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Yarn of coarse animal hair or horsehair, other types

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 5110 00 20 (Yarn of coarse animal hair or horsehair, other) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), which requires a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate confirming the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes. This obligation arises under General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy and DGFT Public Notice 14/2023.

What this is

HSN code

5110 00 20

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) Import Policy, General Note 10, Chapter 51

Customs documentation

Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from exporter
Test report from Textile Committee or CSRTI
Azo-dye exemption declaration from exporter

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 or CSRTI laboratory, certifying the absence of prohibited hazardous dyes before the consignment is dispatched.
General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy · DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023
2
Confirm whether the country of export qualifies for the azo-dye testing exemption. Testing for azo dyes is waived only for imports from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom; all other origins must produce a full test report.
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 extends to all exporting countries. The exemption is strictly origin-specific — nine listed territories only — and a PSIC or valid test report from an accredited laboratory is mandatory for every other origin without exception. Presenting a commercial certificate of quality in place of an accredited-laboratory test report is treated as non-compliance and may result in consignment detention pending re-testing at the importer's cost.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 5110 00 20 require BIS certification?

No, no BIS Quality Control Order covers coarse animal hair or horsehair yarn. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, with a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate requirement under General Note 10 confirming the absence of prohibited hazardous dyes.

Is a test report from the Textile Committee equivalent to a PSIC from an accredited laboratory?

Yes. A valid test report from a Textile Committee or CSRTI laboratory is accepted as an alternative to a PSIC from an accredited laboratory of the exporting country, per General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy and DGFT Public Notice 14/2023.

What happens if the PSIC is missing at the bill of entry stage?

Absence of the mandatory PSIC or valid test report renders the textile consignment non-compliant with General Note 10, exposing it to detention at port and potential refusal of out-of-charge until the required documentation is produced or independent re-testing is completed.

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