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Woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn, Note 9 Section XI

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 5407 30 90 (woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn specified in Note 9 to Section XI) 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 the Textile Committee or CSRTI, is mandatory to certify the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes.

What this is

HSN code

5407 30 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, Chapter 54

Customs documentation

Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from accredited lab
Test report from Textile Committee or CSRTI
Azo-dye exemption declaration from exporter

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 Silk and Rayon Textile Research Institute (CSRTI), confirming the absence of prohibited hazardous dyes before the consignment is shipped.
General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy · DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023
2
If the origin country is not one of the nine azo-dye-testing-exempt origins (EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and United Kingdom), ensure the PSIC explicitly covers azo-dye testing. Imports from all other origins without this coverage are liable to detention at the port 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 single most common error on this tariff line is assuming that the azo-dye testing exemption applies to all aspects of the PSIC requirement. The exemption covers only the azo-dye test; a PSIC certifying the absence of all other prohibited hazardous dyes remains mandatory even for consignments from EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom. Presenting an incomplete PSIC — or none at all — results in detention at the port and potential ground rent liability pending re-inspection or re-export.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 5407 30 90 require BIS certification?

No, woven synthetic filament fabrics specified under Note 9 to Section XI 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.

Which countries are exempt from azo-dye testing under DGFT Public Notice 14/2023?

The exemption applies to imports from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom only; all other origins must submit a PSIC that explicitly covers azo-dye testing.

Is a test report from the Textile Committee an acceptable substitute for a PSIC from an accredited exporting-country laboratory?

Yes. A valid test report from the Textile Committee or CSRTI is accepted in lieu of a PSIC from an accredited laboratory of the exporting country, per 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.