Steel and Iron Products
Specification for Steel Wire for Umbrella Ribs
Strategic Recommendations for Specification for Steel Wire for Umbrella Ribs – IS 4223:1975
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Initiate BIS certification planning well before 20 November 2028 to ensure timely compliance with IS 4223:1975 when the deferred QCO requirement becomes operative.
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- Ensure ISI Marking & Test Certification
Ensure conformity with IS 4223:1975, the required BIS Standard Mark, and the prescribed Test Certificate requirements once the QCO requirement becomes operative.
| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Steel Wire for Umbrella Ribs |
| Applicable Indian Standard (IS) No. | IS 4223:1975 |
| Title of Indian Standard | Specification for Steel Wire for Umbrella Ribs |
| Quality Control Order | Covered under the 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 the applicable requirement for three years. |
| Final Enforcement Date | 20 November 2028 |
| Objective & Scope | To ensure that steel wire used for umbrella ribs meets the quality and performance requirements specified under IS 4223:1975. |
| Products Covered | Steel wire intended for the manufacture of umbrella ribs, conforming to IS 4223:1975. |
| Applicable HS Codes / ITC (HS) Code | 72171010, 72172010, 72179091, 72179099. |
| Exemptions | Steel and steel products manufactured domestically for export and conforming to another specification required by a foreign buyer are excluded from the QCO, subject to applicable conditions. |
| Industries Impacted | Umbrella manufacturers, steel wire manufacturers, steel processors, umbrella component suppliers, importers, distributors and traders dealing with the covered steel wire. |
| Mandatory Compliance | Covered products must conform to IS 4223:1975, bear the applicable BIS Standard Mark under a BIS licence and be accompanied by the prescribed Test Certificate with each consignment. |
| Next Steps for Stakeholders | Plan BIS certification, assess product conformity, align manufacturing and testing processes with IS 4223:1975, maintain quality records and ensure readiness for mandatory ISI marking and test certification before enforcement. |
| Legal Framework & Enforcement | The QCO is issued under the BIS Act, 2016. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the certifying and enforcement authority. |
| Penalties | Contravention of the QCO is punishable under Section 29 of the BIS Act, 2016. |
| Conclusion | Compliance with IS 4223:1975 is mandatory for all manufacturers and importers of steel wire for umbrella ribs. This ensures durability, quality, and reliability in consumer goods production. |
| References/Annexures | Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2024 – S.O. 3716(E); Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2025 – S.O. 5134(E); BIS Act, 2016. |
Notification
Specification for Steel Wire for Umbrella Ribs (IS 4223:1975) is covered under the Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2024. The QCO specifies the applicable HS codes and requires the product to conform to IS 4223:1975.
Enforcement Timeline
The final enforcement date is 20 November 2028 following the three-year deferment provided under the 2025 amendment. The amendment was issued on 20 November 2025.
Overview
The QCO establishes quality-control requirements for steel wire intended for use in umbrella ribs. Compliance with IS 4223:1975 is intended to ensure consistent material quality and performance of the covered steel wire.
Objective & Scope
The objective is to ensure that steel wire used for umbrella ribs satisfies the requirements specified under IS 4223:1975. The standard applies specifically to steel wire intended for umbrella rib applications.
Products Covered
The QCO covers steel wire for umbrella ribs under IS 4223:1975. The applicable HS codes are 72171010, 72172010, 72179091 and 72179099.
Exemptions Provided
Steel and steel products manufactured domestically for export and conforming to another specification required by a foreign buyer are excluded from the QCO, subject to the applicable conditions.
Industries Impacted
The requirements affect umbrella manufacturers, steel wire producers, steel processors, umbrella component suppliers, importers, distributors and traders handling the covered steel wire.
Mandatory Compliance Requirements
Once the requirement becomes operative, covered steel wire must conform to IS 4223:1975, carry the BIS Standard Mark under the applicable BIS licence and be accompanied by the prescribed Test Certificate with each consignment.
Next Steps for Stakeholders
Manufacturers should use the deferment period to initiate BIS certification, assess conformity with IS 4223:1975, establish appropriate testing procedures and maintain quality documentation. Importers and suppliers should verify BIS compliance before placing covered products on the Indian market.
Legal Provisions, Enforcement & Penalties
The QCO is issued under the BIS Act, 2016, with BIS serving as the certifying and enforcement authority. Contravention of the QCO is punishable under Section 29 of the BIS Act, 2016.
Conclusion
IS 4223:1975 has a final enforcement date of 20 November 2028. Manufacturers, importers and suppliers should complete BIS certification and conformity preparations well before the enforcement date.
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