If you import products into India, especially electronics, toys, steel, or consumer goods from China: you need BIS certification before your shipment reaches customs. This guide covers everything importers need to know.
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Most electronics imports need CRS. Industrial products need ISI. Foreign manufacturers without India presence need FMCS.
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Send samples to the lab. Testing takes 4-12 weeks depending on product complexity.
Submit test report and documents on BIS Manakonline portal. Processing takes 2-4 weeks.
Once registered, affix the Standard Mark and clear your shipment. You can now legally sell in India.
BIS registration is manufacturer-led. Your Chinese supplier must hold the BIS registration (or you need an AIR arrangement). You, as the importer, cannot directly register unless you are also the brand owner with manufacturer authorization.
No. BIS rules state that goods landing on or after the QCO effective date must comply. Customs will seize non-certified goods. You cannot import first and certify later for mandatory products.
Each product model/variant needs separate testing. However, variants within the same product family (same design, different wattage/color) can often be tested together under one application, reducing costs by 40-60%.
You have options: bond & release (₹50K-₹2L bond), re-export, or warehouse pending certification. Read our emergency customs guide for detailed steps. The key is to act within 24-48 hours to minimize demurrage.
Don\'t let your shipment get stuck at customs. Check BIS requirements before you place the order.