Unbleached

Unbleached woven fabrics of artificial filament yarn

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 5408 31 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. The azo-dye testing obligation applies to all exporting countries except EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom.

What this is

HSN code

5408 31 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 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 a Textile Committee or CSRTI laboratory, certifying the absence of prohibited azo dyes. This requirement applies to all origins except EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom.
General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy · DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023
2
Upload the test report or Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate in e-Sanchit at the bill of entry stage and ensure the country-of-origin declaration is accurate, as the azo-dye testing exemption is origin-specific and a mismatched declaration can trigger detention.
General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy · DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023

A word of counsel

The single most common error on this tariff line is assuming the azo-dye testing exemption applies universally once any documentation is in hand. The exemption is strictly origin-specific: consignments from non-listed countries presented without a valid accredited-laboratory test report are detained at port pending re-inspection, and customs out-of-charge will not be granted until a compliant certificate is uploaded in e-Sanchit.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 5408 31 10 require BIS certification?

No, no BIS Quality Control Order covers woven fabrics of artificial filament yarn. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, with a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate requirement for azo-dye absence 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 only, per General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy and DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023. All other origins must furnish a compliant test report at the bill of entry.

Does the azo-dye testing exemption for listed countries waive all Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate requirements?

The exemption applies specifically to azo-dye testing; other applicable inspection or compliance requirements under the ITC (HS) policy continue to apply and must be verified against the current policy conditions before shipment.

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