The Office of the Principal Commissioner of Customs, Mundra, has issued an important office order for continuation of the Quality Control Orders (QCOs) on Polyester Yarn products. The order has come in the context of an interim order issued by Hon'ble Gujarat High Court in Orilon Tectex Pvt. Ltd. vs Union of India.
The background of the case is as follows:
The Hon'ble Gujarat High Court in Special Civil Application No. 16973 of 2025 issued an interim order on 06 April 2026. The Court issued an order to stay the rescission of the Quality Control Orders (QCOs) earlier withdrawn via a notification dated 12 November 2025.
As a result, the previously rescinded QCOs will continue to remain in force until further orders from the Court. This implies that the applicability of the compliance requirement under the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) regime shall continue to apply to certain products of polyester yarn.
Polyester Yarn Products Covered
The BIS/QCO compliance requirements will remain applicable for the following Polyester Yarn products as per the order of the office, Mundra Customs, according to the statement:
Fully Drawn Yarn (FDY)
Partially Oriented Yarn (POY)
Industrial Drawn Yarn (IDY)
The importers, manufacturers and traders of such products need to keep ensuring compliance with relevant BIS standards and QCO provisions.
Directions Issued to Customs Authorities
All the concerned departments and officials are instructed to strictly enforce the continued BIS/QCO requirements as per the Office Order. These include:
- Import Assessment Groups
- Examination Officers and Staff of Docks
- Special Intelligence and Investigation Branch (SIIB)
- Other concerned customs sections
Further, SIIB Section has been directed to send the instructions to NCTC, Mumbai for further coordination.
Effect on importers and manufacturers
The implications of this is huge for the businessmen who are engaged in importing and trading of polyester yarn products. Although the previous notification sought to withdraw the BIS certification and QCO compliance obligations, companies are required to remain compliant with these requirements.
Non-compliance could result in:
- Customs clearance delays
- Detention of consignments
- Regulatory scrutiny
- Sanctions from relevant legislation
Importers should therefore, make sure all the necessary BIS certifications and documentation are valid and up-to-date.
Importance of BIS Compliance
Quality Control Orders are issued to ensure the safety and quality standards of products entering the Indian market. The ongoing QCO implementation is testament to the Government's attention to product quality and to the prevention of low quality imported products from endangering consumers and industries.
BIS approval is crucial for polyester yarn manufacturers and importers, as it not only grants regulatory compliance but also enhances the credibility and market acceptance of the product.
Conclusion
According to the latest Order of the Mundra Customs, the compliance with the BIS/QCO for the Polyester Yarn products will continue till further order from the Gujarat High Court. Factors to keep in mind for businesses involved in manufacturing, trading, or importing FDY, POY, and IDY products are to stay compliant with all BIS-related regulations to prevent disruption in business operations.
Meanwhile, while this case is pending before the courts, stakeholders are urged to keep an eye on the upcoming legal and regulatory developments in respect of the Polyester Yarn QCOs.
