December 30, 2025

Introduction

Modern textile manufacturing is reliant on embroidery machinery, assemblies, sub-assemblies, and components. In order to be able to conform to the standards of safety, performance, and quality of these machines, foreign manufacturers should receive BIS Scheme X Certification. The certification will make sure that the embroidery equipment entering the Indian market is in compliance, reliable, and safe to be used in the industry.

What is BIS Scheme X Certification?

BIS Scheme X Certification is an obligatory standard of compliance for imported products controlled by the Bureau of Indian Standards. It makes sure that the machinery and components manufactured in other countries are up to the Indian quality and safety standards, and then they are sold in India.

Key Features of BIS Scheme X Certification:

  • Obligatory on particular imported equipment and parts.

  • Comprising thorough product testing and documentation.

  • Assures adherence to relevant Indian Standards.

  • Encompasses the entire machinery, assemblies, sub-assemblies, and components.

In brief, the BIS Scheme X Certification of material treatment machinery guarantees that the embroidery manufacturing sector gets quality, conforming, and reliable equipment.

Why Embroidery Machinery and Its Components Need BIS Scheme X Certification

These machines are accurate, fast, and complicated in a mechanical sense. Certification is required because:

  1. They have a direct effect on the quality of textiles and the effectiveness of the production.
  2. The non-compliant machinery may be hazardous to operation and safety.
  3. Standardization verifies a consistent performance across different manufacturers.
  4. Indian ports are cleared smoothly with the help of compliance.
  5. BIS certification instills confidence in customers in imported machinery.

Thus, BIS Scheme X Certification of machinery parts to produce embroideries is necessary to have safe, legal, and efficient market penetration.

Types of Embroidery Machinery Covered

Product DescriptionHS Code(s)
All types of machinery for making embroidery and/or their assemblies / sub-assemblies / components84479020 & 844859

How to Obtain BIS Scheme X Certification for Embroidery Machines and Their Components

The certification is done to ascertain that the embroidery equipment and the other components up to the standards set by the BIS and the Indian industry in terms of quality.

Registration Procedure of BIS Scheme-X:

  • Step 1: Fill out all the necessary application forms.

  • Step 2: Have your embroidery equipment meet the relevant Indian Standards.

  • Step 3: Product testing should be carried out in-house lab or a BIS-approved lab.

  • Step 4: Develop the internal quality assurance systems, such as testing, calibration plans, and inspection procedures.

  • Step 5: Organize all documents systematically for submission.

  • Step 6: Submit and register your application with BIS and pay the necessary fees.

  • Step 7: Allow BIS to review documents, conduct evaluations, and, if necessary, perform a factory audit.

Upon approval of the evaluation, BIS grants the Scheme X Certificate; thus, your embroidery machines are eligible to be sold in India. For a detailed guide, read here: BIS Scheme X Certification Process

Documents Required for Scheme X Certification

A detailed documentation set is essential for embroidery machinery certification.

  • Complete product description and technical specifications

  • Applicable Indian Standard (IS) reference

  • Manufacturer’s name, business details, and legal identity

  • Factory layout, workflow diagrams, and machinery list

  • Details of assemblies, sub-assemblies, and components

  • Source details for materials and suppliers

  • Quality assurance protocols and verification procedures

  • List In-house or third-party testing reports