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Synthetic filament tow, other than nylon or polyester

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 5501 19 00 (Synthetic filament tow, other) is governed by the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), which requires a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate certifying the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes under General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy. Imports from countries outside the designated exempt list must present a certificate from an accredited laboratory of the exporting country or a valid test report from the Textile Committee or CSRTI.

What this is

HSN code

5501 19 00

Chapter

55 · Man-made staple fibres

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, General Note 10, Chapter 55

Customs documentation

Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from accredited lab
Test report from Textile Committee
ITC (HS) policy declaration from DGFT

Compliance steps

1
Before shipment, obtain a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate (PSIC) 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), confirming the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes in the synthetic filament tow.
General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy · DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023
2
Upload the PSIC or test report in e-Sanchit at the time of filing the bill of entry. Note that the azo-dye testing exemption applies only to imports originating from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom; all other origins require a full PSIC.
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 non-transferable: goods manufactured in a non-exempt country but transshipped through an exempt country do not qualify for the exemption. Consignments arriving without a valid PSIC or test report from a recognised laboratory are liable to detention at the port of import pending documentary rectification, and the cost of demurrage and ground rent accrues against the importer.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 5501 19 00 require BIS certification?

No, synthetic filament tow 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 for azo-dye absence under General Note 10.

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

Imports from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom are exempt from azo-dye testing only; the PSIC requirement for other composition or hazardous-dye parameters remains applicable as per DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023.

Is the PSIC requirement waived if the importer holds an Advance Authorisation or EOU status?

The regulatory record does not record a PSIC waiver for Advance Authorisation holders or EOUs on this tariff line; the General Note 10 requirement applies on its face, and importers in those categories should seek written confirmation from DGFT before relying on any exemption.

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