Of synthetic filaments

Sewing thread of synthetic man-made filaments

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 5401 10 00 (Sewing thread of synthetic filaments) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), requiring a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate (PSIC) for azo-dye compliance under General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy. The PSIC must be issued by an accredited laboratory of the exporting country or supported by a valid test report from the Textile Committee or CSRTI.

What this is

HSN code

5401 10 00

Chapter

54 · Man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, General Note 10 (azo-dye compliance), Chapter 54

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 CSRTI, certifying the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes before the consignment is shipped to India.
General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy · DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023
2
If the exporting country is EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, or the United Kingdom, the azo-dye testing requirement is waived; however, ensure the origin is documented at the bill of entry to substantiate the exemption claim under General Note 10.
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 exemption from azo-dye testing dispenses with all PSIC requirements. General Note 10 exempts only the azo-dye test for the nine listed countries; other prohibited-dye parameters and composition testing obligations under the PSIC regime remain in force regardless of origin. A consignment arriving without a compliant PSIC is liable to detention at the port of entry pending regularisation.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 5401 10 00 require BIS certification?

No, sewing thread of synthetic filaments 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 Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate for azo-dye compliance mandated under General Note 10.

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

Imports originating from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom are exempt from azo-dye testing only; the exemption does not extend to other prohibited-dye parameters or to countries not on this list.

What happens if the PSIC is missing at the time of filing the bill of entry?

Absence of a valid PSIC renders the textile consignment non-compliant with General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy, exposing it to detention at the designated port and potential re-export or confiscation under DGFT enforcement provisions.

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