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The most volatile area. From Nov 2025 many plastic, polymer and fibre QCOs were withdrawn, but some are in litigation, so always re-check before shipping.

Covered products

HS codes are 4-digit references; confirm the full code before customs.

—Official

14 plastics, polymers & synthetic fibre items

Standard —HS 3901Effective 2025-11-13
Withdrawn
Source: Business Standard: plastics QCOs scrapped ·
—Official

Polyester yarn (FDY, POY)

Standard —HS 5402

Gujarat HC interim orders led Mundra customs to demand BIS again in May 2026

Withdrawn · in litigation
Source: Bennycotts: fibre & yarn QCO rollback · checked
—Official

Viscose staple fibre

Standard —HS 5504Effective 2025-11-18
Withdrawn
Source: All India Radio: Viscose QCO revoked ·
—Official

Cotton bales

Standard —HS 5201Effective 2026-06-09
Withdrawn
Source: Bennycotts: fibre & yarn QCO rollback · checked
ISI/FMCSOfficial

PP/HDPE woven sacks for cement

Standard To confirmHS 6305Effective 2026-10-06

Postponed from 2026-01-06 to 2026-10-06 by S.O. 51(E)

In force
Source: ReachLaw: woven sacks QCO deferred · checked
ISI/FMCSTo confirm

Selected industrial chemicals (EDC etc.)

Standard To confirmHS 2903
Phased
Source: TeepTrak: 2026 QCO guide · checked

QCOs and dates

Woven sacks QCO in force (after delay)
Source: ReachLaw: woven sacks QCO deferred · checked
In force
Cotton bales QCO rescinded
Source: Bennycotts: fibre & yarn QCO rollback · checked
Withdrawn
6 aromatics & solvents QCOs withdrawn
Source: Live Mint (MENAFN): 49 QCOs withdrawn ·
Withdrawn
6 chemicals & dyes QCOs withdrawn
Source: Live Mint (MENAFN): 49 QCOs withdrawn ·
Withdrawn
Viscose staple fibre QCO revoked
Source: All India Radio: Viscose QCO revoked ·
Withdrawn
14 plastics & polymers QCOs withdrawn
Source: Business Standard: plastics QCOs scrapped ·
Withdrawn

Documents

  • BIS application (Manak Online)
  • Business licence and trademark proof in English
  • AIR nomination — overseas factories
  • Factory location map and layout
  • Raw materials, manufacturing and test equipment lists
  • Product specifications, QC manager details
  • Sample import papers and lab test request
  • Safety data sheets and composition

Testing labs

Chemicals have many lot tests. Even after withdrawal, buyers may still ask for BIS reports — check contracts.

Source: The Tribune (ANI): GTRI report ·

Costs

Application fee₹1,000Official Source: BIS FMCS fee schedule · 2021
FMCS bank guaranteeUSD 10,000Official Source: BIS FMCS: grant of licence · 2021
Annual licence fee₹1,000Official Source: BIS FMCS fee schedule · 2021
Lab testingExample: ₹25,000–₹80,000 per itemExample

Timeline & validity

TimelineIndia 2–3 months · overseas 6–9 months (Adullam)To confirm Source: Adullam Consulting: certification & incentives · checked

Recent cases

Until real client cases are published, these are realistic examples.

Example

Illustrative case: exports resumed without BIS after withdrawal.

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