HSN code · Chapter 28
HSN 2815: BIS Certification for Caustic Soda & Potassium Hydroxide
Regulatory compliance guide, applicable Indian Standards, certification requirements (ISI), and customs clearance guidelines for goods classified under HSN Code 2815 (Sodium hydroxide (Caustic soda) & potassium hydroxide).
Key Information for HSN 2815
- HSN code
- 2815
- Chapter
- 28
- Description
- Sodium hydroxide (Caustic soda) & potassium hydroxide
- Product category
- Chemicals
- Last verified
- October 2026
- Products covered
- 1
- Certification type
- 1 ISI · 0 CRS
- Testing labs
- 6
- BIS-recognised
- Est. cost range
- ₹46K – ₹1.8L
- From product guides
BIS Products Under HSN 2815 (1)
Testing Labs for These Products (6)
- National Test House (ER), KolkataKolkata, West BengalView lab profile →
- National Test House (NWR) - NTH, JaipurJaipur, RajasthanView lab profile →
- National Test House (Southern Region), ChennaiChennai, Tamil NaduView lab profile →
- Shriram Institute for Industrial Research, BengaluruBengaluru, KarnatakaView lab profile →
- Shriram Institute for Industrial Research, DelhiDelhi, DelhiView lab profile →
- SIIR, Delhi Shriram Institute For Industrial ResearchNorth, DelhiView lab profile →
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FAQ
HSN 2815 and BIS Certification
Short answers about this HSN code.
Is BIS certification mandatory for goods imported under HSN 2815?
Yes. Under relevant Quality Control Orders notified by the Government of India, items classified under HSN 2815 cannot be custom-cleared without a valid BIS Licence or CRS Registration Number and the official Standard Mark.
Which certification scheme applies to HSN 2815?
Products under HSN 2815 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.
What are the key testing requirements for HSN 2815?
Products must undergo complete type testing in an accredited testing laboratory per IS 252, IS 2490. Testing verifies mechanical strength, electrical safety, chemical composition, and durability as mandated in the specific Indian Standard.

