Grey

Grey cotton yarn, 43 to 52 metric number single yarn

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 5205 33 10 (Grey cotton yarn) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), which mandates Pre-Shipment Inspection Certification covering azo-dye absence under General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy. Imports from specified exempt countries are released from azo-dye testing only, per DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023.

What this is

HSN code

5205 33 10

Chapter

52 · Cotton

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, General Note 10, Chapter 52

Customs documentation

Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from exporter
Azo-dye test report from accredited laboratory
ITC (HS) policy declaration from DGFT

Compliance steps

1
Obtain a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from an accredited laboratory of the exporting country certifying the absence of prohibited azo dyes, unless the shipment originates from an exempt country. Non-exempt origins without a valid PSIC will be detained at customs pending compliance.
General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy · DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023
2
Confirm the country of origin against the exempt list — EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom — before placing the purchase order. If the origin is not on this list, a laboratory azo-dye test report must accompany the consignment at 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 the country-of-origin azo-dye exemption extends to all documentation requirements. The exemption covers azo-dye testing only; Pre-Shipment Inspection Certification for composition, count, and other textile parameters under General Note 10 remains applicable regardless of origin. Consignments presented without the correct PSIC scope are detained at the port of import pending re-documentation.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 5205 33 10 require BIS certification?

No, grey cotton yarn in this count range is not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. Import compliance is governed by the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, specifically General Note 10 covering prohibited azo-dye testing and Pre-Shipment Inspection Certification.

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

EU member states, 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; all other origins require a laboratory test report certifying absence of prohibited azo dyes.

Does the azo-dye exemption for listed countries remove all Pre-Shipment Inspection requirements?

No. The exemption applies solely to azo-dye testing; Pre-Shipment Inspection Certification covering other parameters mandated under General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy remains required regardless of the country of origin.

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