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Carded wool yarn, 85% or more wool content, bulk

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 5106 10 90 (carded wool yarn, ≥85% wool, not for retail sale) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT). A Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate (PSIC) certifying the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes is mandatory under General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy, with country-specific exemptions applicable.

What this is
HSN code
5106 10 90
Chapter
51 · Wool, fine or coarse animal hair; horsehair yarn and woven fabric
Primary regulator
DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, General Note 10 — hazardous dye PSIC requirement
Customs documentation
  • Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from exporter
  • Test report from Textile Committee or CSRTI
  • ITC (HS) policy declaration from DGFT
Compliance steps
  1. 1
    Obtain a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from an accredited laboratory of the exporting country, or a valid test report from a Textile Committee or CSRTI laboratory, certifying the absence of prohibited hazardous dyes. This is mandatory at the bill-of-entry stage for all origins not covered by the country-specific azo-dye testing exemption.
    General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy · DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023
  2. 2
    Confirm whether the country of origin qualifies for the azo-dye testing exemption. Imports from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom are exempted from azo-dye testing only; the PSIC covering other composition and hazardous-dye parameters remains required for all origins.
    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 treating the azo-dye exemption for listed countries as a full exemption from the PSIC requirement. The exemption is limited to azo-dye testing; a PSIC from an accredited laboratory confirming absence of other prohibited hazardous dyes is still required regardless of origin. Presenting only a country-of-origin certificate without the PSIC exposes the consignment to detention at the port of import pending documentary compliance.

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Frequently asked
Does HSN 5106 10 90 require BIS certification?
No, carded wool yarn is not within the BIS Quality Control Order regime. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, with a mandatory Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate requirement under General Note 10 covering prohibited hazardous dyes.
Which countries are exempt from azo-dye testing under General Note 10?
EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom are exempt from azo-dye testing only, per DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023; the PSIC for other hazardous dye parameters remains required from all origins.
Does the PSIC requirement apply to yarn imported in bulk and not put up for retail sale?
Yes. General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy applies to textile and textile articles without distinction as to retail presentation, and carded wool yarn under HSN 5106 10 90 falls squarely within the textile-article scope of the requirement.
Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: DGFT / Indian Customs CUSDATA.
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