Mandatory BIS Standard
ISI Mark for Ropes and Cordages
- Minimum marking fee per year
- ₹9,200 – ₹69,000
- Micro to large firms
- HSN codes
- 56074900, 73121090
- Check the code with customs
BIS certification assures that ropes and cordages meet Indian quality and safety requirements under IS 1804 (natural fibre ropes), IS 9947 (man-made fibre ropes), and IS 11668 for wire ropes.
Applicable Indian Standards for ISI Mark for Ropes and Cordages
| IS number | Product |
|---|---|
| IS 1084:2005 | Textiles — Manila Ropes — SpecificationHSN 56074900 |
| IS 11066:2022 | Fibre Ropes — Polyester — 3-, 4-, 8- and 12- Strand RopesHSN 56074900 |
| IS 14928:2001 | Textiles — Composite Synthetic Fibre Ropes — SpecificationHSN 56074900 |
| IS 14929: 2022 | Mixed Polyolefin Fibre RopesHSN 56074900 |
| IS 1804:2004 | Steel wire ropes – Fibre main cores – SpecificationHSN 73121090 |
| IS 4572:2022 | Fibre Ropes — Polyamide — 3-, 4-, 8- and 12- Strand RopesHSN 56074900 |
| IS 5175:2022 | Fibre Ropes — Polypropylene Split Film, Monofilament And Multifilament ( PP2 ) and Polypropylene High-Tenacity Multifilament ( PP3 ) —3-, 4-, 8- and 12- Strand RopesHSN 56074900 |
| IS 8674 : 2013 | Fibre Ropes — Polyethylene —3- And 4-Strand Ropes |
| IS 17609 : 2021 | Fibre Ropes Of Polyester / Polyolefin dual Fibres |
- Legal order: Fibre Ropes (PP2/PP3) QCO (Ministry of Textiles); enforcement due 05-06-2027
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 1084:2005 | ₹69,000 | ₹56,000 | ₹34,500 | ₹13,800 | ₹86 per tonne |
| IS 11066:2022 | ₹62,000 | ₹50,000 | ₹31,000 | ₹12,400 | ₹360 per tonne |
| IS 14928:2001 | ₹47,000 | ₹38,000 | ₹23,500 | ₹9,400 | ₹300 per tonne |
| IS 14929: 2022 | ₹49,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹24,500 | ₹9,800 | ₹260 per tonne |
| IS 1804:2004 | ₹54,000 | ₹44,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹10,800 | ₹45 per tonne |
| IS 4572:2022 | ₹46,000 | ₹37,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹9,200 | ₹290 per tonne for the first 150; ₹145 per tonne thereafter |
| IS 5175:2022 | ₹47,000 | ₹38,000 | ₹23,500 | ₹9,400 | ₹43.20 per tonne |
- 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
What is BIS certification for ropes and cordages?
BIS certification ensures that ropes and cordages meet Indian Standards for quality and safety, allowing manufacturers to use the ISI mark.
Which Indian Standards apply to ropes and cordages?
Examples include IS 1084:2005 (Manila ropes), IS 5175:1992 (Polypropylene ropes), and IS 14948:2001 (Nylon ropes).
Is BIS certification mandatory for ropes and cordages?
Yes, under the Ropes and Cordages (Quality Control) Order, 2024, certification is required for manufacturing and selling in India.
How to apply for BIS certification?
Submit an application on the BIS website, undergo factory inspection, and complete product testing before approval.
What is the validity of BIS certification?
The license is typically valid for one to two years and can be renewed upon compliance verification.
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