Rayon jacquards

Dyed woven rayon jacquard fabrics of artificial filament yarn

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 5408 22 12 (Rayon jacquards) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), which requires a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate confirming the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes under General Note 10. The requirement applies to all origins except EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom.

What this is

HSN code

5408 22 12

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 dyes)

Customs documentation

Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from accredited lab
Test report from Textile Committee or CSRTI
Azo-dye exemption declaration 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 Silk and Rayon Technical Institute (CSRTI) laboratory, certifying the absence of prohibited hazardous dyes before shipment.
General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy · DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023
2
If the country of origin is not among the nine exempt countries (EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, United Kingdom), ensure the PSIC covers azo-dye testing. Upload the certificate at the bill of entry stage; absence of the PSIC for a non-exempt origin exposes the consignment to detention pending re-testing.
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 an azo-dye test exemption for origin countries such as the EU covers all PSIC requirements. The exemption is limited to azo-dye testing only; the PSIC requirement for other prohibited hazardous dyes and composition parameters remains mandatory for all origins, including the nine exempt countries. Filing a bill of entry without a valid PSIC or TC/CSRTI test report invites consignment detention and demurrage while remedial documentation is sourced.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 5408 22 12 require BIS certification?

No, dyed woven rayon jacquard fabrics 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 requirement under General Note 10 to ensure absence of prohibited hazardous dyes.

Which countries are exempt from azo-dye testing under General Note 10?

Azo-dye testing is exempted only for imports from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom; the PSIC for other hazardous dye parameters remains mandatory for all origins including these nine.

Can a TC or CSRTI test report substitute for a PSIC from an accredited laboratory?

Yes. A valid test report from a Textile Committee or CSRTI laboratory is an accepted alternative to a PSIC from an accredited laboratory of the exporting country under DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023.

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