Umbrella cloth panel fabrics

Woven umbrella cloth panel fabrics of high tenacity synthetic filament yarn

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 5407 10 94 (Umbrella cloth panel fabrics) is subject to the import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under the ITC (HS) import policy, General Note 10. A Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate confirming the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes is mandatory for all textile imports under this tariff line, with limited country-of-origin exemptions.

What this is

HSN code

5407 10 94

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 compliance)

Customs documentation

Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from accredited laboratory
Test report from Textile Committee or CSRTI
Azo-dye exemption 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 shipped to India.
General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy · DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023
2
If the consignment originates from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, or the United Kingdom, document the eligible origin to claim the azo-dye testing exemption. Consignments from all other countries must present the PSIC at the bill of entry 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 the country-of-origin exemption from azo-dye testing waives the PSIC requirement entirely. The exemption covers azo-dye testing only; a PSIC or equivalent test report confirming compliance with all other prohibited hazardous dye parameters remains required even for imports from the nine exempt countries. Presenting a test report that addresses only azo dyes for a non-exempt origin will result in consignment detention pending a compliant certificate.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 5407 10 94 require BIS certification?

No, umbrella cloth panel fabrics of synthetic filament yarn are not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. Import compliance is governed by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade under General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) import policy, which mandates a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate for hazardous dye absence.

Is a test report from a Textile Committee laboratory accepted in place of a PSIC from an accredited laboratory of the exporting country?

Yes. Per DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023 and General Note 10, a valid test report from a Textile Committee or CSRTI laboratory is an accepted alternative to the PSIC from an accredited laboratory of the exporting country.

What happens if an importer from a non-exempt country presents a consignment without a PSIC at the bill of entry?

Customs will detain the consignment pending submission of a compliant PSIC or laboratory test report; prolonged detention attracts demurrage and ground rent, and persistent non-compliance may result in re-export or confiscation under the ITC (HS) policy.

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