Plain Bearings - Thick - Walled Bushes, Plain and Flange Type, Full - Round (Without Any Joint Or Slit).
Plain Bearings - Thick - Walled Bushes, Plain and Flange Type, Full - Round (Without Any Joint Or Slit)
Strategic Recommendations for Plain Bearings - Thick-Walled Bushes, Plain and Flange Type, Full - Round (Without Any Joint Or Slit) IS 14478:1997
Start BIS Certification Preparation Immediately
Prepare for BIS certification under IS 14478:1997 in advance, as the draft Bearings (Quality Control) Order, 2025 is currently under process and may become mandatory upon final notification.
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Ensure ISI Marking & Test Certification
Upon enforcement of the final QCO, all consignments must carry the ISI mark and a valid BIS Test Certificate before sale or use in India. Non-conforming material must be handled as per BIS Act provisions.
| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Plain Bearings - Thick - Walled Bushes, Plain and Flange Type, Full - Round (Without Any Joint Or Slit). |
| Applicable Indian Standard (IS) No. | IS 14478:1997. |
| Title of IS | Plain Bearings - Thick - Walled Bushes, Plain and Flange Type, Full - Round (Without Any Joint Or Slit). |
| ITC (HS) Codes | 84833000. |
| 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 | Draft QCO under process. Proposed implementation timelines applicable after final notification. |
| Objective & Scope | To ensure quality, dimensional accuracy, wear resistance, durability, lubrication efficiency, and operational reliability of thick - walled bushes used in plain bearing applications. |
| Products Covered | Thick - walled bushes, plain and flange type, full-round (without any joint or slit) covered under IS 14478:1997 used in automotive systems, industrial machinery, agricultural equipment, construction machinery, and heavy engineering applications. |
| Exemptions | Products manufactured domestically solely for export are exempt. Up to 200 units imported annually for research and development purposes are exempt subject to non-commercial usage and maintenance of prescribed records. |
| Industries Impacted | Bearing Manufacturing, Automotive Industry, Industrial Machinery, Heavy Engineering, Agricultural Equipment, Construction Equipment, Railways, Mining Equipment. |
| 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 14478:1997 will become mandatory after enforcement of the final QCO.- Manufacturers and importers will be required to ensure BIS-approved testing and certification compliance. |
| Next Steps for Stakeholders | Prepare for BIS certification under Scheme-I. Conduct testing as per IS 14478:1997 requirements. Review quality assurance systems and manufacturing controls. Maintain technical documentation and testing records. Monitor final gazette notification and enforcement timelines. |
| 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 final 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 offences may attract additional daily penalties. |
| Supersession & Amendment Clause | The latest version of IS 14478:1997 and amendments notified by BIS from time to time shall apply automatically. |
| Conclusion | Plain Bearings - Thick - Walled Bushes, Plain and Flange Type, Full - Round (Without Any Joint Or Slit) proposed under IS 14478:1997 are presently covered under a draft QCO under process. Manufacturers, importers, and stakeholders should proactively prepare for BIS certification and future compliance obligations once the final notification is issued. |
| References/Annexures | Draft Bearings (Quality Control) Order, 2025; BIS Act, 2016; IS 14478:1997. |
Notification
The product Plain Bearings – Thick – Walled Bushes, Plain and Flange Type, Full – Round (Without Any Joint Or Slit), classified under ITC (HS) Code 84833000, 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 14478:1997 for plain bearings – thick-walled bushes, plain and flange type, full – round (without any joint or slit).
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.
Overview
The proposed regulation aims to ensure the quality, dimensional consistency, wear resistance, lubrication efficiency, durability, and operational reliability of thick – walled bushes used in plain bearing applications across industrial and automotive sectors. The draft QCO seeks to eliminate substandard bearing products from the domestic market and improve product reliability and safety.
Objective & Scope
The draft order intends to mandate compliance with IS 14478:1997 to ensure standardised manufacturing practices, dimensional precision, wear resistance, lubrication performance, and operational efficiency of thick-walled plain and flange-type bushes used in rotating and sliding mechanical systems.
Products Covered
Applies specifically to plain bearings – thick-walled bushes, plain and flange type, full – round (without any joint or slit), covered under IS 14478:1997, used in:
- Automotive systems
- Industrial machinery
- Agricultural equipment
- Construction machinery
- Heavy engineering equipment
- Railways
- Mining machinery
- Rotating mechanical assemblies.
Exemptions Provided
Products manufactured solely for export, conforming to foreign buyer specifications, are exempt.
Additionally, up to 200 units imported annually for research and development purposes are exempt, subject to:
- Non-commercial use
- Disposal as scrap after usage
- Maintenance of year-wise records
- Furnishing records to the Central Government when required.
Industries Impacted
Bearing Manufacturing
Automotive Industry
Industrial Machinery
Heavy Engineering
Agricultural Equipment
Construction Equipment
Railways
Mining Equipment.
Mandatory Compliance Requirements
Products will be required to bear the Standard Mark (ISI Mark) under a valid BIS license.
Compliance with IS 14478:1997 will become mandatory after the enforcement of the final QCO.
Certification will be under Scheme-I of Schedule-II of BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.
Manufacturers and importers will need to maintain technical documentation and testing records.
BIS-approved testing and conformity assessment procedures will apply.
Legal Provisions , Enforcement & Penalties
- Imprisonment up to 2 years, or
- Fine of not less than ₹2 lakh (extendable up to 10× the value of goods), or both.
Conclusion
The draft Bearings (Quality Control) Order, 2025 proposes mandatory BIS certification for Plain Bearings – Thick – Walled Bushes, Plain and Flange Type, Full – Round (Without Any Joint Or Slit) under IS 14478:1997. Although the QCO is currently under process and not yet mandatory, stakeholders should proactively prepare for testing, certification, quality compliance, and ISI marking requirements to ensure readiness once officially enforced.
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