Other, Of nylon or other polyamides

Nylon and polyamide synthetic filament yarn, not retail

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 5402 45 00 (Of nylon or other polyamides) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), requiring a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate (PSIC) confirming the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes under General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy. The PSIC must originate from an accredited laboratory of the exporting country or carry a valid test report from the Textile Committee or CSRTI.

What this is

HSN code

5402 45 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, Chapter 54

Customs documentation

Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from accredited lab
Test report from Textile Committee
ITC (HS) policy declaration to CBIC

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 the consignment is shipped.
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. Testing is waived only for imports originating from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom; all other origins require 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 listed countries extends to transshipment or third-country routing: the exemption applies to the country of origin, not the country of export or the port of loading. A consignment manufactured outside the nine listed countries but routed through, say, Singapore, does not qualify for the exemption, and arrival without a valid PSIC triggers detention and demurrage pending laboratory testing at the importer's cost.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 5402 45 00 require BIS certification?

No, synthetic filament yarn of nylon or polyamides is not within the BIS Quality Control Order regime. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, with a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate requirement under General Note 10 to confirm the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes.

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 are exempt from azo-dye testing only; imports from all other origins must be accompanied by a PSIC from an accredited laboratory or a valid Textile Committee or CSRTI test report.

Can a test report from any laboratory substitute for the PSIC?

No. The test report must originate from an accredited laboratory of the exporting country or from the Textile Committee or CSRTI specifically; a report from an unaccredited or unrecognised laboratory does not satisfy the General Note 10 requirement and will result in consignment detention.

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