Mandatory BIS Standard
ISI Mark for Air Cooler and Air Filters
- Minimum marking fee per year
- ₹40,400 – ₹2,99,000
- Micro to large firms
- Testing cost
- ₹37,500 – ₹1,34,000
- Based on 13 lab prices
- HSN codes
- 84796000, 38089199
- Check the code with customs
To guarantee quality and safety, Air Coolers and Air Filters must be certified by BIS. While Air Filters follow IS standards for efficiency, Air Coolers require compliance with IS 3315 performance criteria.
Applicable Indian Standards for ISI Mark for Air Cooler and Air Filters
| IS number | Product | Testing cost |
|---|---|---|
| IS 3315:2019 | Evaporative Air Coolers (Desert Coolers)HSN 84796000 | ₹37,500 – ₹75,00013 labs |
| IS 17570 (Part 1): 2021 ISO 16890-2: 2016 | Air Filters for general ventilation – Technical specifications requirements and classification system based upon particulate matter efficiency (ePM)HSN 38089199 | ₹1,34,0001 lab |
- Legal order: Appliance-specific QCO notified/proposed (ACs, refrigerators, fans, coolers, water heaters, RO)
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 3315:2019 | ₹2,02,000 | ₹1,62,000 | ₹1,01,000 | ₹40,400 | ₹0.85 per piece |
| IS 17570 (Part 1): 2021 ISO 16890-2: 2016 | ₹2,99,000 | ₹2,40,000 | ₹1,49,500 | ₹59,800 | ₹1.75 per piece |
- 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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All prices are a guide only and do not include GST. Rules and dates can change, so check the latest notice before you apply. Ask us for an up-to-date quote.
Common questions
Is BIS certification mandatory for Air Coolers and Air Filters?
Yes, as per the Quality Control Order (QCO) 2023, compliance with IS 3315:2019 (Air Coolers) and IS 17570 (Part 1):2021 (Air Filters) is required.
How to apply for BIS certification?
Submit an online application via bis.gov.in, provide product details, undergo factory inspection, and complete lab testing.
What is the validity of a BIS license?
Typically two years, renewable based on continued compliance.
What is the cost of BIS certification?
Fees vary based on product category, testing, and inspection.
How long does BIS certification take?
Around 30-90 days, depending on testing and inspection results.
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