Acetate rayon spun yarn

Acetate rayon spun yarn mixed with wool or fine animal hair

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 5510 20 20 (Acetate rayon spun yarn) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), which mandates a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate (PSIC) covering the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes under General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy. The PSIC must be issued by an accredited laboratory of the exporting country or supported by a valid test report from the Textile Committee or CSRTI.

What this is

HSN code

5510 20 20

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 or CSRTI
Import policy declaration 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 the Textile Committee (TC) or Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute (CSRTI), certifying the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes before filing the bill of entry.
General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy · DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023
2
Confirm whether the country of origin qualifies for the azo-dye testing exemption. The exemption applies only to imports from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom; all other origins require the PSIC regardless of exporter certification.
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 the azo-dye testing exemption applies to all origins because the exporter holds accreditation. The exemption is country-specific and limited to the nine listed jurisdictions; a PSIC-deficient consignment from any non-listed origin will be detained at port pending production of the test report, with demurrage and ground rent accruing throughout.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 5510 20 20 require BIS certification?

No, artificial staple fibre yarn is 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, principally through the azo-dye testing requirement under General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy.

Which testing bodies are authorised to issue the PSIC for this yarn?

The PSIC must come from an accredited laboratory of the exporting country, or from the Textile Committee (TC) or the Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute (CSRTI), per DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023.

Does the azo-dye testing exemption apply to imports from all EU member states?

Yes, imports from all EU member states are covered by the exemption; however, the exemption is strictly limited to azo-dye testing and does not waive the PSIC requirement for other prohibited hazardous substances or composition parameters.

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