Steel and Iron Products
Mild Steel Wire, Cold Heading Quality
Strategic Recommendations for Mild Steel Wire, Cold Heading Quality – IS 1673:1984
- Begin BIS Certification Immediately
Compliance with IS 1673:1984 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 valid BIS Test Certificate. Non-conforming material must be disposed of as scrap as per BIS Act provisions.
| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Mild Steel Wire, Cold Heading Quality |
| Applicable Indian Standard (IS) No. | IS 1673:1984 |
| Title of Indian Standard | Specification for Mild Steel Wire, Cold Heading Quality |
| ITC (HS) Code | 72179019, 72179091, 72179099 |
| Quality Control Order | Covered under the Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2024 |
| Notification & Amendments | S.O. 3716(E), dated 29th August 2024; supersedes S.O. 574(E), dated 5th February 2024 |
| Final Enforcement Date | With immediate effect (30th August 2024) |
| Objective & Scope | To ensure that mild steel wire for cold heading meets BIS standards, providing uniform quality, mechanical properties, and reliability for industrial fasteners, automotive, and engineering applications. |
| Products Covered | All mild steel wires for cold heading conforming to IS 1673:1984. |
| Exemptions | Steel manufactured exclusively for export, conforming to foreign buyer specifications. |
| Industries Impacted | - Automotive & Fasteners Manufacturing- Engineering & Fabrication- Machinery & Equipment Manufacturing- Construction & Hardware- Tooling & Industrial Components |
| Mandatory Compliance | - Products must bear 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 | - Apply for BIS certification under Scheme–I of BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.- Align production and in-house testing with IS 1673:1984.- Ensure ISI marking and BIS Test Certificate with all consignments.- Export units to verify exemption applicability. |
| Legal Framework Provision & Enforcement | Sections 16, 17, and 25(3) of the BIS Act, 2016. BIS is the certifying and enforcement authority. |
| Penalties | Imprisonment up to 2 years, or fine not less than ₹2 lakh (extendable up to 10× value of goods), or both. Continuing offences may attract ₹5,000 per day. |
| Supersession & Amendment Clause | Supersedes earlier QCO notified via S.O. 574(E), dated 5th February 2024. Future BIS amendments to IS 1673:1984 automatically apply. |
| Conclusion | BIS certification is mandatory for all mild steel wire for cold heading under IS 1673:1984. Stakeholders must ensure ISI marking and BIS Test Certificates accompany each consignment. Compliance safeguards industrial applications and ensures uniform quality. Export units should check exemption criteria. |
| References/Annexures | Gazette Notification S.O. 3716(E), dated 29th August 2024; Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2024; BIS Act, 2016 |
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Notification
The product Mild Steel Wire, Cold Heading Quality, classified under ITC (HS) Codes 72179019, 72179091, 72179099, has been brought under mandatory quality certification through the Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2024. This was 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 mild steel wire for cold heading conforms to IS 1673:1984, ensuring mechanical consistency, tensile strength, and uniform quality. This protects industries relying on fasteners, automotive components, and precision engineering products from substandard materials.
Objective & Scope
The objective is to eliminate low-quality wire from the domestic market and enforce BIS-certified standards across domestic production and imports. This ensures reliability and safety in critical industrial applications.
Products Covered
All mild steel wires intended for cold heading that conform to IS 1673:1984 are covered under this QCO.
Exemptions Provided
Steel manufactured exclusively for export and conforming to foreign buyer specifications are exempt from mandatory BIS marking.
Industries Impacted
- Automotive & Fasteners Manufacturing
- Engineering & Fabrication
- Machinery & Equipment Manufacturing
- Construction & Hardware
- Tooling & Industrial Components
Mandatory Compliance Requirements
- Products must bear 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
- Apply for BIS certification under Scheme-I without delay.
- Manufacturers & Importers: Apply immediately for BIS certification under Scheme–I of BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.
- Production & Testing: Align manufacturing and in-house testing with IS 1673:1984.
- Supply Chain Compliance: Ensure ISI marking and BIS Test Certificates are included with each consignment.
- Export Units: Confirm exemption applicability for products manufactured exclusively for export.
- Audit Preparedness: Maintain proper documentation of all compliance records and consignment certifications for BIS audits.
Legal Provisions, Enforcement & Penalties
This order is issued under Sections 16, 17, and 25(3) of the BIS Act, 2016. BIS is the certifying and enforcement authority.
Violation of the Order attracts penalties under Section 29 of the BIS Act, 2016, which include:
- Imprisonment up to 2 years, or
- Fine of not less than ₹2 lakh (extendable up to 10 times the value of goods), or both.
- For continuing offences, an additional fine of up to ₹5,000 per day may be imposed.
Conclusion
BIS certification for mild steel wire for cold heading is mandatory with immediate effect. All consignments must carry the ISI Mark and a valid BIS Test Certificate. Compliance ensures safe and reliable industrial applications, protects stakeholders from substandard products, and maintains confidence in domestic and international supply chains. Export manufacturers should verify exemption applicability.
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