Steel and Iron Products
Magnetic Materials (Fe-Based Amorphous Strip)
Strategic Recommendations for Magnetic Materials – Fe Based Amorphous Strip – IS 16585:2016
- Start BIS Certification Immediately
Initiate BIS certification planning well before 20 November 2026 to ensure timely compliance with IS 16585:2016 when the deferred QCO requirement becomes operative.
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Initiate BIS certification planning well before 20 November 2026 to ensure timely compliance with IS 16585:2016 when the deferred QCO requirement becomes operative.
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- Ensure ISI Marking & Test Certification
Ensure conformity with IS 16585:2016, the required BIS Standard Mark, and the prescribed Test Certificate requirements once the QCO requirement becomes operative.
| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Magnetic Materials - Fe-Based Amorphous Strip delivered in the Semi-Processed State |
| Applicable Indian Standard (IS) No. | IS 16585:2016 |
| Title of Indian Standard | Magnetic Materials – Specification for Individual Material – Fe-Based Amorphous Strip Delivered in the Semi-Processed State |
| 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 one year. |
| Final Enforcement Date | 20 November 2026 |
| Objective & Scope | To ensure that Fe-based amorphous strips delivered in the semi-processed state conform to the requirements prescribed under IS 16585:2016 and meet applicable BIS quality requirements. |
| Products Covered | Fe-based amorphous strip delivered in the Semi-Processed State, conforming to IS 16585:2016. |
| Applicable HS Codes / ITC (HS) Codes | 72251910, 72251920, 72251990, 72261990, 72269930. These HS codes are expressly listed against IS 16585:2016 in the QCO. |
| Exemptions | The QCO provides an exemption for 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 | Amorphous metal manufacturers, electrical steel producers, transformer manufacturers, power equipment manufacturers, electrical and electronics industries, and downstream users of magnetic materials. |
| Mandatory Compliance | Covered products must conform to IS 16585:2016, bear the BIS Standard Mark under licence, and comply with applicable Test Certificate requirements. |
| Next Steps for Stakeholders | Verify product classification and applicability; assess conformity with IS 16585:2016; initiate BIS certification and testing; prepare technical documentation; establish quality controls; and complete compliance preparations before 20 November 2026. |
| Legal Framework & Enforcement | The QCO is issued under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016. BIS is the certifying and enforcing authority for the covered steel and steel products. |
| Penalties | Contravention of the QCO is punishable under Section 29 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016. |
| Conclusion | Fe Based Amorphous Strip delivered in the semi-processed state under IS 16585:2016 is subject to mandatory BIS/QCO compliance, with a final enforcement date of 20 November 2026. |
| References/Annexures | Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2024; Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2025 – S.O. 5134(E); IS 16585:2016. |
Notification
Magnetic Materials – Fe-based amorphous strip delivered in the Semi-Processed State is covered under the Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2024, with IS 16585:2016 as the applicable Indian Standard. The QCO specifies HS Codes 72251910, 72251920, 72251990, 72261990 and 72269930 for this product.
Enforcement Timeline
The final enforcement date for IS 16585:2016 is 20 November 2026. The 2025 amendment deferred enforcement of the applicable requirement for one year from its publication.
Overview
IS 16585:2016 specifies requirements for Fe-based amorphous strip delivered in the semi-processed state. The QCO makes conformity with the applicable Indian Standard mandatory from the prescribed enforcement date.
Objective & Scope
The requirement aims to ensure that Fe-based amorphous strips supplied in the Indian market meet the applicable technical and quality requirements under IS 16585:2016.
Products Covered
The covered product is Magnetic Materials – Specification for Individual Material – Fe-based Amorphous Strip Delivered in the Semi-Processed State under IS 16585:2016. The QCO specifically associates this standard with HS Codes 72251910, 72251920, 72251990, 72261990 and 72269930.
Exemptions Provided
The QCO provides an exemption for 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 amorphous metal manufacturers, electrical steel producers, transformer manufacturers, power equipment manufacturers, electrical and electronics industries and downstream magnetic-material users.
Mandatory Compliance Requirements
Covered Fe based amorphous strips must conform to IS 16585:2016. The QCO requires specified steel products to bear the Standard Mark under a BIS licence and comply with the applicable Test Certificate requirements.
Next Steps for Stakeholders
Manufacturers and other stakeholders should verify the applicable HS classification, assess product conformity with IS 16585:2016, initiate BIS certification and testing, prepare the required technical documentation and quality-control systems, and complete compliance preparations before 20 November 2026.
Legal Provisions, Enforcement & Penalties
The QCO operates under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016, with BIS serving as the certifying and enforcing authority. Any contravention of the QCO is punishable under Section 29 of the BIS Act, 2016.
Conclusion
Fe-based amorphous strip delivered in the Semi-Processed State under IS 16585:2016 is subject to mandatory BIS/QCO compliance, with a final enforcement date of 20 November 2026. Manufacturers, importers and downstream users should complete testing, certification and documentation requirements well before the enforcement date.
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