Polyester shirtings

Dyed woven polyester shirting fabrics of synthetic filament yarn

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 5407 82 30 (Polyester shirtings) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), which mandates a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate (PSIC) covering 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 carry a valid test report from the Textile Committee or CSRTI.

What this is

HSN code

5407 82 30

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 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 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
Confirm whether the country of origin qualifies for the azo-dye testing exemption. Imports from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom are exempt from azo-dye testing only; the PSIC for other composition and quality parameters remains required for all origins.
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 misreading the country-of-origin exemption as a blanket waiver of the PSIC requirement. The azo-dye testing exemption for the nine listed countries covers that specific test parameter only — the PSIC covering other prohibited hazardous dyes and quality parameters remains mandatory regardless of origin. Presenting a certificate that omits non-azo hazardous dye parameters will result in consignment detention pending a compliant test report.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 5407 82 30 require BIS certification?

No, dyed woven polyester shirtings 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 mandatory Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate requirement under General Note 10 to ensure absence of prohibited hazardous dyes.

Which laboratories are authorised to issue the PSIC for azo-dye testing?

The PSIC must be from an accredited laboratory of the exporting country, or carry a valid test report from the Textile Committee (TC) or CSRTI, as specified in General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy and DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023.

What happens if a consignment from a non-exempt country arrives without a valid PSIC?

Customs will withhold out-of-charge until a compliant PSIC or valid test report is produced; prolonged non-production exposes the consignment to detention, demurrage, and ground rent accumulation at the port.

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