IS 15636 BIS Certification for Automotive Vehicles- Pneumatic Tyres for Commercial Vehicles-Diagonal and Radial Ply
Automotive Vehicles- Pneumatic Tyres for Commercial Vehicles-Diagonal and Radial Ply made, imported or sold in India must be certified against IS 15636 under an ISI mark licence (Scheme-I). What the standard covers, how testing works and how to get the licence.
About IS 15636
| Standard | IS 15636 |
|---|---|
| Title | Automotive vehicles- Pneumatic tyres for commercial vehicles-Diagonal and radial ply |
| Product covered | Automotive Vehicles- Pneumatic Tyres for Commercial Vehicles-Diagonal and Radial Ply |
| Category | Automobile Accessories |
| Scheme | ISI mark licence (Scheme-I) |
| Notified under | Pneumatic Tyres and Tubes for Automotive Vehicles (Quality Control) Order, 2009, S.O. No. 2953(E), dated 19-11-2009 · Order PDF |
Editions and amendments of IS 15636
| Edition | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IS 15636:2022 Automotive vehicles - Pneumatic tyres for commercial vehicles - Diagonal and radial ply | 31 Mar 2022 | Current, next review 31 Mar 2027 |
| IS 15636:2012 Automotive vehicles - Pneumatic tyres for commercial vehicles - Diagonal and radial ply - Specification (First Revision) | 30 Jun 2012 | Withdrawn 5 Sept 2023 |
No amendments to the current edition are listed by BIS.
Marking fee for IS 15636
BIS charges an annual minimum marking fee for the ISI mark under IS 15636, set by unit size, plus a per-unit rate once production passes the minimum:
| Unit size | Minimum marking fee (per year) |
|---|---|
| Large | ₹2,42,000 |
| Medium | ₹2,03,000 |
| Small | ₹1,21,000 |
| Micro | ₹48,400 |
Unit rate: ₹2 per piece. Source: BIS marking fee schedule for Scheme-I products, September 2026.
Sampling and key tests for IS 15636
From the BIS product manual for IS 15636, which BIS officers and applicants follow for certification:
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ISI licences under IS 15636
BIS records 57 operative licences (57 including deferred, cancelled or under stop marking). Most licensed factories are in Tamil Nadu (10), Gujarat (7), Maharashtra (6), Kerala (5), Punjab (5).
Testing against IS 15636
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 15636 that applies to the product, in the edition current on the date of testing. When BIS revises IS 15636 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 15636
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 15636 cover?
IS 15636: Automotive vehicles- Pneumatic tyres for commercial vehicles-Diagonal and radial ply. BIS has made certification against it compulsory for automotive Vehicles- pneumatic tyres for commercial vehicles-diagonal and radial ply.
Is BIS certification under IS 15636 mandatory?
Yes, for automotive Vehicles- pneumatic tyres for commercial vehicles-diagonal and radial ply, under the Pneumatic Tyres and Tubes for Automotive Vehicles (Quality Control) Order, 2009, S.O. No. 2953(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 15636?
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 15636 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 Automobile Accessories
- IS 13098 Automotive Vehicles –Tubes for Pneumatic Tyres
- IS 15627 Automotive Vehicles– Pneumatic Tyres for Two and Three-wheeled Motor Vehicles
- IS 15633 Automotive Vehicles-Pneumatic Tyres for Passenger Car Vehicles– Diagonal and Radial Ply
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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