Mandatory BIS Standard
ISI Mark for Welding Rods and Electrodes
- Minimum marking fee per year
- ₹21,800 – ₹1,79,000
- Micro to large firms
- Testing cost
- ₹18,300 – ₹40,000
- Based on 4 lab prices
- HSN codes
- 83112000, 72085110
- Check the code with customs
Manufacturing or importing welding rods and electrodes in India must be BIS certified, guaranteeing quality and safety compliance. IS 814 (covered electrodes) and IS 1278 (filler rods) are the key applicable standards.
Applicable Indian Standards for ISI Mark for Welding Rods and Electrodes
| IS number | Product | Testing cost |
|---|---|---|
| IS 814 : 2004 | Covered electrodes for manual metal arc welding of carbon and carbon manganese steel | ₹26,220 – ₹40,0004 labs |
| IS 6419 : 1996 | Welding rode and bare electrodes for gas shielded arc welding of structural steel | ₹18,300 – ₹26,0004 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 814 : 2004 | ₹1,09,000 | ₹88,000 | ₹54,500 | ₹21,800 | ₹1.80 per 1,000 pieces for the first 60,000; ₹0.90 per 1,000 pieces thereafter |
| IS 6419 : 1996 | ₹1,79,000 | ₹1,43,200 | ₹89,500 | ₹35,800 | ₹0.12 per 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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Common questions
What is BIS certification?
BIS certification ensures that welding rods and electrodes meet Indian quality and safety standards, allowing manufacturers to use the ISI mark.
Which Indian Standard applies to welding electrodes?
IS 814:2004 applies to covered electrodes for manual metal arc welding of carbon and carbon-manganese steel.
Is BIS certification mandatory?
Yes, BIS certification is required for manufacturing, importing, or selling welding electrodes in India.
How to apply for BIS certification?
Apply via the BIS portal, submit documents, undergo factory inspection, and pass product testing.
What are the key requirements?
A registered manufacturing unit, product compliance with IS 814:2004, factory inspection, and lab testing.
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