Other

Synthetic monofilament strip and like materials, other

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 5404 90 90 (other synthetic monofilament strip and like materials) 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) 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 a valid test report from the Textile Committee or CSRTI.

What this is

HSN code

5404 90 90

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, General Note 10 — hazardous dye prohibition

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 Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute (CSRTI), certifying the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes before shipment.
General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy · DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023
2
Verify the country of origin against the azo-dye testing exemption list. Testing for azo dyes is waived only for imports from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom; all other origins must furnish a compliant PSIC.
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 major trading partners. The exemption is an exhaustive list — EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom — and imports from any country not on that list without a valid PSIC or accredited test report are liable to detention and refusal of out-of-charge at the port of import.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 5404 90 90 require BIS certification?

No, synthetic monofilament strip and like materials are 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 mandatory Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate requirement under General Note 10 covering hazardous azo-dye absence.

Is a PSIC required if the goods are imported from a country on the exemption list?

Testing specifically for azo dyes is waived for the nine listed origins (EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom), but the broader PSIC from an accredited laboratory confirming compliance with General Note 10 remains the operative requirement for all origins.

What happens if a consignment arrives without the required PSIC or test report?

A consignment lacking the PSIC or accredited test report is liable to detention at the port of entry; out-of-charge will be withheld until the documentation deficiency is remedied or, if the prohibited dyes are present, the consignment faces confiscation or re-export.

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