Steel and Iron Products
Specification for Carbon Steel Wire for the Manufacture of Wood Screws
Strategic Recommendations for Specification for Carbon Steel Wire for the Manufacture of Wood Screws – IS 1812:1982
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Initiate BIS certification planning well before 20 November 2028 to ensure timely compliance with IS 1812:1982 when the deferred QCO requirement becomes operative.
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Ensure conformity with IS 1812:1982, the required BIS Standard Mark, and the prescribed Test Certificate requirements once the QCO requirement becomes operative.
| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Carbon Steel Wire for the Manufacture of Wood Screws |
| Applicable Indian Standard (IS) No. | IS 1812:1982 |
| Title of Indian Standard | Specification for Carbon Steel Wire for the Manufacture of Wood Screws |
| Quality Control Order | Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2024 |
| Notification & Amendments | The product is covered under the Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2024. The Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2025 – S.O. 5134(E), dated 20 November 2025 deferred enforcement of the applicable requirement for three years from its publication. |
| Final Enforcement Date | 20 November 2028 |
| Objective & Scope | To ensure that Carbon Steel Wire intended for the manufacture of wood screws conforms to the requirements prescribed under IS 1812:1982 and meets the applicable BIS quality and conformity requirements. |
| Products Covered | Carbon Steel Wire for the Manufacture of Wood Screws conforming to IS 1812:1982. |
| Applicable HS Codes / ITC (HS) Codes | 72171010, 72171020, 72171030, 72172010, 72172020, 72172030, 72179019, 72179091, 72179099, 72299031, 72299033, 72299059, 72299090. |
| Exemptions | The general QCO exemption framework applies to steel and steel products manufactured domestically for export where they conform to another specification required by the foreign buyer, subject to the applicable conditions of the Order. |
| Industries Impacted | Carbon steel wire manufacturers, wood screw manufacturers, fastener manufacturers, hardware industries, engineering industries, automotive and construction hardware suppliers, and downstream wire-processing industries. |
| Mandatory Compliance | Covered products must conform to IS 1812:1982, bear the applicable BIS Standard Mark under licence, and comply with prescribed Test Certificate requirements. |
| Next Steps for Stakeholders | Verify product classification and applicable HS codes; assess conformity with IS 1812:1982; initiate BIS certification and testing; prepare technical documentation and quality-control systems; and complete compliance preparations before 20 November 2028. |
| Legal Framework Provision & Enforcement | The QCO is issued under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016, with BIS responsible for certification and enforcement of covered steel and steel products. |
| Penalties | Contravention of the QCO is punishable under Section 29 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016. |
| Conclusion | Carbon Steel Wire for the Manufacture of Wood Screws covered under IS 1812:1982 is subject to mandatory BIS/QCO compliance, with a final enforcement date of 20 November 2028. |
| References/Annexures | Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2024; Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2025 – S.O. 5134(E); IS 1812:1982. |
Notification
Carbon Steel Wire for the Manufacture of Wood Screws is covered under the Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2024, with IS 1812:1982 – Specification for Carbon Steel Wire for the Manufacture of Wood Screws as the applicable Indian Standard. The QCO specifies the relevant HS codes for this product.
Enforcement Timeline
The final enforcement date for IS 1812:1982 is 20 November 2028. The applicable requirement was deferred for three years under the Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2025 – S.O. 5134(E), dated 20 November 2025.
Overview
IS 1812:1982 specifies requirements for Carbon Steel Wire used in the manufacture of wood screws. The QCO makes conformity with the applicable Indian Standard mandatory from the prescribed enforcement date.
Objective & Scope
The requirement aims to ensure that carbon steel wire used for wood screw manufacturing meets the applicable technical and quality requirements under IS 1812:1982.
Products Covered
The covered product is Carbon Steel Wire for the Manufacture of Wood Screws under IS 1812:1982. The QCO specifically associates this standard with HS Codes 72171010, 72171020, 72171030, 72172010, 72172020, 72172030, 72179019, 72179091, 72179099, 72299031, 72299033, 72299059 and 72299090.
Exemptions Provided
The general QCO exemption framework applies to steel and steel products manufactured domestically for export where they conform to another specification required by the foreign buyer, subject to the conditions prescribed under the Order.
Industries Impacted
The requirement impacts carbon steel wire manufacturers, wood screw manufacturers, fastener manufacturers, hardware producers, engineering industries and downstream wire-processing businesses.
Mandatory Compliance Requirements
Covered carbon steel wire must conform to IS 1812:1982 and meet applicable BIS conformity requirements, including the BIS Standard Mark under licence and prescribed Test Certificate requirements.
Next Steps for Stakeholders
Manufacturers, importers and downstream users should verify the applicable HS classification, assess conformity with IS 1812:1982, initiate BIS certification and testing, prepare the required technical documentation and quality-control systems, and complete compliance preparations before 20 November 2028.
Legal Provisions, Enforcement & Penalties
The QCO operates under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016, with BIS serving as the certifying and enforcing authority. Contravention of the QCO is subject to penalties under Section 29 of the BIS Act, 2016.
Conclusion
Carbon Steel Wire for the Manufacture of Wood Screws under IS 1812:1982 is subject to mandatory BIS/QCO compliance, with a final enforcement date of 20 November 2028. Manufacturers, importers and other stakeholders should complete testing, certification and documentation preparations well before the enforcement date.
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