Mandatory BIS Standard
ISI Mark for Cylinders for on-Board Storage of Compressed Natural Gas as a Fuel for Automotive Vehicles – IS 15490
BIS ISI mark (Scheme-I)
IS 15490
- Minimum marking fee per year
- ₹27,200 – ₹1,36,000
- Micro to large firms
- HSN code
- 73110010
- Check the code with customs
Cylinders for on-Board Storage of Compressed Natural Gas as a Fuel for Automotive Vehicles must carry the ISI mark. The Indian Standard for it is IS 15490. This has been the rule since 2016. The legal order is: Gas Cylinders Rules, 2016 (PESO) - BIS licence mandatory; long-standing. 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 15490. 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 ₹27,200 for micro firms and ₹1,36,000 for large firms. The fee also depends on how much you make: ₹10.40 per piece. You pay whichever amount is higher. These prices are a guide only and do not include GST.
Indian Standard covered
| IS number | Product |
|---|---|
| IS 15490 | Cylinders for on-Board Storage of Compressed Natural Gas as a Fuel for Automotive Vehicles |
- Legal order: Gas Cylinders Rules, 2016 (PESO) - BIS licence mandatory; long-standing
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
- ₹1,36,000
- Medium firms
- ₹96,000
- Small firms
- ₹68,000
- Micro firms
- ₹27,200
Unit rate: ₹10.40 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 this product?
Yes. IS 15490 is mandatory since 2016. 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 ₹1,36,000 for large firms, ₹96,000 for medium firms, ₹68,000 for small firms and ₹27,200 for micro firms. Your firm size comes from your Udyam registration. BIS also works out a fee at ₹10.40 per piece. 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 15490 cost?
The price depends on the lab, the number of models and the tests needed. Send us your product details and we will get quotes from BIS-approved labs.
What is the HSN code for this product?
It usually comes under HSN 73110010. 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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