Mandatory BIS Standard
ISI Mark for Hand Tools
- Minimum marking fee per year
- ₹9,200 – ₹59,000
- Micro to large firms
- Testing cost
- ₹2,840 – ₹15,570
- Based on 3 lab prices
- HSN code
- 82032000
- Check the code with customs
BIS certification for hand tools in India assures product quality, safety, and conformity to Indian Standards. Covers IS 4123 (chain pipe wrenches), IS 4508 (open ended spanners), IS 2588 (pliers), and other tool standards.
Applicable Indian Standards for ISI Mark for Hand Tools
| IS number | Product | Testing cost |
|---|---|---|
| IS 4123:1982 | Chain Pipe WrenchesHSN 82032000 | ₹14,5001 lab |
| IS 4508:1992 | Open Ended Slugging Wrenches (Spanners)HSN 82032000 | ₹3,550 – ₹15,0003 labs |
| IS 4509:1992 | Ring Slugging Wrenches (Spanners)HSN 82032000 | ₹2,840 – ₹7,4402 labs |
| IS 6149:1984 | Single-ended Open-jaw Adjustable WrenchesHSN 82032000 | ₹6,840 – ₹12,8002 labs |
| IS 2028:2004 | Open-Jaw Wrenches (Spanners)HSN 82032000 | ₹8,2001 lab |
| IS 2029:1998 | Ring Wrenches (Spanners)HSN 82032000 | ₹13,1001 lab |
| IS 4003 (Part 1): 1978 | Pipe Wrenches –General PurposeHSN 82032000 | ₹13,520 – ₹15,5702 labs |
| IS 4003 (Part 2): 1986 | Pipe Wrenches – Heavy DutyHSN 82032000 | ₹9,080 – ₹10,5002 labs |
| IS 3650:1981 | Combination Side Cutting PliersHSN 82032000 | — |
- Legal order: Hand Tools QCO (DPIIT) - Chain Pipe Wrenches; enforcement due 01-10-2026
- Legal order: Hand Tools QCO (DPIIT) - Open Ended Slugging Wrenches; enforcement due 01-10-2026
- Legal order: Hand Tools QCO (DPIIT) - Ring Slugging Wrenches; enforcement due 01-10-2026
- Legal order: Hand Tools QCO (DPIIT) - Single-ended Open-jaw Adjustable Wrenches; enforcement due 01-10-2026
- Legal order: Hand Tools QCO (DPIIT) - Open-Jaw Wrenches (Spanners); enforcement due 01-10-2026
- Legal order: Hand Tools QCO (DPIIT) - Ring Wrenches (Spanners); enforcement due 01-10-2026
- Legal order: Hand Tools QCO (DPIIT) - Pipe Wrenches General Purpose; enforcement due 01-10-2026
- Legal order: Hand Tools QCO (DPIIT) - Pipe Wrenches Heavy Duty; enforcement due 01-10-2026
- Legal order: Hand Tools QCO (DPIIT) - Combination Side Cutting Pliers; enforcement due 01-10-2026
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 4123:1982 | ₹53,000 | ₹43,000 | ₹26,500 | ₹10,600 | ₹5.25 per piece |
| IS 4508:1992 | ₹48,000 | ₹39,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹9,600 | ₹0.60 per piece |
| IS 4509:1992 | ₹47,000 | ₹38,000 | ₹23,500 | ₹9,400 | ₹0.50 per piece |
| IS 6149:1984 | ₹46,000 | ₹37,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹9,200 | ₹0.42 per piece |
| IS 2028:2004 | ₹52,000 | ₹42,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹10,400 | ₹0.20 per piece |
| IS 2029:1998 | ₹52,000 | ₹42,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹10,400 | ₹0.20 per piece |
| IS 4003 (Part 1): 1978 | ₹53,000 | ₹43,000 | ₹26,500 | ₹10,600 | ₹0.36 per piece |
| IS 4003 (Part 2): 1986 | ₹59,000 | ₹48,000 | ₹29,500 | ₹11,800 | ₹5.25 per piece |
| IS 3650:1981 | ₹49,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹24,500 | ₹9,800 | ₹0.32 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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Common questions
What is BIS certification for hand tools?
BIS certification ensures that hand tools meet Indian quality and safety standards, allowing manufacturers to use the ISI mark.
Is BIS certification mandatory for hand tools?
Yes, under the Hand Tools (Quality Control) Order, 2024, compliance is mandatory for manufacturers in India.
What are the key Indian Standards (IS) for hand tools?
Standards include IS 4123:1982 (Chain Pipe Wrenches), IS 4003:1978 (Pipe Wrenches), and others for wrenches, pliers, and cutting tools.
What is the BIS certification process?
It includes application submission, document review, factory inspection, product testing, and approval.
What happens if I don’t get BIS certification?
Non-compliance can lead to legal penalties, fines, or product bans under the BIS Act, 2016.
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