HSN 2523: BIS Certification for Hydraulic Cements

Yes. Under relevant Quality Control Orders notified by the Government of India, items classified under HSN 2523 cannot be custom-cleared without a valid BIS Licence or CRS Registration Number and the official Standard Mark.

Products under HSN 2523 typically fall under the ISI scheme. For Scheme-I (ISI Mark), factory inspection and independent product sample testing are required. For Scheme-II (CRS), testing in a BIS-recognized laboratory followed by self-declaration is required.

Products must undergo complete type testing in an accredited testing laboratory per IS 269, IS 1489, IS 455, IS 12330. Testing verifies mechanical strength, electrical safety, chemical composition, and durability as mandated in the specific Indian Standard.