Voluntary BIS Standards
ISI Mark for Computer Paper – IS 12766
BIS ISI mark (Scheme-I)
IS 12766
- Minimum marking fee per year
- ₹13,600 – ₹68,000
- Micro to large firms
- Testing cost
- ₹13,800
- Guide price from one lab
- HSN code
- 48025690
- Check the code with customs
There is no Quality Control Order (QCO) for Computer Paper today. This means the ISI mark for IS 12766 is optional. Many makers still get it, because government tenders, large buyers and online marketplaces often ask for it.
How it works: a BIS-approved lab tests your samples against IS 12766. 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 ₹13,600 for micro firms and ₹68,000 for large firms. The fee also depends on how much you make: ₹0.90 per 1,000 sheets. You pay whichever amount is higher. Lab testing costs about ₹13,800 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 12766 | Computer Paper | ₹13,8001 lab |
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
- ₹68,000
- Medium firms
- ₹55,000
- Small firms
- ₹34,000
- Micro firms
- ₹13,600
Unit rate: ₹0.90 per 1,000 sheets
- 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
Is BIS certification mandatory for Computer Paper?
No. There is no Quality Control Order for it today, so the ISI mark is optional. It can still help you win tenders and gain the trust of buyers.
What is the BIS marking fee for Computer Paper?
The minimum fee each year is ₹68,000 for large firms, ₹55,000 for medium firms, ₹34,000 for small firms and ₹13,600 for micro firms. Your firm size comes from your Udyam registration. BIS also works out a fee at ₹0.90 per 1,000 sheets. 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 12766 cost?
Lab charges are usually ₹13,800 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 Computer Paper?
It usually comes under HSN 48025690. 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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