Carded

Carded yarn of fine animal hair, not for retail sale

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 5108 10 00 (Carded yarn of fine animal hair) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), which mandates a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate (PSIC) certifying the absence of prohibited hazardous dyes under General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy. Azo-dye testing is exempted for imports originating from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom only.

What this is

HSN code

5108 10 00

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, General Note 10 — prohibited hazardous dyes

Customs documentation

Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from accredited lab
Test report from Textile Committee or CSRTI
ITC (HS) policy compliance from DGFT

Compliance steps

1
Obtain a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from an accredited laboratory of the exporting country, or a valid test report from a Textile Committee (TC) or Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute (CSRTI) laboratory, certifying the absence of prohibited hazardous dyes before the consignment is shipped to India.
General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy · DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023
2
If the origin country is not among the nine azo-dye-testing-exempt nations (EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, United Kingdom), ensure the PSIC explicitly covers azo-dye absence. Upload the PSIC or test report in e-Sanchit before filing the bill of entry.
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 assuming that the azo-dye testing exemption applies universally. The exemption covers nine named countries only; consignments from any other origin — including re-exports or transshipments through an exempt country — must carry an explicit azo-dye-absence certificate. A PSIC that covers only fibre composition or other physical parameters but is silent on hazardous dyes will not satisfy General Note 10, and the consignment will be detained pending a conforming test report.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 5108 10 00 require BIS certification?

No. Carded yarn of fine animal hair is not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, specifically the General Note 10 Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate requirement for prohibited hazardous dyes.

Which countries are exempt from azo-dye testing for this tariff line?

Per DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023, only imports from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom are exempt from azo-dye testing; all other origins must furnish an explicit azo-dye-absence certificate.

Does the PSIC requirement apply even when the yarn is sourced from an exempt country?

The azo-dye test component is waived for exempt origins, but a PSIC or valid test report from a TC or CSRTI laboratory covering other prohibited hazardous dyes remains required under General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy.

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