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Steel & metals

ISI mark · FMCS for overseas mills

Steel, aluminium, copper and metal goods such as screws and tools. Some raw-material QCOs were withdrawn from late 2025, while finished-goods coverage keeps growing.

Covered products

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

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17 aluminium & alloy products

Standard Per-product ISHS 7606Effective 2026-12-01

Large/medium firms 2026-12-01; small firms 2027-03-01

Upcoming
Source: MPR: aluminium QCO 2026 · checked
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Cross recessed screws

Standard To confirmHS 7318Effective 2026-06-20
In force
Source: Cummins supplier QCO list · checked
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Wrenches & spanners

Standard IS 4003 · IS 2028HS 8204Effective 2027-04-01
Upcoming
Source: BIS list of upcoming QCOs ·
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Wrought aluminium utensils

Standard To confirmHS 7615Effective 2026-10-01
In force
Source: MPR: QCOs effective October 2026 ·
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Steel products (amended)

Standard Per-product ISHS 7208Effective 2026-06-20

Amendment order S.O. 3300(E), 2026

Amended
Source: Cummins supplier QCO list · checked
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Copper products

Standard To confirmHS 7409Effective 2024-10-19
In force
Source: BIS Certifications: import transition table · checked
—Official

7 metal raw-material QCOs (nickel etc.)

Standard —Effective 2025-11-13
Withdrawn
Source: Live Mint (MENAFN): 49 QCOs withdrawn ·

QCOs and dates

Aluminium QCO 2026 — small firms
Source: MPR: aluminium QCO 2026 · checked
Upcoming
Aluminium QCO 2026 — large/medium
Source: MPR: aluminium QCO 2026 · checked
Upcoming
Pipe wrenches & spanners (BIS list)
Source: BIS list of upcoming QCOs ·
Upcoming
Aluminium utensils
Source: MPR: QCOs effective October 2026 ·
In force
Screws QCO 2026 · steel amendment
Source: Cummins supplier QCO list · checked
In force
Enforcement suspended for 55 steel products
Source: Live Mint (MENAFN): 49 QCOs withdrawn ·
Suspended
7 metals QCOs withdrawn (Mines)
Source: Live Mint (MENAFN): 49 QCOs withdrawn ·
Withdrawn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
  • SIMS registration for steel imports

Testing labs

Samples are drawn per grade during the mill audit; more grades mean more tests and time.

Source: BIS FMCS: grant of licence · 2021

Costs

Application fee₹1,000Official Source: BIS FMCS fee schedule · 2021
FMCS bank guaranteeUSD 10,000Official Source: BIS FMCS: grant of licence · 2021
Special visit charge₹7,000 per man-dayOfficial Source: BIS FMCS fee schedule · 2021
Adding a variety₹5,000 per variety/groupOfficial Source: BIS FMCS fee schedule · 2021
Lab testingExample: ₹30,000–₹1,00,000 per gradeExample

Timeline & validity

TimelineIndia 2–3 months · overseas 6–9 months (Adullam)To confirm Source: Adullam Consulting: certification & incentives · checked
BIS guidance (FMCS)About 6 monthsOfficial Source: BIS FMCS: grant of licence · 2021

Recent cases

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

Example

Illustrative case for a large exporter facing the 2026-12-01 date.

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