Exemption from BIS marking allows domestic tyre manufacturers and OEMs to import tyres for benchmarking subject to records and undertakings. Exemption from mandatory BIS marking is permitted for tyres imported by domestic tyre manufacturers and OEMs for benchmarking, homologation and calibration under Clause 3(d) of the Quality (Control) Order, 2009. The exemption is limited to a specified small quantity per tyre size and is conditional on eligibility as domestic manufacturers or OEMs, maintenance of proper records, and a written undertaking to customs that the imported tyres will be used exclusively for those technical purposes and not sold in the market.