Nylon sarees

Printed woven nylon sarees of synthetic filament yarn

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 5407 84 20 (Nylon sarees) is subject to ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), which requires a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate (PSIC) from an accredited laboratory of the exporting country covering the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes. The obligation arises under General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy, with a country-specific exemption for nine named origins.

What this is

HSN code

5407 84 20

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 azo-dye testing)

Customs documentation

Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from exporter
Test report from Textile Committee or CSRTI
ITC (HS) policy compliance declaration to CBIC

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 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
Upload the PSIC or valid test report in e-Sanchit at the bill of entry stage. Note that the azo-dye testing requirement is waived only for imports originating from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom; all other origins must present the certificate 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 azo-dye testing exemption extends beyond the nine named countries. A consignment of nylon sarees originating from any country not explicitly listed — including common textile-export origins such as China, Bangladesh, or Vietnam — requires a valid PSIC or TC/CSRTI test report regardless of the importer's perception of dye-compliance; absence of the certificate at the bill of entry stage results in consignment detention pending documentary rectification.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 5407 84 20 require BIS certification?

No, nylon sarees fall outside the BIS Quality Control Order regime; no BIS QCO covers woven synthetic filament fabrics. Import compliance for this tariff line is governed by the ITC (HS) Import Policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, specifically the azo-dye testing requirement under General Note 10.

Which countries are exempt from the azo-dye PSIC requirement for this tariff line?

The EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom are exempt from azo-dye testing per General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy and DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023; all other origins must furnish a PSIC or TC/CSRTI test report.

Can a test report from the Textile Committee substitute for a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate?

Yes. A valid test report issued by the Textile Committee (TC) or CSRTI is an accepted alternative to a PSIC from an accredited laboratory of the exporting country, provided it certifies the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes per General Note 10.

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