Mandatory BIS Standard
ISI Mark for Copper Products
- Minimum marking fee per year
- ₹17,200 – ₹2,13,000
- Micro to large firms
- Testing cost
- ₹12,400 – ₹36,500
- Based on 4 lab prices
- HSN codes
- 72139990, 74111000
- Check the code with customs
BIS certification of copper products guarantees that they satisfy Indian Standards for quality and safety. Products including copper tubes, rods, wires, and sheets must comply with IS 191, IS 1897, and related IS standards.
Applicable Indian Standards for ISI Mark for Copper Products
| IS number | Product | Testing cost |
|---|---|---|
| IS 12444:2020 | Copper Wire Rods for Electrical ApplicationsHSN 72139990 | ₹20,000 – ₹24,5004 labs |
| IS 613:2000 | Copper Rods and Bars for Electrical Purposes | — |
| IS 1897:2008 | Copper strip for electrical purposesHSN 74111000 | ₹20,0001 lab |
| IS 4171:1983 | Copper rods and bars for general engineering purposesHSN 74111000 | — |
| IS 1545: 1994 | Solid drawn copper and copper alloy tubes for condensers and heat exchangersHSN 74111000 | — |
| IS 2501: 1995 | Solid drawn copper tubes for general engineering purposesHSN 74111000 | ₹12,4001 lab |
| IS 14810: 2000 | Copper Tubes for plumbing- Specification/p>HSN 74111000 | — |
| IS 10773:1995 | Wrought Copper Tubes for Refrigeration and Air- Conditioning PurposeHSN 74111000 | ₹13,600 – ₹36,5004 labs |
| IS 4412:1981 | Copper wires for general engineering purposesHSN 74111000 | ₹15,3001 lab |
- Legal order: Copper Products QCO, 2024; effective phased 2025
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 12444:2020 | ₹86,000 | ₹69,000 | ₹43,000 | ₹17,200 | ₹35.60 per tonne |
| IS 1897:2008 | ₹1,04,000 | ₹84,000 | ₹52,000 | ₹20,800 | ₹70 per 1,000 kg |
| IS 4171:1983 | ₹1,11,000 | ₹89,000 | ₹55,500 | ₹22,200 | ₹73 per tonne |
| IS 1545: 1994 | ₹2,13,000 | ₹1,71,000 | ₹1,06,500 | ₹42,600 | ₹80 per tonne |
| IS 2501: 1995 | ₹1,63,000 | ₹1,31,000 | ₹81,500 | ₹32,600 | ₹81.50 per tonne |
| IS 14810: 2000 | ₹1,12,000 | ₹90,000 | ₹56,000 | ₹22,400 | ₹85 per tonne |
| IS 10773:1995 | ₹1,36,000 | ₹1,09,000 | ₹68,000 | ₹27,200 | ₹11 per tonne |
| IS 4412:1981 | ₹1,06,000 | ₹85,000 | ₹53,000 | ₹21,200 | ₹88.50 per tonne |
- Other BIS charges
- ₹9,000 for every ISI mark product: application charge ₹1,000 · licence fee ₹1,000 · audit charges ₹7,000
- 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
What is BIS certification for copper products?
It ensures copper products meet Indian Standards (IS) for quality and safety, making certification mandatory for specific items.
Which copper products require BIS certification?
Copper wires, rods, tubes, strips, and other electrical or engineering-grade copper products under specified IS codes.
How to apply for BIS certification?
Apply via the BIS portal, submit required documents, undergo factory inspection, and pass product testing.
How long does BIS certification take?
30 days for domestic manufacturers, up to 180 days for foreign manufacturers.
What happens if a product is uncertified?
Non-compliance can result in penalties, fines, or sales restrictions in India.
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