HSN code · Chapter 85

HSN 8544: BIS Certification for Insulated Wires & Electric Cables

Regulatory compliance guide, applicable Indian Standards, certification requirements (ISI), and customs clearance guidelines for goods classified under HSN Code 8544 (Insulated wire, cables (co-axial) and optical fibre cables).

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Key Information for HSN 8544

HSN code: 8544
Chapter: 85
Description: Insulated wire, cables (co-axial) and optical fibre cables
Product category: Cables,Electrical Accessories,Household Electrical goods,Solar DC Cable and Fire Survival Cable,Steel and Iron Products
Last verified: October 2026

Products covered: 12
Certification type: 12 ISI · 0 CRS
Testing labs: 18; BIS-recognised
Est. cost range: ₹46K – ₹1.8L; From product guides

BIS Products Under HSN 8544 (12)

Testing Labs for These Products (18)

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HSN 8544 and BIS Certification

Short answers about this HSN code.

Is BIS certification mandatory for goods imported under HSN 8544?

Yes. Under relevant Quality Control Orders notified by the Government of India, items classified under HSN 8544 cannot be custom-cleared without a valid BIS Licence or CRS Registration Number and the official Standard Mark.

Which certification scheme applies to HSN 8544?

Products under HSN 8544 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 8544?

Products must undergo complete type testing in an accredited testing laboratory per IS 694, IS 1554, IS 7098. Testing verifies mechanical strength, electrical safety, chemical composition, and durability as mandated in the specific Indian Standard.