Unbleached

Unbleached woven fabrics of artificial filament yarn

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 5408 21 10 (Unbleached woven fabrics of artificial 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. Azo-dye testing exemptions apply only to imports originating from specified countries per DGFT Public Notice 14/2023.

What this is

HSN code

5408 21 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 testing, 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 from an accredited laboratory of the exporting country, or a valid test report from the Textile Committee or CSRTI, certifying the absence of prohibited azo dyes. This requirement applies to all origins except the listed exempt countries under General Note 10.
General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy · DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023
2
If the consignment originates from a country not in the exempt list — EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and United Kingdom — ensure the azo-dye test report is current and uploaded at the bill of entry stage before out-of-charge.
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 listed origins. Importing from any unlisted country without a valid Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate certifying azo-dye absence exposes the consignment to detention at the port pending test results, with demurrage accruing throughout the hold period. Confirm the country of origin against the exempt-country list before placing the purchase order, not at the bill-of-entry stage.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 5408 21 10 require BIS certification?

No, unbleached woven fabrics of artificial filament yarn 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 an azo-dye testing requirement under General Note 10 for non-exempt origins.

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

Azo-dye testing is exempted only for imports from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom per DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023; all other origins must furnish a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate.

Does the azo-dye exemption for listed countries waive the Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate entirely?

The exemption covers azo-dye testing only; other parameters covered by the PSIC regime — composition, hazardous substance checks — remain required even for imports from the nine exempt countries under General Note 10.

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