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Dated: 20.02.2025

Understanding the Copper Products Quality Control Orders: Key Differences Between 2024 Regulations & 2025 Amendments

Comparison Chart: Scope & Applicability of Exemption in Copper Products (Quality Control) Orders

Aspect	Copper Products (Quality Control) Order, 2024	Copper Products (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2025
Scope of Exemption	– No general exemption for imported copper products. – All copper products listed in the order must comply with Indian Standards (IS) and carry BIS certification. – MSMEs are given extended deadlines for compliance but are not exempt.	– Introduces a temporary exemption for imported wrought copper tubes used for Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning purposes. – Exemption applies only to manufacturers importing these tubes for use in domestic production.
Applicable Products	– Covers all copper products listed in the Table under the 2024 Order, including copper rods, bars, strips, tubes, and wires.	– Limited to “Wrought Copper Tubes for Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning”. – Other copper products remain under the mandatory quality control regulations.
Who Can Avail the Exemption?	– No exemptions granted; all manufacturers must comply.	– Manufacturers importing specific copper tubes for use in equipment, products, sub-assemblies, or components.
Geographical Scope	– Applies nationwide to all copper product manufacturers.	– The exemption applies only to imported copper tubes used for manufacturing in India.
Timeframe of Exemption	– No exemption granted; quality control enforcement applies from April 26, 2024, with phased deadlines for MSMEs.	– Exemption valid only until March 31, 2025. – After this date, all imports will also require BIS certification.
Regulatory Enforcement	– BIS is the enforcement authority for ensuring compliance with Indian Standards.	– BIS remains the enforcement authority, but during the exemption period, certain imports will not require immediate compliance.
Impact on Importers & Domestic Manufacturers	– Importers and manufacturers must obtain BIS certification for all copper products before selling or using them in manufacturing.	– Importers can temporarily bypass BIS certification for the specified copper tubes, allowing more flexibility in supply chains.
Overall Applicability	– Applies universally to all manufacturers and importers.	– Selective exemption for importers until March 31, 2025, for specific products used in domestic manufacturing.

Key Takeaways:

• The 2024 Order enforces strict quality control for all copper products.
• The 2025 Amendment temporarily relaxes this requirement for a specific type of imported copper tube until March 31, 2025.
• The exemption only benefits manufacturers importing these tubes for local production—other products still require BIS certification.

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