Fabrics made of 100% inherent FR synthetic fibre

Woven fabrics of 100% inherent FR synthetic staple fibre

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 5515 99 50 (Fabrics made of 100% inherent FR synthetic fibre) is subject to 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. The PSIC must originate from an accredited laboratory of the exporting country or carry a valid test report from the Textile Committee or CSRTI.

What this is

HSN code

5515 99 50

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 the Textile Committee (TC) or Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute (CSRTI), certifying absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes before shipment.
General Note 10 of ITC (HS) Import Policy · DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023
2
Note that the azo-dye testing exemption applies only to imports originating from EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom. All other origins must furnish a compliant PSIC or test report at the bill of entry; absence of the document renders the consignment liable to detention.
General Note 10 of 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 broadly because the shipment originates from a major textile-exporting country. The exemption is a closed list — EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom only — and any other origin, including large exporters such as China or Bangladesh, requires a fully compliant PSIC from an accredited laboratory. Filing a bill of entry without the PSIC for a non-exempt origin results in consignment detention and demurrage until the document is produced.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 5515 99 50 require BIS certification?

No, no BIS Quality Control Order covers woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, which mandates a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate for azo-dye absence under General Note 10.

Which laboratories are authorised to issue the PSIC for azo-dye testing?

The PSIC must come from an accredited laboratory of the exporting country, or be a valid test report issued by the Textile Committee or the Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute, as specified under General Note 10 and DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023.

Does the inherent FR (flame-retardant) character of the fabric affect the azo-dye PSIC requirement?

No. The PSIC obligation under General Note 10 applies to all textile and textile articles regardless of functional finish; the inherent FR specification addresses flame-retardancy, not dye compliance, and does not substitute for or waive the hazardous-dye testing requirement.

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