Bleached

Bleached woven fabric of carded wool mixed with man-made filaments

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 5111 20 20 (Bleached woven fabric of carded wool mixed with man-made filaments) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), which mandates a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate confirming the absence of prohibited azo dyes under General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy. Azo-dye testing is exempted for imports originating from specified countries only.

What this is

HSN code

5111 20 20

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, General Note 10 (azo-dye prohibition), Chapter 51

Customs documentation

Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from accredited laboratory
Azo-dye test report from exporter

Compliance steps

1
Obtain a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from an accredited laboratory of the exporting country, or a valid test report, certifying the absence of prohibited azo dyes. This requirement applies to all origins except 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
2
Upload the Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate or test report in e-Sanchit at the bill of entry stage. Consignments from non-exempt origins without a valid azo-dye clearance certificate are liable to detention at the port of import pending compliance.
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 the azo-dye testing exemption applies universally. The exemption covers only nine specified origins — EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom. Importers sourcing from any other country who arrive without a valid Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate face consignment detention and demurrage while rectification is arranged, as no post-arrival testing substitution is provided for under General Note 10.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 5111 20 20 require BIS certification?

No, woven fabrics of carded wool mixed with man-made filaments are not within the BIS Quality Control Order regime. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, primarily through the azo-dye prohibition requirement under General Note 10.

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

Imports from EU member states, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom are exempt from azo-dye testing per DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023; all other origins must furnish a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate.

Does the azo-dye exemption for specified countries eliminate all Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate requirements?

The exemption applies specifically to azo-dye testing; any other inspection or documentation requirement applicable under the ITC (HS) policy or customs law remains unaffected and must be independently verified against the current policy schedule.

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