Mandatory BIS Standard

ISI Mark for Laminated veneer lumber – IS 14616

Mandatory since 28 Feb 2025Wood & Plywood Products

BIS ISI mark (Scheme-I)

IS 14616

Minimum marking fee per year: ₹16,200 – ₹81,000; Micro to large firms
Testing cost: ₹17,500; Guide price from one lab
HSN code: 44129990; Check the code with customs

Laminated veneer lumber must carry the ISI mark. The Indian Standard for it is IS 14616. This has been the rule since 28 Feb 2025. The legal order is: Wood Based Boards & Plywood QCO, 2024; effective from 28-02-2025 (MSME timelines extended). 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 14616. 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 ₹16,200 for micro firms and ₹81,000 for large firms. The fee also depends on how much you make: ₹29 per cubic metre. You pay whichever amount is higher. Lab testing costs about ₹17,500 per sample, based on quotes from one BIS-approved lab. These prices are a guide only and do not include GST.

Indian Standard covered

IS number	Product	Testing cost
IS 14616	Laminated veneer lumber	₹17,5001 lab

Legal order: Wood Based Boards & Plywood QCO, 2024; effective from 28-02-2025 (MSME timelines extended)

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: ₹81,000
Medium firms: ₹69,000
Small firms: ₹40,500
Micro firms: ₹16,200

Unit rate: ₹29 per cubic metre

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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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 Laminated veneer lumber?

Yes. IS 14616 is mandatory since 28 Feb 2025. The product must carry the ISI mark and a valid licence number.

What is the BIS marking fee for Laminated veneer lumber?

The minimum fee each year is ₹81,000 for large firms, ₹69,000 for medium firms, ₹40,500 for small firms and ₹16,200 for micro firms. Your firm size comes from your Udyam registration. BIS also works out a fee at ₹29 per cubic metre. 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 14616 cost?

Lab charges are usually ₹17,500 per sample. This is based on quotes from one BIS-approved lab. The final price depends on your model, its versions and the tests needed.

What is the HSN code for Laminated veneer lumber?

It usually comes under HSN 44129990. 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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