Drill

Cotton drill fabric, heavy-weight 3-thread or 4-thread twill

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 5209 32 30 (Drill) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), which requires a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate (PSIC) certifying the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes under General Note 10. The PSIC must be issued by an accredited laboratory of the exporting country or a valid test report from the Textile Committee or CSRTI.

What this is

HSN code

5209 32 30

Chapter

52 · Cotton

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, General Note 10 (hazardous dyes)

Customs documentation

Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from accredited lab
Test report from Textile Committee or CSRTI
ITC (HS) policy declaration from DGFT

Compliance steps

1
Obtain a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from an accredited laboratory of the exporting country, or a valid test report from the Textile Committee (TC) or Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute (CSRTI), certifying the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes before shipment. Upload this certificate at the bill of entry stage.
General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy · DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023
2
Confirm whether the country of origin qualifies for the azo-dye testing exemption. Imports from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom are exempt from azo-dye testing; all other origins must furnish the PSIC without exception.
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 for named countries eliminates all PSIC requirements. The exemption applies only to azo-dye testing; certification requirements for other prohibited hazardous dyes under General Note 10 remain in force for all origins. Consignments presented without the requisite test report or PSIC are liable to detention and ground rent at the port pending re-submission or re-export.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 5209 32 30 require BIS certification?

No, cotton drill fabric is not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, with a mandatory Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate requirement under General Note 10 to certify absence of prohibited hazardous dyes.

Which countries are exempt from azo-dye testing under General Note 10?

EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom are exempt from azo-dye testing only; all other exporting countries must provide a PSIC from an accredited laboratory or a valid test report from the Textile Committee or CSRTI.

What happens if the PSIC is not furnished at the bill of entry?

Absence of the PSIC or a valid test report constitutes non-compliance with General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy, exposing the consignment to detention at the port of import, with demurrage and ground rent accruing until the document is produced or the goods are re-exported.

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