruded polymer meshHSN 56081900 | ₹17,948 – ₹19,1352 labs |
| IS 17358 (Part 2) : 2020 | Fencing nets for agriculture and horticulture purposes -made from mono filament yarns and combination of tape and mono filament yarns | — |
| IS 17513 : 2020 | Plant Support Nets for Agriculture and Horticulture PurposesHSN 56081900 | — |
| IS 17728 : 2021 | High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Laminated Woven Lay Flat Tube and Fittings for use in Rain Irrigation SystemHSN 84248990 | — |
| IS 17729 : 2021 | Flexible Water Storage Tank for Agriculture and Horticulture PurposesHSN 39251000 | — |
| IS 17730 (Part 1) : 2021 | Hail Protection Nets for Agriculture and Horticulture Purposes- Warp Knitted Hail Protection NetsHSN 56081900 | ₹32,3101 lab |
| IS 17730 (Part 2) : 2021 | Hail Protection Nets for Agriculture and Horticulture Purposes – Woven Hail Protection NetsHSN 56081900 | ₹33,6101 lab |
| IS 17731 : 2021 | Laminated Woven Orchard Protection CoversHSN 56081900 | ₹16,000 – ₹1,98,5502 labs |
- Legal order: Geo Textiles / Agro Textiles QCOs, 2024; effective Oct-2024
Minimum marking fee by firm size
You pay BIS a minimum marking fee every year. Micro, small and medium firms (with Udyam registration) pay less. BIS also works out a fee from the unit rate and your production. You pay whichever amount is higher.
| IS number | Large | Medium | Small | Micro | Unit rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IS 16718 : 2021 | ₹1,23,000 | ₹99,000 | ₹61,500 | ₹24,600 | ₹109.85 per tonne |
| IS 16513 : 2016 | ₹1,19,000 | ₹96,000 | ₹59,500 | ₹23,800 | ₹2.20 per 100 sq m |
| IS 16202 : 2014 | ₹1,97,000 | ₹1,58,000 | ₹98,500 | ₹39,400 | ₹2.80 per 100 sq m |
| IS 15907 : 2010 | ₹1,06,000 | ₹88,000 | ₹53,000 | ₹21,200 | ₹1.50 per bed for the first 60,000; ₹0.75 per bed thereafter |
| IS 16190 : 2014 | ₹1,85,000 | ₹1,48,000 | ₹92,500 | ₹37,000 | ₹280 per tonne |
| IS 16627 : 2017 | ₹1,64,000 | ₹1,32,000 | ₹82,000 | ₹32,800 | ₹235 per tonne |
| IS 17358 (Part 1) : 2020 | ₹1,12,000 | ₹90,000 | ₹56,000 | ₹22,400 | ₹75 per tonne |
| IS 17513 : 2020 | ₹1,29,000 | ₹1,04,000 | ₹64,500 | ₹25,800 | ₹53.75 per tonne |
| IS 17728 : 2021 | ₹1,68,000 | ₹1,35,000 | ₹84,000 | ₹33,600 | ₹1.50 per 100 metres |
| IS 17729 : 2021 | ₹1,59,000 | ₹1,28,000 | ₹79,500 | ₹31,800 | ₹0.18 per kilolitre |
| IS 17730 (Part 1) : 2021 | ₹1,27,000 | ₹1,02,000 | ₹63,500 | ₹25,400 | ₹1.80 per 100 sq m |
| IS 17730 (Part 2) : 2021 | ₹1,30,000 | ₹1,04,000 | ₹65,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹1.80 per 100 sq m |
| IS 17731 : 2021 | ₹1,47,000 | ₹1,18,000 | ₹73,500 | ₹29,400 | ₹260 per tonne |
- Other BIS charges
- ₹9,000 for every ISI mark product: application charge ₹1,000 · licence fee ₹1,000 · audit charges ₹7,000
- Foreign manufacturers
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Common questions
What is BIS certification for Agro Textiles?
It ensures agro textiles meet Indian Standards (IS) for quality, safety, and performance.
Which Indian Standards apply to Agro Textiles?
Common standards include IS 16008 (Shade Nets), IS 16190 (Mulching Sheets), and IS 17732 (Anti-Hail Nets).
How to apply for BIS certification?
Apply via Manak Online Portal, submit documents, undergo testing, and pass a factory inspection.
How long does certification take?
Typically 3–6 months, depending on product testing and compliance.
Is BIS certification mandatory for agro textiles?
It is required for certain products, government tenders, and exports.
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