Of 67 decitex

Artificial filament yarn of 67 decitex, not for retail sale

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 5403 49 13 (Of 67 decitex) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), which requires a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate (PSIC) from an accredited laboratory of the exporting country to confirm the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes. This requirement derives from General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy and applies to all exporting countries except a specified exempt list.

What this is

HSN code

5403 49 13

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 compliance 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 a Textile Committee (TC) or Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute (CSRTI) laboratory, certifying the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes. This document must accompany the bill of entry.
General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy · DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023
2
Verify whether the country of export qualifies for the azo-dye testing exemption. Testing is exempted only for imports originating from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom; all other origins require the full PSIC at the bill of entry.
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 azo-dye testing exemption applies broadly to all developed-country origins. The exemption is exhaustive and country-specific: an origin not listed — including otherwise prominent textile exporters — requires a full PSIC even where the supplier holds international certifications. Presenting only a supplier self-declaration or a mill test certificate in lieu of an accredited-lab PSIC will result in customs detention pending a compliant document.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 5403 49 13 require BIS certification?

No, artificial filament yarn of 67 decitex 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 certifying absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes.

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

Testing for the presence of azo dyes is exempted for imports from the EU under General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy per DGFT Public Notice 14/2023, though the overall ITC (HS) policy compliance obligation at the bill of entry remains applicable.

Can a valid test report from the Textile Committee substitute for an accredited-lab PSIC?

Yes. A valid test report from a Textile Committee (TC) or CSRTI laboratory certifying the absence of prohibited hazardous dyes is accepted as an alternative to a PSIC from an accredited laboratory of the exporting country, per General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy.

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