Dyed

Dyed woven fabric of synthetic staple fibres mixed with wool

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 5515 13 30 (Dyed woven fabric of synthetic staple fibres mixed with wool or fine animal hair) is subject to import policy controls administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under the ITC (HS) import policy. A Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate (PSIC) from an accredited laboratory of the exporting country, or a valid test report from a Textile Committee or CSRTI laboratory, is mandatory to certify absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes.

What this is

HSN code

5515 13 30

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
ITC (HS) 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 a Textile Committee (TC) or Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute (CSRTI) laboratory, certifying absence of prohibited hazardous dyes before the consignment is dispatched.
General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy · DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023
2
If the origin country is not among the azo-dye-testing-exempt jurisdictions (EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, United Kingdom), ensure the PSIC specifically covers testing for the presence of prohibited azo dyes. Absence of this certificate at the bill of entry will result in consignment detention.
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 that the azo-dye exemption for listed countries extends to all PSIC requirements. The exemption applies solely to the azo-dye testing component; the underlying obligation to produce a PSIC or valid test report from an accredited laboratory covering other prohibited hazardous dyes remains in force for all origins including the exempt countries. Presenting only a Certificate of Origin or a generic quality certificate at the bill of entry is insufficient and will attract detention.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 5515 13 30 require BIS certification?

No, woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres mixed with wool are not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, principally the PSIC requirement under General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy.

Which countries are exempt from azo-dye testing under DGFT Public Notice 14/2023?

EU member states, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom are exempt from testing for the presence of azo dyes only; the broader PSIC obligation covering other prohibited hazardous dyes applies to all origins including these countries.

Is a test report from a domestic Textile Committee laboratory acceptable in lieu of a foreign accredited laboratory PSIC?

Yes. A valid test report from a Textile Committee (TC) or CSRTI laboratory is explicitly accepted as an alternative to a PSIC from an accredited laboratory of the exporting country, per General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy and DGFT Public Notice 14/2023.

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