Mandatory BIS Standard
ISI Mark for Cables Manufacturer
- Minimum marking fee per year
- ₹12,000 – ₹2,71,000
- Micro to large firms
- Testing cost
- ₹7,000 – ₹5,50,000
- Based on 31 lab prices
- HSN code
- 85444999
- Check the code with customs
BIS certification assures that cables fulfill India's safety and quality requirements. Producers must determine the appropriate IS standard (IS 694, IS 1554, IS 7098) and obtain ISI mark approval.
Applicable Indian Standards for ISI Mark for Cables Manufacturer
| IS number | Product | Testing cost |
|---|---|---|
| IS 1554(Part 1) : 1988 | Specification for PVC Insulated (Heavy Duty) Electric Cables Part 1 For Working Voltages up to and Including 1100 V | ₹11,500 – ₹46,00023 labs |
| IS 1554(Part 2) : 1988 | Specification for PVC Insulated (Heavy Duty) Electric Cables Part 2 For Working Voltages from 3.3 kV up to and Including 11 kV | ₹25,000 – ₹1,90,0006 labs |
| IS 7098 (Part 1) : 1988 | Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene Insulated PVC Sheathed Cables Part 1 for working voltages up to and including 1100 V | ₹12,500 – ₹2,90,00031 labs |
| IS 7098 (Part 2) : 2011 | Crosslinked polyethylene insulated Thermoplastics sheathed cables – Specification Part 2 for working voltages from 3.3 kV up to and including 33 kV | ₹1,25,000 – ₹1,90,0005 labs |
| IS 7098 (Part 3) : 1993 | Cross-Linked Polyethylene Insulated Thermoplastics Sheathed Cables Part 3 For Working Voltages from 66 kV Up to and Including 220 kV | ₹3,95,000 – ₹5,50,0004 labs |
| IS 14255 : 1995 | Aerial Bunched Cables – For Working Voltages Up to and Including 1100 Volts – Specification | ₹7,950 – ₹30,00019 labs |
| IS 9968 (Part 2) : 2002 | Specification for Elastomer Insulated Cables Part 2 For Working Voltages form 3.3 kV Up to and Including 33 kV | ₹1,50,000 – ₹1,95,0004 labs |
| IS 8784 : 1987 | Specification for Thermocouple Compensating Cables | — |
| IS 9857 : 1990 | Welding Cables – Specification | ₹7,000 – ₹30,0008 labs |
| IS 14494 : 2019 | Elastomer Insulated Flexible Cables for Use in Mines – Specification | ₹55,000 – ₹2,10,0005 labs |
| IS 2593 : 1984 | Specification for Flexible Cables for Miner’s Cap-Lamps | ₹37,0001 lab |
| IS 5950 : 1984 | Specification for Shot Firing Cables (for use other than in shafts) | ₹9,500 – ₹12,0006 labs |
| IS 17048 : 2018 | Halogen Free Flame Retardant (HFFR) Cables for Working Voltages Up to and Including 1100 V – Specification | ₹70,000 – ₹1,80,0006 labs |
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 1554(Part 1) : 1988 | ₹1,85,000 | ₹1,48,000 | ₹92,500 | ₹37,000 | ₹18 per 100 metres |
| IS 1554(Part 2) : 1988 | ₹2,71,000 | ₹2,17,000 | ₹1,35,500 | ₹54,200 | ₹184 per 100 metres |
| IS 7098 (Part 1) : 1988 | ₹1,28,000 | ₹1,03,000 | ₹64,000 | ₹25,600 | ₹12 per 100 metres |
| IS 7098 (Part 2) : 2011 | ₹1,52,000 | ₹1,22,000 | ₹76,000 | ₹30,400 | ₹17.30 per 100 metres |
| IS 7098 (Part 3) : 1993 | ₹81,000 | ₹78,000 | ₹40,500 | ₹16,200 | ₹3.50 per metre |
| IS 14255 : 1995 | ₹1,80,000 | ₹1,44,000 | ₹90,000 | ₹36,000 | ₹20 per 100 metres |
| IS 9968 (Part 2) : 2002 | ₹1,69,000 | ₹1,36,000 | ₹84,500 | ₹33,800 | ₹93.90 per 100 metres |
| IS 9857 : 1990 | ₹60,000 | ₹48,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹10.80 per 100 metres |
| IS 14494 : 2019 | ₹1,39,000 | ₹1,12,000 | ₹69,500 | ₹27,800 | ₹17.30 per 100 metres |
| IS 2593 : 1984 | ₹79,000 | ₹64,000 | ₹39,500 | ₹15,800 | ₹18.80 per 100 metres |
| IS 5950 : 1984 | ₹82,000 | ₹66,000 | ₹41,000 | ₹16,400 | ₹1.80 per 100 metres |
| IS 17048 : 2018 | ₹2,71,000 | ₹2,17,000 | ₹1,35,500 | ₹54,200 | ₹0.50 per 100 metres |
- 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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Common questions
Is 694 for cable?
Yes, IS 694 is the Indian Standard for PVC-insulated cables used in low-voltage applications like domestic wiring, industrial installations, and power distribution.
What is 304 cable?
304 cable typically refers to 304 stainless steel wire rope, widely used in marine, construction, and industrial applications due to its high corrosion resistance and strength.
What is ISI mark for electrical products?
The ISI mark is a certification by BIS ensuring electrical products meet Indian safety and quality standards, mandatory for cables, switches, and electrical appliances.
What is the IEC standard for cables?
The IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) standard for cables includes IEC 60227 (PVC-insulated cables) and IEC 60502 (power cables up to 30 kV).
What is the code for fiber optic cable?
The Indian Standard for fiber optic cables is IS 16205, while internationally, IEC 60794 defines fiber optic cable construction and performance standards.
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