BIS Certificate Exemption For MSMEs: Madras HC Directs Customs To Clear Plywood Imports Without Registration Requirement

The Madras High Court directed that plywood imports by MSMEs should be cleared by customs without requiring BIS certification registration, granting relief under statutory exemptions. The ruling balances regulatory standards with ease of trade, particularly for small and medium enterprises. It highlights how judicial intervention can reconcile mandatory quality standards with practical burdens on MSMEs seeking to import goods.