Specification for Tapered Roller Bearings.
Tapered Roller Bearings
Strategic Recommendations for Tapered Roller Bearings IS 12102:1987
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| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Tapered Roller Bearings. |
| Applicable Indian Standard (IS) No. | IS 12102:1987. |
| Title of IS | Specification for Tapered Roller Bearings. |
| ITC (HS) Codes | 84822000. |
| QCO Coverage | Proposed to be covered under the draft Bearings (Quality Control) Order, 2025. |
| Notification & Amendments | Draft Bearings (Quality Control) Order, 2025 issued by the Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry. |
| Final Enforcement Date | Not yet enforced. Currently under process as a draft QCO. Proposed enforcement: 6 months from publication for general industry, 9 months for small enterprises, and 12 months for micro enterprises. |
| Objective & Scope | To ensure quality, dimensional accuracy, durability, reliability, and safety of tapered roller bearings used across industrial and automotive applications. |
| Products Covered | Tapered roller bearings covered under IS 12102:1987 used in automotive systems, industrial machinery, heavy equipment, gearboxes, conveyors, and rotating equipment. |
| Exemptions | Goods manufactured domestically for export are exempt. Up to 200 units imported annually for research and development purposes are exempt subject to non-commercial usage and record maintenance requirements. |
| Industries Impacted | Automotive Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery, Heavy Engineering, Railways, Mining Equipment, Construction Equipment, Power Transmission, Bearing Manufacturing. |
| Mandatory Compliance | Products will be required to bear the Standard Mark (ISI Mark) under a valid BIS license as per Scheme-I of Schedule-II of BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. Compliance with IS 12102:1987 will become mandatory after enforcement. Manufacturers and importers will need to ensure conformity through BIS-approved testing and certification. |
| Next Steps for Stakeholders | Prepare for BIS certification under Scheme-I. Conduct product testing as per IS 12102:1987. Review manufacturing and quality control systems. Maintain technical documentation and compliance records. Track final gazette notification and enforcement dates. |
| Legal Framework & Penalties | Governed under Sections 16, 17, and 25(3) of the BIS Act, 2016. BIS will act as the certifying and enforcement authority upon notification. |
| Penalties for Non-Compliance | Upon enforcement, violations may attract imprisonment up to 2 years or fine not less than ₹2 lakh (extendable up to 10× the value of goods) or both under the BIS Act, 2016. Continuing violations may attract additional daily penalties. |
| Supersession & Amendment Clause | The latest version of IS 12102:1987 and amendments notified by BIS from time to time shall apply automatically. |
| Conclusion | Tapered Roller Bearings proposed under IS 12102:1987 are presently covered under a draft QCO under process. Stakeholders should proactively prepare for future BIS compliance and certification obligations once the order is officially notified. |
| References/Annexures | Draft Bearings (Quality Control) Order, 2025; BIS Act, 2016; IS 12102:1987. |
Notification
The product Tapered Roller Bearings, classified under ITC (HS) Code 84822000, has been proposed to be brought under mandatory quality control through the draft Bearings (Quality Control) Order, 2025 issued by the Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The draft order proposes mandatory compliance with IS 12102:1987 for tapered roller bearings.
Enforcement Timeline
Notification Status: Draft QCO under process.
General Implementation: Six months from the date of publication of the final order.
Small Enterprises: Nine months from the date of publication of the final order.
Micro Enterprises: Twelve months from the date of publication of the final order.
Enforcement: Will become applicable after publication of the final QCO notification in the Official Gazette.Â
Overview
The proposed regulation aims to ensure the quality, dimensional consistency, performance reliability, and operational safety of tapered roller bearings used in automotive, industrial, and heavy engineering applications. The draft QCO seeks to eliminate substandard bearings from the domestic market and strengthen product reliability across critical industrial sectors.
Objective & Scope
The draft order intends to mandate compliance with IS 12102:1987 to ensure standardized manufacturing practices, durability, load-bearing performance, and operational efficiency of tapered roller bearings used in rotating machinery and automotive systems.
Products Covered
Applies specifically to tapered roller bearings covered under IS 12102:1987 used in:
- Automotive systems
- Industrial machinery
- Heavy equipment
- Gearboxes
- Conveyor systems
- Mining and construction machinery
- Power transmission applications
Exemptions Provided
Up to 200 units imported annually for research and development purposes are exempt subject to:
- Non-commercial usage
- Disposal as scrap after use
- Maintenance of year-wise records
- Submission of records to the Central Government when required
Industries Impacted
Industrial Machinery
Heavy Engineering
Railways
Mining Equipment
Construction Equipment
Bearing Manufacturing
Power Transmission Industry
Mandatory Compliance Requirements
Compliance with IS 12102:1987 will become mandatory after official enforcement.
Certification will be under Scheme-I of Schedule-II of BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.
Manufacturers and importers will need to maintain testing and quality assurance documentation.
BIS-approved testing and conformity assessment procedures will apply.v
Legal Provisions , Enforcement & Penalties
The proposed order is issued under Sections 16, 17, and 25(3) of the BIS Act, 2016. Upon final notification, BIS will act as the certifying and enforcement authority.
Violation after enforcement may attract penalties under Section 29 of the BIS Act, 2016, including:
- Imprisonment up to 2 years, or
- Fine of not less than ₹2 lakh (extendable up to 10× the value of goods), or both.
Continuing offences may attract additional daily penalties under the BIS Act.
Conclusion
The draft Bearings (Quality Control) Order, 2025 proposes mandatory BIS certification for Tapered Roller Bearings under IS 12102:1987. Although the QCO is currently under process and not yet mandatory, manufacturers, importers, and stakeholders should proactively prepare for compliance, testing, certification, and ISI marking requirements to ensure readiness once officially enforced.
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