Nylon 66 fibre conforming to IS 13464

Nylon 66 synthetic staple fibres conforming to IS 13464

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 5503 19 30 (Nylon 66 fibre conforming to IS 13464) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), which conditions import on conformance to IS 13464. A Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate (PSIC) from an accredited laboratory certifying absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes is additionally required under General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy.

What this is

HSN code

5503 19 30

Chapter

55 · Man-made staple fibres

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy with IS 13464 conformance condition, Chapter 55

Customs documentation

IS 13464 conformance declaration from importer
Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from accredited lab
Test report from Textile Committee or CSRTI

Compliance steps

1
Confirm that the imported Nylon 66 staple fibre conforms to IS 13464 before filing the bill of entry. The tariff item description itself conditions import on this standard, and a consignment that cannot demonstrate IS 13464 conformance is liable to detention or refusal of out-of-charge at customs.
ITC (HS) import policy · CTI 5503 19 30 product description condition referencing IS 13464
2
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 absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes. Imports from EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom only are exempt from azo-dye 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 importing Nylon 66 staple fibre without verifying that the supplier's product specification aligns with IS 13464 — the standard is embedded in the tariff item description itself, making conformance a condition of classification, not merely a quality overlay. A consignment reclassified to the residual 'Other' entry under 5503 19 90 because it does not meet IS 13464 may attract a different duty rate and triggers a misdeclaration risk under the Customs Act, 1962.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 5503 19 30 require BIS certification?

No, no BIS Quality Control Order covers this tariff line. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, which requires conformance to IS 13464 as a classification condition and a PSIC covering prohibited azo-dye absence under General Note 10.

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

EU member states, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom only; the PSIC or valid Textile Committee test report remains required for all other origins per DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023.

What happens if the imported fibre does not conform to IS 13464?

A consignment that cannot demonstrate IS 13464 conformance does not qualify for classification under CTI 5503 19 30, exposing the importer to reclassification, misdeclaration findings under the Customs Act, 1962, and potential detention pending re-export or destruction.

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