Mandatory BIS Standard
ISI Mark for Cement
- Minimum marking fee per year
- ₹9,200 – ₹1,63,000
- Micro to large firms
- Testing cost
- ₹3,300 – ₹50,920
- Based on 26 lab prices
- HSN codes
- 25232990, 25232930, 25232910
- Check the code with customs
BIS ISI mark for cement makers assures that products fulfill quality and safety criteria. Mandatory for OPC (IS 269), PPC (IS 1489), PSC (IS 455), and other cement types under Quality Control Orders.
Applicable Indian Standards for ISI Mark for Cement
| IS number | Product | Testing cost |
|---|---|---|
| IS 12330 | Sulphate Resisting Portland CementHSN 25232990 | ₹8,500 – ₹44,3955 labs |
| IS 12600 | Low heat Portland CementHSN 25232990 | ₹39,620 – ₹49,1852 labs |
| IS 1489 (Part 1) | Portland Pozzolana Cement-Part1 Fly-ash basedHSN 25232930 | ₹3,300 – ₹35,10024 labs |
| IS 1489 (Part 2) | Portland Pozzolana Cement-Part 2 Calcined clay basedHSN 25232930 | ₹8,850 – ₹32,10010 labs |
| IS 269 | Ordinary Portland CementHSN 25232910 | ₹3,600 – ₹39,62526 labs |
| IS 3466 | Masonry CementHSN 25239020 | — |
| IS 455 | Portland Slag CementHSN 25232920 | ₹5,500 – ₹36,10011 labs |
| IS 6452 | High Alumina Cement for Structural useHSN 25233000 | — |
| IS 6909 | Super sulphated cementHSN 25232990 | ₹23,5601 lab |
| IS 8041 | Rapid hardening Portland cementHSN 25232990 | ₹9,100 – ₹36,4606 labs |
| IS 8042 | White Portland CementHSN 25232100 | ₹8,200 – ₹41,9658 labs |
| IS 8043 | Hydrophobic Portland CementHSN 25232990 | ₹9,650 – ₹32,1102 labs |
| IS 8229 | Oil well CementHSN 25232990 | — |
| IS 16415: 2015 | Composite Cement- SpecificationHSN 25232990 | ₹4,025 – ₹35,1008 labs |
| IS 16993: 2018 | Microfine Ordinary Portland Cement- SpecificationHSN 25232990 | ₹50,9201 lab |
| IS 15895: 2018 | High Alumina Refractory CementHSN 25233000 | — |
- Legal order: Cement (QC) Order, 2003 - SO 191(E) 17.02.2003
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 12330 | ₹90,000 | ₹72,000 | ₹45,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹3 per tonne |
| IS 12600 | ₹46,000 | ₹37,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹9,200 | — |
| IS 1489 (Part 1) | ₹68,000 | ₹55,000 | ₹34,000 | ₹13,600 | ₹3 per tonne |
| IS 1489 (Part 2) | ₹72,000 | ₹58,000 | ₹36,000 | ₹14,400 | ₹3 per tonne |
| IS 269 | ₹72,000 | ₹58,000 | ₹36,000 | ₹14,400 | ₹3 per tonne |
| IS 3466 | ₹64,000 | ₹45,000 | ₹32,000 | ₹12,800 | ₹2 per tonne |
| IS 455 | ₹73,000 | ₹59,000 | ₹36,500 | ₹14,600 | ₹3 per tonne |
| IS 6452 | ₹56,000 | ₹46,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹11,200 | ₹4 per tonne |
| IS 6909 | ₹79,000 | ₹64,000 | ₹39,500 | ₹15,800 | ₹3 per tonne |
| IS 8041 | ₹75,000 | ₹60,000 | ₹37,500 | ₹15,000 | ₹3 per tonne |
| IS 8042 | ₹87,000 | ₹70,000 | ₹43,500 | ₹17,400 | ₹3 per tonne |
| IS 8043 | ₹46,000 | ₹37,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹9,200 | — |
| IS 8229 | ₹48,000 | ₹39,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹9,600 | ₹3.40 per tonne |
| IS 16415: 2015 | ₹72,000 | ₹58,000 | ₹36,000 | ₹14,400 | ₹3 per tonne |
| IS 16993: 2018 | ₹1,63,000 | ₹1,31,000 | ₹81,500 | ₹32,600 | ₹9 per tonne |
| IS 15895: 2018 | ₹1,61,000 | ₹1,29,000 | ₹80,500 | ₹32,200 | ₹3.50 per tonne |
- Other BIS charges
- ₹9,000 for every ISI mark product: application charge ₹1,000 · licence fee ₹1,000 · audit charges ₹7,000
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Common questions
What is the ISI mark on a cement bag?
The ISI mark on a cement bag signifies that the product meets Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) quality and safety norms, ensuring compliance with the relevant Indian Standard (IS) codes.
What is ISI 16415 cement grade?
IS 16415 refers to Composite Cement, a blend of Portland Cement, Fly Ash, and Slag, offering improved durability, strength, and sustainability for construction applications, including high-performance concrete structures.
What is the full form of ISI in the cement industry?
ISI stands for Indian Standards Institute, now known as Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), which sets quality and safety norms for cement and other industrial products in India.
Which grade is best for cement?
The best grade depends on the application. OPC 53 Grade is preferred for high-strength structures, while PPC and PSC are better for durability, water resistance, and eco-friendly construction.
Is 1489 a cement grade?
No, IS 1489 is the standard for Portland Pozzolana Cement (PPC), which includes fly ash or calcined clay, enhancing durability and reducing environmental impact compared to Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC).
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