Mandatory BIS Standard
ISI Mark for Steel Wires or Strands, Nylon or Wire Ropes and Wire mesh
- Minimum marking fee per year
- ₹10,000 – ₹1,07,000
- Micro to large firms
- Testing cost
- ₹4,200 – ₹3,84,000
- Based on 8 lab prices
- HSN codes
- 73121090, 56074900, 73142000
- Check the code with customs
BIS certification for Steel Wires, Strands, Nylon/Wire Ropes, and Wire Mesh guarantees quality and safety in India. Mandatory under Ministry of Steel Quality Control Orders covering IS 1554, IS 2266, and related standards.
Applicable Indian Standards for ISI Mark for Steel Wires or Strands, Nylon or Wire Ropes and Wire mesh
| IS number | Product | Status | Testing cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| IS 2266 : 2019 | Steel Wire Ropes for General Engineering Purposes | Mandatory | ₹10,000 – ₹19,0002 labs |
| IS 2365 : 2018 | Steel Wire Suspension Ropes for Lifts, Elevators and Hoists | ₹8,500 – ₹10,5003 labs | |
| IS 1855:2022 | Stranded steel wire ropes for winding and man –riding haulages in mines | — | |
| IS 1856:2005 | Steel Wire Rope forhaulage | ₹10,0001 lab | |
| IS 2141:20005 | Hot Dip Galvanized Stay Strand | Date not setComing – order issued Phased from 2025 | ₹10,000 – ₹20,0005 labs |
| IS 4521:2001 | Wire Ropes Used in Oil Wells and Oil Well Drilling | ₹10,000 – ₹19,9002 labs | |
| IS 6590:1972 | Braided Nylon Ropes for Mountaineering Purposes | — | |
| IS 278:2009 | Galvanized Steel Barbed Wire for Fencing | ₹4,200 – ₹10,0008 labs | |
| IS 16014:2018 | Mechanically Woven, Double- Twisted, Hexagonal Wire Mesh Gabions, Revet Mattresses and Rock Fall Netting and Other Rock Fall Netting and Other Products for Civil Engineering Purposes (Galvanized Steel Wire or Galvanized Steel Wire with polymer coating) | ₹3,10,000 – ₹3,84,0002 labs |
- Legal order: Steel and Steel Products QCO (2012-2024 series, Ministry of Steel); phased coverage
- Legal order: Aluminium & Aluminium Alloy Products QCO, 2024; effective phased 2025
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 2266 : 2019 | ₹75,000 | ₹60,000 | ₹37,500 | ₹15,000 | ₹34.10 per tonne |
| IS 2365 : 2018 | ₹68,000 | ₹55,000 | ₹34,000 | ₹13,600 | ₹34.60 per tonne |
| IS 1855:2022 | ₹87,000 | ₹70,000 | ₹43,500 | ₹17,400 | ₹17.40 per tonne |
| IS 1856:2005 | ₹56,000 | ₹45,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹11,200 | ₹17.30 per tonne |
| IS 2141:20005 | ₹69,000 | ₹56,000 | ₹34,500 | ₹13,800 | ₹69 per tonne |
| IS 4521:2001 | ₹1,07,000 | ₹86,000 | ₹53,500 | ₹21,400 | ₹103.70 per tonne |
| IS 6590:1972 | ₹65,000 | ₹52,000 | ₹32,500 | ₹13,000 | ₹4.80 per 100 metres |
| IS 278:2009 | ₹50,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹66.70 per tonne |
| IS 16014:2018 | ₹94,000 | ₹78,000 | ₹47,000 | ₹18,800 | ₹15.28 per 100 kg |
- 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?
BIS certification ensures product quality, safety, and compliance with Indian Standards (IS).
Is BIS certification mandatory?
Yes, as per the Quality Control Order (QCO), it is mandatory from May 21, 2024.
Which Indian Standards apply?
Examples: IS 2266:2019 (Steel Wire Ropes), IS 2365:2018 (Wire Suspension Ropes), IS 278:2009 (Barbed Wire), IS 16014:2018 (Wire Mesh Gabions).
How to apply for BIS certification?
Apply via bis.gov.in, submit documents, undergo inspection, and pass lab tests.
What are the benefits of BIS certification?
It improves product credibility, ensures compliance, and enables ISI marking for market acceptance.
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