Dhoti and saree, zari bordered
Zari bordered dhoti and saree, cotton-blend woven fabrics
HSN 5210 29 10 (Dhoti and saree, zari bordered) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), which mandates a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate certifying 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, per DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023.
- Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from exporter
- Azo-dye test report from accredited laboratory
- Import policy declaration from DGFT
- 1Obtain a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from an accredited laboratory of the exporting country certifying the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes. This requirement applies to all origins except EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and United Kingdom.General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy · DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023
- 2If the consignment originates from a non-exempt country, ensure the azo-dye test report is uploaded in e-Sanchit at the bill of entry stage before out-of-charge. Consignments from the nine exempt origins must still carry origin documentation confirming the exemption country status.General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy · DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023
The single most common error on this tariff line is assuming the azo-dye exemption applies broadly — it covers only the nine specified origins listed in General Note 10, and consignments from any other country arriving without a valid Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate are detained at the port of import pending testing. A certificate issued by a non-accredited laboratory, or one that does not specifically address prohibited azo dyes, is treated as non-compliant and does not satisfy the General Note 10 requirement.