Steel and Iron Products
Cold-Rolled Steel Strips for Springs
Strategic Recommendations for Cold-Rolled Steel Strips for Springs – IS 2507:1975
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Initiate BIS certification planning well before 20 November 2026 to ensure timely compliance with IS 2507:1975 when the deferred QCO requirement becomes operative.
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| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Cold-Rolled Steel Strips for Springs |
| Applicable Indian Standard (IS) No. | IS 2507:1975 |
| Title of Indian Standard | Specification for Cold-Rolled Steel Strips for Springs |
| Quality Control Order | Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2024 |
| Notification & Amendments | Principal QCO: S.O. 3716(E), dated 29 August 2024. The Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2025 – S.O. 5134(E), dated 20 November 2025 deferred enforcement of IS 2507:1975 for one year. |
| Final Enforcement Date | 20 November 2026. The 2025 amendment provides a one-year deferral from 20 November 2025. |
| Objective & Scope | To ensure that cold-rolled steel strips for springs placed on the Indian market conform to the requirements of IS 2507:1975, supporting consistent quality and performance of spring steel strips. |
| Products Covered | Cold-rolled steel strips for springs conforming to IS 2507:1975. The QCO specifically identifies this product against the applicable standard. |
| Applicable HS Codes / ITC (HS) Code | 72091510, 72091520, 72091530, 72092510, 72092520, 72092530, 72112960, 72112990, 72119090, 72091590, 72091610, 72091620, 72091630, 72091690, 72091710, 72091720, 72091730, 72091790, 72091810, 72091820, 72091830, 72091890, 72092820, 72092830, 72092890, 72099000, 72112310–72112390, 72112910–72112950, 72255010–72269990 |
| Exemptions | The QCO generally does not apply to steel and steel products manufactured domestically for export where they conform to another specification required by the foreign buyer, subject to the conditions of the Order. |
| Industries Impacted | Spring manufacturers, automotive component manufacturers, engineering and machinery industries, industrial equipment manufacturers, steel producers/processors, importers, traders and distributors dealing in covered steel strips. |
| Mandatory Compliance | Covered products must conform to IS 2507:1975 from the applicable enforcement date. Each consignment must be accompanied by the prescribed Test Certificate issued by a BIS-certified manufacturer, and the product must bear the BIS Standard Mark under the applicable conformity assessment requirements. |
| Next Steps for Stakeholders | Manufacturers and importers should assess product applicability, identify the relevant HS codes, initiate BIS certification, arrange required testing, prepare technical and manufacturing documentation, and ensure supply-chain readiness before 20 November 2026. |
| Legal Framework & Enforcement | 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 enforcement action under the QCO. |
| Penalties | Violation of the QCO is punishable under Section 29 of the BIS Act, 2016. |
| Conclusion | IS 2507:1975 is subject to mandatory BIS compliance for covered cold-rolled steel strips for springs. With enforcement deferred until 20 November 2026, stakeholders should complete certification and testing preparations well in advance. |
| References/Annexures | Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2024 – S.O. 3716(E), 29 August 2024; Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2025 – S.O. 5134(E), 20 November 2025; Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2026 – S.O. 3300(E), 20 June 2026. |
Notification
The Ministry of Steel issued the Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2024 through S.O. 3716(E) dated 29 August 2024 under the BIS Act, 2016. The Order requires specified steel and steel products to conform to their corresponding Indian Standards and establishes mandatory conformity requirements.
Enforcement Timeline
IS 2507:1975 was initially included in the QCO with immediate effect. 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 applicable standard for one year. Accordingly, the final enforcement date for IS 2507:1975 is 20 November 2026.
The 2026 amendment does not provide a further extension for this standard. It specifically identifies other standards for additional deferment.
Overview
IS 2507:1975 covers the Specification for Cold-Rolled Steel Strips for Springs. The standard has been included under the Steel and Steel Products QCO framework, making BIS conformity relevant for manufacturers, importers and other stakeholders dealing with the covered product.
Objective & Scope
The requirement aims to ensure that cold-rolled steel strips used for spring applications meet the specified requirements of IS 2507:1975. The QCO links the covered product with the Indian Standard and requires conformity from the applicable enforcement date.
Products Covered
The QCO specifically covers Cold-Rolled Steel Strips for Springs conforming to IS 2507:1975. The QCO identifies nine applicable HS codes for this product category.
Exemptions Provided
The QCO provides an exemption for certain steel and steel products manufactured domestically for export where the products conform to another specification required by a foreign buyer, subject to the conditions prescribed under the Order.
Industries Impacted
The requirement will affect steel manufacturers and processors, spring manufacturers, automotive component manufacturers, engineering companies, machinery manufacturers, importers, traders and distributors dealing with the covered cold-rolled steel strips.
Mandatory Compliance Requirements
From 20 November 2026, covered products must conform to IS 2507:1975. The QCO requires each applicable consignment to be accompanied by a Test Certificate bearing the Standard Mark, issued by a BIS-certified manufacturer. The specified products must also carry the BIS Standard Mark under the applicable conformity assessment requirements.
Next Steps for Stakeholders
Manufacturers should begin BIS certification and product testing well before the enforcement date. Importers and buyers should review their supplier base, verify BIS certification status, confirm applicable HS classifications and ensure that required test certificates accompany consignments.
Legal Provisions, Enforcement & Penalties
The QCO has been issued under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016. BIS is responsible for certification and enforcement under the Order. Products that do not conform to the applicable requirements may be subject to enforcement action. Violation of the Order is punishable under Section 29 of the BIS Act, 2016.
Conclusion
Manufacturers, importers and other businesses dealing in Cold-Rolled Steel Strips for Springs under IS 2507:1975 should treat 20 November 2026 as the key compliance deadline. Early BIS certification, testing and documentation will help avoid disruption once the QCO requirement becomes operative.
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