Dyed

Dyed woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 5515 19 30 (Dyed woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), with a mandatory Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate covering hazardous azo-dye absence under General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy. The requirement is grounded in DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14 June 2023 and applies to all exporting countries except a named exempt group.

What this is

HSN code

5515 19 30

Chapter

55 · Man-made staple fibres

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, General Note 10 (hazardous dye compliance)

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 (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), certifying the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes before the bill of entry is filed.
General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy · DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023
2
Verify whether the country of origin is among the azo-dye-testing-exempt nations — EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom. If the origin is any other country, the PSIC covering azo-dye absence is mandatory and its absence at the bill of entry stage 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 a general composition test report substitutes for a PSIC specifically certifying the absence of prohibited hazardous dyes. The PSIC must originate from an accredited laboratory of the exporting country or from TC/CSRTI; a manufacturer's own declaration or an in-house quality certificate does not satisfy General Note 10. The azo-dye testing exemption applies to origin only — PSIC for other parameters including composition remains required even for exempt-country imports.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 5515 19 30 require BIS certification?

No, dyed woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres are not within the BIS Quality Control Order regime. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, principally through the hazardous azo-dye PSIC requirement under General Note 10.

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

The EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom are exempt from azo-dye testing only; PSIC covering composition and other parameters remains required for all origins.

What happens if the PSIC is missing at the time the bill of entry is filed?

Absence of the mandatory PSIC at the bill of entry stage exposes the consignment to detention by customs pending production of a compliant certificate, accruing demurrage and ground rent until the document deficiency is remedied or the goods are re-exported.

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