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Plain weave cotton fabric, unbleached, weighing not more than 100 g/m2
HSN 5208 21 90 (plain weave cotton fabric weighing not more than 100 g/m²) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), with a mandatory Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate certifying the absence of prohibited azo dyes applicable to imports from most origins. The azo-dye testing requirement is governed by General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy.
- Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from exporter
- Azo-dye test report from accredited laboratory
- 1Obtain a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from an accredited laboratory of the exporting country certifying the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes before shipment. 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
- 2At the bill of entry, confirm the origin of the consignment to determine whether the azo-dye testing exemption applies. Consignments from non-exempt countries without a valid PSIC certifying azo-dye absence are liable to detention and refusal of out-of-charge.General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy · DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023
The most common error on this tariff line is assuming the azo-dye testing exemption extends beyond the nine listed origins. Imports from any country not explicitly named — including Bangladesh, China, Vietnam, and other major textile exporters — require a PSIC from an accredited laboratory; absence of this certificate at the bill of entry results in consignment detention and potential refusal of clearance, not a rectifiable deficiency.