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Garnetted stock of other wool or animal hair

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 5104 00 90 (Garnetted stock of other wool or animal hair) is subject to ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), with waste-category imports additionally regulated under Para 8(B) of the ITC (HS) General Notes and Rules 12 and 13 of the Hazardous Waste (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016. A Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate covering azo-dye absence is mandated under General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy for imports from non-exempt origins.

What this is

HSN code

5104 00 90

Chapter

51 · Wool, fine or coarse animal hair; horsehair yarn and woven fabric

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, General Notes 8(B) and 10, Chapter 51

Customs documentation

ITC (HS) policy declaration from DGFT
Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from exporter
Hazardous waste compliance from CPCB

Compliance steps

1
Verify whether the consignment is classified as waste under the ITC (HS) schedule. If so, comply with Para 8(B) of the General Notes regarding Import Policy of ITC (HS) and ensure full compliance with Rules 12 and 13 of the Hazardous Waste (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016 before filing the bill of entry.
Para 8(B) of General Notes, ITC (HS) Import Policy · Rules 12 and 13 of the Hazardous Waste (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016
2
Accompany the consignment with a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from an accredited laboratory of the exporting country, certifying the absence of prohibited azo dyes. Testing is waived only for imports originating from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom.
General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy · DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is overlooking the waste-category overlay: garnetted stock derived from reclaimed or recycled fibre may fall within the Hazardous Waste Rules framework, triggering Rules 12 and 13 requirements that are entirely separate from the azo-dye testing obligation. Importers who treat this as a straightforward textile import and omit the hazardous-waste compliance documents face consignment detention and potential refusal of out-of-charge until the Para 8(B) documentation is produced.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 5104 00 90 require BIS certification?

No, garnetted stock of wool or animal hair falls outside the BIS Quality Control Order regime. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, with waste-category provisions under Para 8(B) of the General Notes and the Hazardous Waste (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016.

Which countries are exempt from azo-dye testing under DGFT Public Notice 14/2023?

Only imports from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom are exempt from azo-dye testing; a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate certifying absence of prohibited azo dyes is required for all other origins.

When do Rules 12 and 13 of the Hazardous Waste Rules apply to this tariff line?

Rules 12 and 13 of the Hazardous Waste (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016 apply when the garnetted stock is classified as waste under Para 8(B) of the ITC (HS) General Notes, requiring advance documentation and compliance before the consignment may obtain out-of-charge.

Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: DGFT / Indian Customs CUSDATA.