IS 10773 BIS Certification for Wrought Copper Tubes for Refrigeration and Air- Conditioning Purpose
Wrought Copper Tubes for Refrigeration and Air- Conditioning Purpose made, imported or sold in India must be certified against IS 10773 under an ISI mark licence (Scheme-I). What the standard covers, how testing works and how to get the licence.
About IS 10773
| Standard | IS 10773:1995 |
|---|---|
| Title | Wrought Copper Tubes for Refrigeration and Air- Conditioning Purpose |
| Product covered | Wrought Copper Tubes for Refrigeration and Air- Conditioning Purpose |
| Category | Copper Products |
| Scheme | ISI mark licence (Scheme-I) |
| Notified under | Copper Products (Quality Control) Order, 2023, S.O. 4595(E), dated 17th October 2023 · Order PDF |
Editions and amendments of IS 10773
| Edition | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IS 10773:2025 Wrought copper tubes for refrigeration and air-conditioning purposes — Specification (Second Revision) | 28 Nov 2025 | Current, next review 28 Nov 2030 |
| IS/ISO 10773:2011 Clay geosynthetic barriers Determination of permeability to gases | 30 Sept 2021 | Current, next review 30 Sept 2026 |
| IS 10773:1995 Wrought copper tubes for refrigeration and air - Conditioning purposes - Specification (First Revision) | 31 Mar 1995 | Withdrawn 23 Jun 2026 |
BIS lists 2 current editions of IS 10773. During a changeover both can be used until the date BIS sets for moving to the newer one.
No amendments to the current edition are listed by BIS.
Marking fee for IS 10773
BIS charges an annual minimum marking fee for the ISI mark under IS 10773, set by unit size, plus a per-unit rate once production passes the minimum:
| Unit size | Minimum marking fee (per year) |
|---|---|
| Large | ₹1,36,000 |
| Medium | ₹1,09,000 |
| Small | ₹68,000 |
| Micro | ₹27,200 |
Unit rate: ₹11 per mt. Source: BIS marking fee schedule for Scheme-I products, September 2026.
ISI licences under IS 10773
BIS records 40 operative licences (41 including deferred, cancelled or under stop marking). Most licensed factories are in Gujarat (23), Rajasthan (5), Maharashtra (4), Telangana (3), Uttar Pradesh (3).
Testing against IS 10773
BIS inspects the factory and has samples tested to the full Indian Standard at a BIS or BIS-recognised laboratory. After grant, the factory keeps testing production under the Scheme of Inspection and Testing, and BIS draws factory and market samples.
The test report has to cover every clause of IS 10773 that applies to the product, in the edition current on the date of testing. When BIS revises IS 10773 or replaces it with a new edition, existing licence holders move to the new edition by the date BIS sets in its notification.
How to get an ISI mark licence under IS 10773
The licence is granted to the manufacturer for a specific factory and product. Indian factories apply under Scheme-I; overseas factories apply under the Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme (FMCS) and must nominate an Authorised Indian Representative.
- Confirm the exact Indian Standard and the varieties to cover
- Get the product tested at a BIS-recognised lab (simplified procedure) or arrange BIS sampling
- Apply on Manak Online with factory, quality-control and test documents
- BIS factory inspection and sample verification
- Grant of licence, then marking with the ISI mark and CM/L number
Timeline. BIS targets 30 days under the simplified procedure (applying with a recent lab test report) and 90 days under the normal procedure. Overseas factories under FMCS typically take around 6 months.
Fees. Application fee ₹1,000 and annual licence fee ₹1,000, inspection charges of ₹7,000 per man-day, testing charges, and an annual minimum marking fee set for each Indian Standard (with concessions for micro and small units).
Mark. Certified products carry the ISI Standard Mark with the IS number and the CM/L-XXXXXXXXXX licence number.
Frequently asked questions
What does IS 10773 cover?
IS 10773:1995: Wrought Copper Tubes for Refrigeration and Air- Conditioning Purpose. BIS has made certification against it compulsory for wrought copper tubes for refrigeration and Air- conditioning purpose.
Is BIS certification under IS 10773 mandatory?
Yes, for wrought copper tubes for refrigeration and Air- conditioning purpose, under the Copper Products (Quality Control) Order, 2023, S.O. 4595(E). The product needs a valid BIS licence (ISI mark) and must carry the ISI Standard Mark with the IS number and the CM/L-XXXXXXXXXX licence number.
Where is a product tested for IS 10773?
BIS inspects the factory and has samples tested to the full Indian Standard at a BIS or BIS-recognised laboratory. After grant, the factory keeps testing production under the Scheme of Inspection and Testing, and BIS draws factory and market samples.
How long does IS 10773 BIS certification take?
BIS targets 30 days under the simplified procedure (applying with a recent lab test report) and 90 days under the normal procedure. Overseas factories under FMCS typically take around 6 months.
Other standards in Copper Products
- IS 613 Copper Rods and Bars for Electrical Purposes
- IS 1545 Solid Drawn Copper and Copper Alloy Tubes for Condensers and Heat Exchangers
- IS 1897 Copper Strip for Electrical Purposes
- IS 2501 Solid Drawn Copper Tubes for General Engineering Purposes
- IS 4171 Copper Rods and Bars for General Engineering Purposes
- IS 4412 Copper Wires for General Engineering Purposes
- IS 12444 Copper Wire Rods for Electrical Applications
- IS 14810 Copper Tubes for Plumbing
Source: BIS lists of products under compulsory certification (Scheme-I, Scheme-II), checked October 2026. See the full BIS product list or all Indian Standards.
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