Mandatory BIS Standard
ISI Mark for Cylinder, Valves and Regulator Manufacturer
- Minimum marking fee per year
- ₹9,200 – ₹1,36,000
- Micro to large firms
- HSN codes
- 73110020, 84818090, 73110030
- Check the code with customs
Cylinders, valves, and regulators are required to store and manage pressurized gases used in industry, hospitals, and homes. BIS certification under IS 3196, IS 8737, and IS 9798 is mandatory for these products.
Applicable Indian Standards for ISI Mark for Cylinder, Valves and Regulator Manufacturer
| IS number | Product |
|---|---|
| IS 14899 | Liquefied petroleum gas containers for automotive useHSN 73110020 |
| IS 15100 | Multifunction valve assembly for permanently fixed liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) containers for automotive useHSN 84818090 |
| IS 3196 (Part 4) | Welded low carbon steel cylinders exceeding 5 litre Water capacity for low pressure liquefiable gases Part 4 Cylinders for toxic and corrosive gasesHSN 73110030 |
| IS 3196 (Part 1) | Welded low carbon steel gas cylinder exceeding 5 litre water capacity for low pressure liquefiable gases Part1 Cylinders for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)HSN 73110030 |
| IS 3196 (Part 2) | Welded low carbon steel gas cylinder exceeding 5-litre water capacity for low pressure liquefiable gases Part 2 Cylinders for liquefiable gases other than LPGHSN 73110030 |
| IS 3224 | Valve fittings for compressed gas cylinder excluding liquefied petroleum gas cylindersHSN 73110030 |
| IS 3745 | Yoke Type Valve Connection for Small Medical Gas CylindersHSN 84818090 |
| IS 7142 | Welded low carbon steel cylinders for low pressure liquefiable gases not exceeding 5 litre water capacityHSN 73110030 |
| IS 7285 (Part 1) | Refillable Seamless steel gas cylinders Part1 Normalized steel cylindersHSN 73043190 |
| IS 7285 (Part 2) | Refillable Seamless steel gas cylinders Part 2 Quenched and tempered steel cylinders with tensile strength less than 1100 MPa (112 kgf/mm2)HSN 73043190 |
| IS 7302 | Valve fittings for gas cylinder valves for use with breathing apparatusHSN 90200000 |
| IS 7312 | Welded and seamless steel dissolved acetylene gas cylindersHSN 73043190 |
| IS 8737 | Valve fittings for use with liquefied petroleum gas cylinders of more than 5 litre water capacity Part 2 Valve fittings for newly manufactured LPG cylindersHSN 84818090 |
| IS 8776 | Valve Fittings for Use with Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Cylinders up to and Including 5-Litre Water CapacityHSN 84811090 |
| IS 9798 | Low pressure regulators for use with liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) mixturesHSN 84811000 |
- Legal order: Gas Cylinder Rules, 2016 (+Amendments 2026) - GSR 1081(E)
- Legal order: Gas Cylinder Rules, 2016 (+2026 amdts) - GSR 1081(E)
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 14899 | ₹1,36,000 | ₹96,000 | ₹68,000 | ₹27,200 | ₹5 per piece |
| IS 15100 | ₹71,000 | ₹59,000 | ₹35,500 | ₹14,200 | ₹2.30 per piece |
| IS 3196 (Part 4) | ₹1,36,000 | ₹98,000 | ₹68,000 | ₹27,200 | ₹27.20 per piece |
| IS 3196 (Part 1) | ₹1,36,000 | ₹96,000 | ₹68,000 | ₹27,200 | ₹3.50 per piece for the first 50,000; ₹2.65 per piece thereafter |
| IS 3196 (Part 2) | ₹1,36,000 | ₹96,000 | ₹68,000 | ₹27,200 | ₹3.50 per piece for the first 50,000; ₹2.65 per piece thereafter |
| IS 3224 | ₹1,03,000 | ₹83,000 | ₹51,500 | ₹20,600 | ₹1.60 per piece |
| IS 3745 | ₹55,000 | ₹44,000 | ₹27,500 | ₹11,000 | ₹0.42 per piece |
| IS 7142 | ₹1,36,000 | ₹96,000 | ₹68,000 | ₹27,200 | ₹2.65 per piece for the first 50,000; ₹1.75 per piece thereafter |
| IS 7285 (Part 1) | ₹1,36,000 | ₹1,09,000 | ₹68,000 | ₹27,200 | ₹10.40 per piece |
| IS 7285 (Part 2) | ₹1,36,000 | ₹1,09,000 | ₹68,000 | ₹27,200 | ₹10.40 per piece |
| IS 7302 | ₹65,000 | ₹52,000 | ₹32,500 | ₹13,000 | ₹3 per valve |
| IS 7312 | ₹1,36,000 | ₹96,000 | ₹68,000 | ₹27,200 | ₹10.40 per piece |
| IS 8737 | ₹69,000 | ₹56,000 | ₹34,500 | ₹13,800 | ₹0.42 per piece |
| IS 8776 | ₹46,000 | ₹37,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹9,200 | — |
| IS 9798 | ₹46,000 | ₹37,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹9,200 | ₹0.44 per piece |
- 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
Is BIS certificate mandatory?
Yes, the BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) certificate is mandatory for gas cylinders, valves, and regulators to ensure safety, quality, and compliance with Indian regulations.
What standards are used for valves?
Valves follow standards like IS 3224 (for LPG valves), ISO 10297, and BS EN 13152, ensuring durability, pressure resistance, and safety in gas cylinder applications.
Which mark is in gas cylinder?
Gas cylinders in India bear the ISI mark (BIS certification) and often the PESO approval stamp, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
How to read cylinder markings?
Cylinder markings include manufacturing details, test dates, working pressure, gas type, and certification marks. These are stamped on the cylinder’s shoulder or body for easy identification.
Is BIS applicable for valves?
Yes, BIS certification is mandatory for certain gas valves under IS 3224, ensuring safety, performance, and regulatory compliance for industrial and domestic gas applications.
Related products
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- ISI Mark for Compressed Natural Gas Cylinder Valve Integrated with Solenoid Operation – IS 16988Mandatory
- ISI Mark for Cylinders for on-Board Storage of Compressed Natural Gas as a Fuel for Automotive Vehicles – IS 15490Mandatory
- ISI Mark for Gas Cylinder Valves for Small Refrigerant Cylinders – IS 12300Mandatory
- ISI Mark for High Tensile Strength Flat Rolled Steel Plate (Up to 6 mm), Sheet and Strip for – IS 15914Mandatory
- ISI Mark for Hot Rolled Steel Plate (up to 6 mm) Sheet and Strip for the Manufacture of Low Pressure – IS 6240Mandatory
- ISI Mark for Oil Pressure StovesMandatory
- ISI Mark for Refillable transportable seamless aluminium alloy gas cylinders – IS 15660Mandatory
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