Acetate rayon filament yarn, 111 decitex

Acetate rayon filament yarn of cellulose acetate, 111 decitex

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 5403 42 20 (Acetate rayon filament yarn, 111 decitex) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT). A Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate (PSIC) from an accredited laboratory of the exporting country, or a valid test report from a Textile Committee or CSRTI laboratory, is mandated under General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy to certify absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes.

What this is

HSN code

5403 42 20

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 PSIC), Chapter 54

Customs documentation

Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from accredited lab
Test report from Textile Committee
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 a Textile Committee or CSRTI laboratory, certifying the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes before the consignment is dispatched. Without this certificate, customs out-of-charge will not be granted.
General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy · DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023
2
If the country of export is the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, or the United Kingdom, the azo-dye testing requirement is exempted; however, the PSIC for other composition and quality parameters under General Note 10 remains mandatory. Confirm the precise country of manufacture before waiving the azo-dye test.
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 origin from an exempt country — EU, Australia, Japan, or the United Kingdom — removes all PSIC obligations. The azo-dye testing exemption is country-specific and narrow; the broader General Note 10 PSIC requirement covering other hazardous dyes and textile parameters continues to apply regardless of origin. Presenting a certificate that addresses only azo dyes without covering the full General Note 10 scope will result in consignment detention pending supplementary documentation.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 5403 42 20 require BIS certification?

No, acetate rayon filament yarn is not within the BIS Quality Control Order regime. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, with a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate requirement under General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy.

Is a PSIC required if the yarn is imported from the European Union?

The azo-dye testing element of the PSIC is exempted for imports from the EU and specified countries under DGFT Public Notice 14/2023; however, the PSIC covering other prohibited hazardous dyes and textile parameters under General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy remains mandatory.

Which laboratories are accredited to issue a valid PSIC for this tariff line?

A PSIC must be issued by an accredited laboratory of the exporting country, or alternatively by the Textile Committee or CSRTI laboratory in India, as specified in General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy and DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023.

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