Steel and Iron Products
Specification for Steel Wire (Up to 20 mm) for the Manufacture of Cold-Forged Rivets
Strategic Recommendations for Specification for Steel Wire: (Up to 20 mm) for the Manufacture of Cold-Forged Rivets – IS 7557:1982
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| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Steel Wire: (Up to 20 mm) for the Manufacture of Cold-Forged Rivets |
| Applicable Indian Standard (IS) No. | IS 7557:1982 |
| Title of Indian Standard | Specification for Steel Wire (Up to 20 mm) for the manufacture of cold-forged rivets |
| Quality Control Order | Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2024 |
| Notification & Amendments | S.O. 3716(E), dated 29 August 2024 – Principal QCO; S.O. 5134(E), dated 20 November 2025 – Amendment Order providing a three-year deferment for specified products. |
| Final Enforcement Date | 20 November 2028 |
| Objective & Scope | The standard covers steel wire up to 20 mm intended specifically for the manufacture of cold-forged rivets. The product is regulated to ensure conformity with the applicable Indian Standard before it is placed in the market after the deferred enforcement period. |
| Products Covered | Steel wire, up to 20 mm, manufactured for use in the production of cold-forged rivets. The QCO specifically maps IS 7557:1982 to the listed ITC (HS) codes. |
| Applicable HS Codes / ITC (HS) Codes | 72139120, 72139190, 72139920, 72139990, 72149990, 72171010, 72179019, 72179091, 72179099, 72279040, 72279090, 72285090, 72286099, 72299033, 72299040, 72299059, 72299090, 72284000 |
| Exemptions | The QCO does not apply to steel and steel products manufactured domestically for export where the products conform to another specification required by a foreign buyer, subject to the applicable QCO conditions. |
| Industries Impacted | Manufacturers, importers, exporters, traders, distributors and downstream industries dealing with steel wire used for cold-forged rivet manufacturing, including fastener and engineering component manufacturers. |
| Mandatory Compliance | The product must conform to IS 7557:1982 from the applicable enforcement date. Each consignment must be accompanied by a Test Certificate bearing the Standard Mark, issued by a BIS-certified manufacturer. The Standard Mark must be used under a BIS licence. |
| Next Steps for Stakeholders | Manufacturers and suppliers should assess product applicability, identify the relevant HS codes, initiate BIS certification planning, arrange required testing and documentation, and ensure production and supply-chain readiness before 20 November 2028. |
| Legal Framework Provision & Enforcement | The QCO is issued under Sections 16, 17 and 25(3) of the BIS Act, 2016. BIS is the certification and enforcement authority. Non-conforming products are subject to the applicable enforcement provisions. |
| Penalties | Contravention of the QCO is punishable under Section 29 of the BIS Act, 2016. |
| Conclusion | IS 7557:1982 specifically covers steel wire up to 20 mm for cold-forged rivet manufacturing. As the 2025 amendment provides a three-year deferment, stakeholders should complete BIS certification and compliance preparations well before 20 November 2028. |
| 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, includes IS 7557:1982 – Specification for Steel Wire: (Up to 20 mm) for the manufacture of cold-forged rivets. The QCO establishes mandatory conformity requirements for specified steel products covered under the applicable Indian Standards.
Enforcement Timeline
The principal QCO initially provided implementation with immediate effect for IS 7557:1982. However, the Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2025, issued through S.O. 5134(E) dated 20 November 2025, deferred enforcement of the specified category of products for three years from the date of publication. Accordingly, the final enforcement date for IS 7557:1982 is 20 November 2028.
Overview
IS 7557:1982 applies specifically to steel wire up to 20 mm intended for the manufacture of cold-forged rivets. The QCO identifies this product against specific ITC (HS) codes and requires conformity with the applicable Indian Standard once the deferred requirement becomes operative.
Objective & Scope
The product standard is intended for steel wire used as a material for producing cold-forged rivets. Its scope is therefore focused on steel wire with a maximum size of 20 mm and its suitability for this particular manufacturing application. The QCO framework ensures that covered products supplied in India conform to the relevant Indian Standard.
Products Covered
The covered product is Steel Wire: (Up to 20 mm) for the manufacture of cold-forged rivets, conforming to IS 7557:1982. The QCO lists the relevant ITC (HS) codes including 72139120, 72139190, 72139920, 72139990, 72149990, 72171010, 72179019, 72179091, 72179099, 72279040, 72279090, 72284000, 72285090, 72286099, 72299033, 72299040, 72299059 and 72299090.
Exemptions Provided
The principal QCO provides an 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 specified under the QCO.
Industries Impacted
The requirement is relevant to steel wire manufacturers, importers, traders, distributors and downstream engineering industries using the material for cold-forged rivet production. Rivet and fastener manufacturers should particularly assess whether their procurement and incoming material specifications fall within IS 7557:1982.
Mandatory Compliance Requirements
Once the requirement becomes operative, the covered steel wire must conform to IS 7557:1982. Each applicable consignment must be accompanied by a Test Certificate bearing the Standard Mark, issued by a BIS-certified manufacturer. The covered steel product must also carry the BIS Standard Mark under the applicable BIS licence.
Next Steps for Stakeholders
Manufacturers and other affected stakeholders should identify all products falling under IS 7557:1982, verify their applicable HS classifications, review existing testing and quality-control systems, and begin BIS certification preparations in advance. Procurement teams should also ensure that suppliers can provide the required certification and Test Certificate once enforcement begins.
Legal Provisions, Enforcement & Penalties
The QCO is issued under Sections 16, 17 and 25(3) of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016. BIS acts as the certification and enforcement authority for the specified steel products. Products that do not conform to the applicable standards are subject to the enforcement provisions of the QCO. Contravention is punishable under Section 29 of the BIS Act, 2016.
Conclusion
IS 7557:1982 specifically regulates steel wire up to 20 mm for the manufacture of cold-forged rivets. Following the 2025 amendment, enforcement is deferred until 20 November 2028. Manufacturers, importers and downstream rivet producers should use the deferment period to complete BIS certification, testing, documentation and supply-chain readiness well before the final enforcement date.
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