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ISI Mark for Carbon steel cast billet ingots,billets,blooms and slabs for re-rolling into steel – IS 2830

Mandatory since 29 Aug 2024PVC & Plastic Products
Minimum marking fee per year
₹11,800 – ₹59,000
Micro to large firms
Testing cost
₹4,000 – ₹13,500
Based on 9 lab prices
HSN code
72071920
Check the code with customs

Carbon steel cast billet ingots,billets,blooms and slabs for re-rolling into steel must carry the ISI mark. The Indian Standard for it is IS 2830. This has been the rule since 29 Aug 2024. The legal order is: Steel & Steel Products (QC) Order 2024 - SO 3716(E) 29.08.2024 (+2026 Amdt). You cannot make, import, sell or store this product for sale in India without a valid BIS licence.

How it works: a BIS-approved lab tests your samples against IS 2830. A BIS officer then visits your factory. If everything is in order, BIS gives you a licence. You can then print the ISI mark with your licence number (CM/L number). Factories outside India apply under the Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme (FMCS). They must also name a representative in India, called an Authorised Indian Representative (AIR).

Every year you pay BIS a minimum marking fee. It is ₹11,800 for micro firms and ₹59,000 for large firms. The fee also depends on how much you make: ₹3.60 per tonne. You pay whichever amount is higher. Lab testing costs about ₹4,000 – ₹13,500 per sample, based on quotes from 9 BIS-approved labs. These prices are a guide only and do not include GST.

Indian Standard covered

IS numberProductTesting cost
IS 2830
Carbon steel cast billet ingots,billets,blooms and slabs for re-rolling into steel for general structural purposes
₹4,000 – ₹13,5009 labs
  • Legal order: Steel & Steel Products (QC) Order 2024 - SO 3716(E) 29.08.2024 (+2026 Amdt)

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.

Large firms
₹59,000
Medium firms
₹48,000
Small firms
₹29,500
Micro firms
₹11,800

Unit rate: ₹3.60 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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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 this product?

Yes. IS 2830 is mandatory since 29 Aug 2024. The product must carry the ISI mark and a valid licence number.

What is the BIS marking fee for this product?

The minimum fee each year is ₹59,000 for large firms, ₹48,000 for medium firms, ₹29,500 for small firms and ₹11,800 for micro firms. Your firm size comes from your Udyam registration. BIS also works out a fee at ₹3.60 per tonne. You pay the higher amount. GST is extra. These figures are a guide, based on the BIS fee list.

How much does testing for IS 2830 cost?

Lab charges are usually ₹4,000 – ₹13,500 per sample. This is based on quotes from 9 BIS-approved labs. The final price depends on your model, its versions and the tests needed.

What is the HSN code for this product?

It usually comes under HSN 72071920. Check the code on your bill of entry, because customs decides the code for the exact product.

Can a foreign manufacturer get the ISI mark?

Yes. Factories outside India apply under the Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme (FMCS). They must also name a representative in India, called an Authorised Indian Representative (AIR). The licence is in the name of the factory. Once the product is mandatory, importers cannot clear the goods at customs without it.

How long does BIS certification take?

Factories in India usually get a licence 30 to 60 days after a good test report. Factories outside India (FMCS) should plan for four to six months, including the factory visit.

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