IGCR scheme under BIS cerrtification

[Mathi]

We are planning to import the material under IGCR scheme and some of the imported items is covering under BIS Certification . Should we present the BIS Certification even though IGCR scheme?

[YAGAY andSUN]

Yes, BIS requirements generally still apply even if you import under the IGCR scheme.

Here's how it works:

1. What IGCR Scheme Does

The Import of Goods at Concessional Rate of Duty Rules (IGCR) allows you to import goods at a concessional or nil duty provided they are used for a specified purpose (e.g., manufacturing).

It is a customs duty benefit scheme, not a quality or standards exemption.

2. BIS Certification Requirement

If your imported items fall under mandatory certification governed by the Bureau of Indian Standards, such as under:

• Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS)

• ISI Mark Scheme

• Quality Control Orders (QCOs)

Then BIS compliance is mandatory regardless of IGCR benefits.

3. Key Principle

• IGCR Duty concession

• BIS Product compliance / market entry requirement

These operate independently.

4. When BIS is Still Required

You must present BIS certification if:

• The product is notified under a QCO

• It is listed under compulsory BIS certification schemes

• It is intended for use, sale, or further processing in India

5. Possible Exception (Limited Cases)

In some cases, exemptions may apply (subject to approval), such as:

• Imports strictly for R&D/testing

• Goods not entering the domestic market

• Specific relaxations notified by the government

But these are case-specific and require explicit approval-they are not automatically granted under IGCR.

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Practical Advice

• Check if your item is covered under a relevant QCO

• Verify whether your use case qualifies for any BIS exemption

• Coordinate with customs and BIS authorities before import

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If you want, tell me the exact product you're importing, then, I can check whether BIS is mandatory and if any exemption might apply in your case.

AI Summary

BIS certification remains separate from IGCR duty concession for imports covered by mandatory quality control orders. Import of goods under the Import of Goods at Concessional Rate of Duty Rules does not dispense with mandatory BIS certification. The IGCR framework is a customs duty concession scheme, while BIS requirements operate separately as product standards, certification, and market-entry controls under compulsory registration, ISI marking, and quality control orders. Goods covered by a notified quality control order or compulsory BIS certification scheme must continue to satisfy the relevant certification requirement despite concessional duty treatment.