Steel and Iron Products
Specification for Cold Rolled Medium, High Carbon and Low Alloy Steel Strip for General Engineering Purposes
Strategic Recommendations for Specification for Cold Rolled Medium, High Carbon and Low Alloy Steel Strip for General Engineering Purposes – IS 7226:1974
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| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Cold Rolled Medium, High Carbon and Low Alloy Steel Strip for General Engineering Purposes |
| Applicable Indian Standard (IS) No. | IS 7226:1974 |
| Title of Indian Standard | Specification for Cold Rolled Medium, High Carbon and Low Alloy Steel Strip for General Engineering Purposes |
| Quality Control Order | Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2024 |
| Notification & Amendments | S.O. 3716(E), dated 29 August 2024 – Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2024. S.O. 5134(E), dated 20 November 2025 – Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2025. |
| Final Enforcement Date | 20 November 2028 |
| Objective & Scope | IS 7226:1974 specifies requirements for cold rolled medium carbon, high carbon and low alloy steel strips intended for general engineering purposes. The product-specific requirement focuses on conformity of such steel strips with the applicable Indian Standard. |
| Products Covered | Cold rolled medium carbon steel strips, high carbon steel strips and low alloy steel strips intended for general engineering purposes and falling under the applicable ITC (HS) classifications. |
| Applicable HS Codes / ITC (HS) Code | 72112310, 72112320, 72112330, 72112340, 72112350, 72112390, 72112910, 72112920, 72112930, 72112940, 72112950, 72112960, 72269210, 72269930, 72269952, 72269990. Note: 72112390 was repeated in the supplied list and is shown once here. The QCO source maps these codes to IS 7226:1974. |
| Exemptions | The QCO generally excludes steel and steel products manufactured domestically for export where they conform to another specification required by a foreign buyer, subject to the applicable conditions. |
| Industries Impacted | Manufacturers, importers, processors, stockists and users dealing in cold rolled medium carbon, high carbon and low alloy steel strips for general engineering applications. |
| Mandatory Compliance | The covered product must conform to IS 7226:1974 when the requirement becomes operative. Covered consignments must be supported by the prescribed Test Certificate bearing the Standard Mark, issued by a BIS-certified manufacturer. |
| Next Steps for Stakeholders | Identify products covered by IS 7226:1974, verify applicable HS classifications, review technical and testing requirements, initiate BIS certification planning and align procurement and supply-chain documentation before enforcement. |
| Legal Framework & Enforcement | The QCO is issued under Sections 16, 17 and 25(3) of the BIS Act, 2016. BIS is the certifying and enforcing authority. Covered steel products are required to bear the Standard Mark under a BIS licence in accordance with the applicable conformity assessment scheme. |
| Penalties | Contravention of the QCO is punishable under Section 29 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016. Sub-standard or defective steel products are required to be disposed of as scrap in accordance with the applicable legal provisions. |
| Conclusion | Manufacturers and other businesses dealing with cold rolled medium, high carbon and low alloy steel strips for general engineering purposes should prepare for BIS compliance with IS 7226:1974 and complete certification, testing and documentation activities ahead of the applicable enforcement date. |
| References/Annexures | Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2024 – S.O. 3716(E), dated 29 August 2024; Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2025 – S.O. 5134(E), dated 20 November 2025. |
Notification
The Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2024, issued through S.O. 3716(E) dated 29 August 2024, covers specified steel products under the BIS Act, 2016. IS 7226:1974 – Specification for Cold Rolled Medium, High Carbon and Low Alloy Steel Strip for General Engineering Purposes is specifically included within the covered steel products.Â
Enforcement Timeline
IS 7226:1974 was originally listed with immediate effect under the 2024 QCO. The Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2025, issued through S.O. 5134(E) dated 20 November 2025, deferred enforcement of the relevant covered standards for three years. Accordingly, the final enforcement date applicable to IS 7226:1974 is 20 November 2028.
Overview
IS 7226:1974 specifically addresses cold rolled medium carbon, high carbon and low alloy steel strips for general engineering purposes. The product is covered based on its material classification and intended general engineering use. The QCO identifies specific ITC (HS) codes against this Indian Standard.
Objective & Scope
The objective of IS 7226:1974 is to provide the applicable specification framework for cold rolled steel strips made from medium carbon, high carbon and low alloy steel for general engineering purposes. For businesses handling these products, compliance involves ensuring that the supplied product falls within the scope of the standard and meets the applicable conformity requirements.
Products Covered
The product-specific coverage includes cold rolled medium carbon steel strips, high carbon steel strips and low alloy steel strips intended for general engineering purposes. The QCO specifically associates IS 7226:1974 with HS codes including 72112310, 72112320, 72112330, 72112340, 72112350, 72112390, 72112910, 72112920, 72112930, 72112940, 72112950, 72112960, 72269210, 72269930, 72269952 and 72269990.
Exemptions Provided
The QCO provides a general exemption for steel and steel products manufactured domestically for export where the products conform to another specification required by a foreign buyer, subject to the conditions of the Order.
Industries Impacted
The requirement is relevant to manufacturers, importers, processors, stockists and other businesses dealing in cold rolled medium carbon, high carbon and low alloy steel strips for general engineering purposes. Companies should assess their product specifications and HS classifications to determine whether their products fall within the IS 7226:1974 coverage.
Mandatory Compliance Requirements
Once the requirement becomes operative, covered products must conform to IS 7226:1974. The QCO also requires each applicable consignment to be accompanied by a Test Certificate bearing the Standard Mark, issued by a BIS-certified manufacturer. Covered steel products must bear the BIS Standard Mark under the applicable BIS licence and conformity assessment requirements.
Next Steps for Stakeholders
Businesses should identify all cold rolled medium carbon, high carbon and low alloy steel strips supplied or imported under the specified HS codes. They should review product specifications against IS 7226:1974, assess testing and certification requirements, prepare the required technical documentation and begin BIS certification planning well before the enforcement date.
Legal Provisions, Enforcement & Penalties
The QCO has been issued under Sections 16, 17 and 25(3) of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016. BIS acts as the certifying and enforcement authority for the covered steel products. Non-conforming or defective products are subject to the prescribed disposal requirements, and contravention of the Order is punishable under Section 29 of the BIS Act, 2016.
Conclusion
IS 7226:1974 applies specifically to cold rolled medium, high carbon and low alloy steel strips for general engineering purposes. Businesses dealing with these products should use the available transition period to verify product coverage, HS classification, testing requirements, BIS licensing and documentation. Early compliance preparation will help ensure uninterrupted supply and regulatory readiness before 20 November 2028.
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