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Woven fabrics of nontextured polyester filaments, 85% or more

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 5407 61 90 (woven fabrics containing 85% or more by weight of nontextured polyester filaments) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT). A Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate certifying the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes is mandatory under General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy.

What this is

HSN code

5407 61 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
ITC (HS) policy compliance from DGFT

Compliance steps

1
Obtain a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate (PSIC) 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
Confirm whether the country of export qualifies for the azo-dye testing exemption. The exemption applies only to imports originating from EU member states, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom; all other origins require the PSIC 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 that a test report obtained from a domestic laboratory after arrival substitutes for the pre-shipment certification. General Note 10 mandates pre-shipment inspection from an accredited laboratory of the exporting country or a valid TC/CSRTI report; post-arrival testing does not satisfy this requirement, and a consignment arriving without the PSIC is liable to detention at the port of import pending regularisation.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 5407 61 90 require BIS certification?

No, woven fabrics of nontextured polyester filaments are not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, with a mandatory Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate for azo-dye absence under General Note 10.

Which countries are exempt from azo-dye testing for this HSN?

The azo-dye testing exemption applies to imports from EU member states, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom only, per DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023; the PSIC requirement remains in full force for all other origins.

Is a TC or CSRTI test report an acceptable alternative to a PSIC from an exporting-country laboratory?

Yes. General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy permits a valid test report from a Textile Committee or CSRTI laboratory as an alternative to the PSIC from an accredited laboratory of the exporting country.

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