Unbleached

Unbleached woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 5407 71 10 (Unbleached woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), with a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate requirement covering azo-dye absence under General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy. The azo-dye testing requirement applies to all origins except the nine listed exempted countries.

What this is

HSN code

5407 71 10

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, General Note 10 (azo-dye compliance), Chapter 54

Customs documentation

Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from exporter
Azo-dye test report from accredited laboratory
ITC (HS) policy declaration from DGFT

Compliance steps

1
Obtain a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate or valid test report from an accredited laboratory of the exporting country certifying the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes, unless the consignment originates from an exempted country. This document must be uploaded in e-Sanchit before filing 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 origin qualifies for azo-dye testing exemption. Imports from EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom are exempt from azo-dye testing; all other origins must furnish the test report 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 that the azo-dye exemption extends to any country with strong textile-safety standards, when the exemption list is a closed, enumerated set of nine countries under DGFT Public Notice 14/2023. A consignment from a non-listed origin arriving without a valid test report will be detained at the port of import until a compliant PSIC is furnished, attracting demurrage and ground rent.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 5407 71 10 require BIS certification?

No, unbleached woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn are not within the BIS Quality Control Order regime. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, with a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate covering azo-dye absence as the primary compliance requirement under General Note 10.

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

EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom are the only exempt origins per DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023; all other countries must provide a valid azo-dye test report from an accredited laboratory.

Is the PSIC requirement waived if the importer holds an Advance Authorisation or is an Export Oriented Unit?

The regulatory record does not record any AA/EOU carve-out for the azo-dye PSIC requirement on this tariff line; the General Note 10 obligation applies on the basis of country of origin, not importer status.

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