Sheeting (takia and the like)

Plain weave cotton sheeting fabric, takia and similar

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 5208 22 70 (Sheeting, takia and the like) 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 for most origins. The azo-dye testing requirement is governed by General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy, with a country-specific exemption applicable only to imports from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom.

What this is

HSN code

5208 22 70

Chapter

52 · Cotton

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, General Note 10 (azo-dye compliance), Chapter 52

Customs documentation

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

Compliance steps

1
Obtain a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from an accredited laboratory of the exporting country certifying the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes, unless the consignment originates from an exempt country. This certificate must accompany the bill of entry as a mandatory document under General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) import policy.
General Note 10 of ITC (HS) Import Policy · DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023
2
Verify the country of origin against the exempt-country list before engaging a testing laboratory. Imports from EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom are exempt from azo-dye testing; all other origins must submit a valid test report.
General Note 10 of 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 exemption is universal. The exemption is strictly origin-specific: a consignment from a non-exempt country arriving without a valid PSIC and azo-dye test report is liable to detention at the port of entry, with demurrage and ground rent accumulating until the documentation deficiency is resolved — and a retrospective test report obtained after arrival does not substitute for the pre-shipment certificate required at the bill-of-entry stage.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 5208 22 70 require BIS certification?

No, plain weave cotton sheeting fabric is not within the BIS Quality Control Order regime. Import is governed by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade under General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) import policy, with the primary obligation being azo-dye compliance for non-exempt origins.

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

The EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom only, per DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023; all other exporting countries must provide a PSIC from an accredited laboratory.

Does the azo-dye exemption for listed countries cover all compliance requirements at the bill of entry?

The exemption applies to azo-dye testing only; standard customs documentation, correct classification, and ITC (HS) policy compliance remain applicable regardless of country of origin.

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