Steel and Iron Products
Bright Steel Bars
Strategic Recommendations for Bright Steel Bars – IS 9550:2001
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Compliance with IS 9550:2001 is mandatory with immediate effect from 30th August 2024. Manufacturers and importers should apply for BIS certification without delay. - Consult ERA Compliance Experts
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Every consignment must carry the ISI Mark with licence number and a valid BIS Test Certificate. Non-conforming material must be disposed of as scrap under BIS Act provisions.
| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Bright Steel Bars |
| Applicable Indian Standard (IS) No. | IS 9550:2001 |
| Title of Indian Standard | Bright Steel Bars – Specification |
| ITC (HS) Code | 72149110, 72149190, 72151000, 72155010, 72155090, 72210011, 72210012, 72210019, 72210090, 72211111, 72211112, 72211119, 72211191, 72211192, 72211199, 72211911, 72211912, 72211919, 72211991, 72211992, 72211999, 72222011, 72222012, 72222019, 72222091, 72222092, 72222099, 72223011, 72223012, 72223019, 72223091, 72223092, 72223099, 72281010, 72281090, 72283011, 72283019, 72283021, 72283022, 72283023, 72283024, 72283029, 72286011, 72286012, 72286091, 72286092, 72286093, 72286094, 72286099 |
| Quality Control Order | Covered under the Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2024 |
| Notification & Amendments | S.O. 3716(E), dated 29th August 2024 (superseding S.O. 574(E), dated 5th February 2024) |
| Final Enforcement Date | With immediate effect (30th August 2024) |
| Objective & Scope | To ensure high-quality bright steel bars for engineering, automotive, and industrial applications, enhancing safety, performance, and durability. |
| Products Covered | All bright steel bars conforming to IS 9550:2001. |
| Exemptions | Products manufactured solely for export and conforming to foreign buyer specifications. |
| Industries Impacted | - Construction & Infrastructure- Automotive- Engineering & Fabrication- Industrial Machinery Manufacturing- Oil & Gas / Power Plants |
| Mandatory Compliance | - Products must bear the ISI Standard Mark under a valid BIS licence.- Each consignment must be accompanied by a BIS Test Certificate.- Non-conforming material must be disposed of as scrap. |
| Next Steps for Stakeholders | - Apply for BIS certification under Scheme–I of BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.- Align production and testing with IS 9550:2001.- Ensure ISI marking and BIS Test Certificate accompany all consignments.- Export units should confirm exemption applicability. |
| Legal Framework Provision & Enforcement | Sections 16, 17, and 25(3) of the BIS Act, 2016. BIS is the certifying and enforcing authority. |
| Penalties | 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 an additional ₹5,000 per day fine. |
| Supersession & Amendment Clause | Supersedes earlier QCO notified via S.O. 574(E), dated 5th February 2024. Any future BIS amendments to IS 9550:2001 will automatically apply. |
| Conclusion | Compliance with IS 9550:2001 is mandatory with immediate effect for all bright steel bars. |
| References/Annexures | Gazette Notification S.O. 3716(E), dated 29th August 2024; Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2024; BIS Act, 2016. |
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Notification
The product Bright Steel Bars, classified under ITC (HS) Codes 72149110, 72149190, 72151000, 72155010, 72155090, 72210011, 72210012, 72210019, 72210090, 72211111, 72211112, 72211119, 72211191, 72211192, 72211199, 72211911, 72211912, 72211919, 72211991, 72211992, 72211999, 72222011, 72222012, 72222019, 72222091, 72222092, 72222099, 72223011, 72223012, 72223019, 72223091, 72223092, 72223099, 72281010, 72281090, 72283011, 72283019, 72283021, 72283022, 72283023, 72283024, 72283029, 72286011, 72286012, 72286091, 72286092, 72286093, 72286094, 72286099, has been brought under mandatory quality certification through the Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2024, notified via S.O. 3716(E), dated 29th August 2024, superseding S.O. 574(E), dated 5th February 2024.
Enforcement Timeline
- Notification Date: 29th August 2024
- Effective Date: 30th August 2024
- Enforcement: With immediate effect
Overview
The regulation mandates that bright steel bars conform to IS 9550:2001, ensuring uniform quality, mechanical properties, and performance across domestic and imported products. This protects infrastructure, automotive, and engineering applications from risks posed by substandard steel.
Objective & Scope
The primary objective is to eliminate poor-quality bright steel bars and enforce BIS-certified standards for production, import, and distribution.
Products Covered
All bright steel bars conforming to IS 9550:2001.
Exemptions Provided
Bright steel bars manufactured solely for export and meeting foreign buyer specifications are exempt.
Industries Impacted
- Construction & Infrastructure
- Automotive
- Engineering & Fabrication
- Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
- Oil & Gas / Power Plants
Mandatory Compliance Requirements
- Products must carry the ISI Mark under a valid BIS licence.
- Each consignment must include a BIS Test Certificate.
- Non-conforming material must be disposed of as scrap.
Next Steps for Stakeholders
- Manufacturers & Importers: Apply for BIS certification under Scheme-I of BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.
- Testing & Production: Align production and in-house testing with IS 9550:2001.
Supply Chain Compliance: Ensure ISI marking and BIS Test Certificate accompany each consignment. - Export Units: Confirm exemption applicability for consignments manufactured solely for export.
Legal Provisions, Enforcement & Penalties
Issued under Sections 16, 17, and 25(3) of the BIS Act, 2016, with BIS as the certifying and enforcing authority. Violations under Section 29 may attract:
- Imprisonment up to 2 years, or
- Fine of not less than ₹2 lakh, extendable up to 10× value of goods, or both.
- Continuing offences may attract ₹5,000 per day.
Conclusion
With immediate effect, BIS certification is mandatory for all bright steel bars under IS 9550:2001. Compliance ensures legal conformity and market readiness.
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