Rayon tafetta

Dyed woven rayon taffeta of artificial filament yarn

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 5408 32 13 (Rayon taffeta) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), which requires a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate (PSIC) certifying 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 a Textile Committee or CSRTI laboratory.

What this is

HSN code

5408 32 13

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), 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 a Textile Committee or CSRTI laboratory, certifying the absence of prohibited hazardous dyes. This requirement applies to all origins except EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom, which are exempt from azo-dye testing only.
General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy · DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023
2
Upload the PSIC or qualifying test report in e-Sanchit at the bill of entry stage and ensure the document is current and covers the specific fabric category being imported. Consignments arriving without a valid PSIC from non-exempt origins are liable to detention pending clearance.
General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy · DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023

A word of counsel

The azo-dye testing exemption is origin-specific and covers only nine named countries; importers sourcing rayon taffeta from any other country — including China, Bangladesh, Vietnam, or Turkey — must present a PSIC regardless of the supplier's assurances or any internal quality certificates. A test report from an unaccredited laboratory or one issued after shipment does not satisfy the General Note 10 requirement, and customs officers may detain the consignment until a compliant document is produced.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 5408 32 13 require BIS certification?

No, dyed woven rayon taffeta is 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 a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate requirement under General Note 10 certifying the absence of prohibited hazardous dyes.

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

EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom are exempt from azo-dye testing only; all other origins must provide a PSIC from an accredited laboratory per DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023.

Does a test report from a Textile Committee laboratory satisfy the PSIC requirement?

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 General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy.

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