Polyvinyl acetate filament yarn

Polyvinyl acetate synthetic filament yarn, not for retail sale

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 5402 69 10 (Polyvinyl acetate filament yarn) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), which mandates a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate (PSIC) for azo-dye absence under General Note 10. Imports from origins outside the exempted country list must supply a PSIC from an accredited laboratory of the exporting country or a valid test report from the Textile Committee or CSRTI.

What this is

HSN code

5402 69 10

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 or CSRTI
ITC (HS) policy declaration from DGFT

Compliance steps

1
Before shipment, 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 the Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute (CSRTI), certifying absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes. This document must be uploaded in e-Sanchit prior to filing the bill of entry.
General Note 10 of 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. Exemption applies to imports from EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom only; consignments from all other origins must carry the PSIC regardless of product composition.
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 testing exemption applies broadly because the exporting supplier is affiliated with an exempt-country group. The exemption is origin-specific, not supplier-specific: a consignment manufactured in a non-exempt country but routed through an exempt country's port does not qualify, and a missing or invalid PSIC at the bill of entry will result in consignment detention and potential demurrage pending remediation.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 5402 69 10 require BIS certification?

No, polyvinyl acetate filament yarn is not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, with a mandatory Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate for azo-dye absence under General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy.

Which accredited laboratories can issue the PSIC for azo-dye testing?

The PSIC must be issued by an accredited laboratory of the exporting country, or a valid test report may be furnished from the Textile Committee or CSRTI, as specified under General Note 10 and DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023.

What happens if the azo-dye test report is missing at the port of entry?

Absence of the PSIC or a valid test report from TC or CSRTI at the bill of entry stage exposes the consignment to detention by customs pending submission of conforming documentation, accruing demurrage and ground rent until the deficiency is rectified.

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