Other

Other felt, impregnated, coated, covered or laminated

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 5602 90 90 (Other felt) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), which requires a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate (PSIC) confirming absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes under General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy. DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 governs the testing and exemption framework for this tariff line.

What this is

HSN code

5602 90 90

Chapter

56 · Wadding, felt and nonwovens; special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables

Primary regulator

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

Customs documentation

Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from accredited lab
Test report from Textile Committee or CSRTI

Compliance steps

1
Obtain a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate (PSIC) 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 the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes. Upload the certificate 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 the country of origin before shipment: azo-dye testing is exempted only for imports originating from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom. Consignments from all other origins must carry a valid PSIC regardless of the nature of the felt product.
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 broadly because the exporting country has a reputable textile industry — the exemption is a closed list of nine named jurisdictions, and origin-country status must be confirmed against that list before purchase order placement. A consignment arriving without a valid PSIC from any non-exempt origin will be detained at the port of import pending test clearance, attracting demurrage and ground rent for the full laboratory-turnaround period.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 5602 90 90 require BIS certification?

No, felt products under this residual tariff line 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, specifically the hazardous-dye testing requirement under General Note 10 and DGFT Public Notice 14/2023.

Is the PSIC requirement waived for felt imported from the European Union?

Yes, azo-dye testing is exempted for imports from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom only; a PSIC or TC/CSRTI test report is still required for all other origins.

Does the azo-dye PSIC requirement apply to felt that is fully impregnated or laminated with non-textile materials?

The General Note 10 obligation applies to textile and textile articles as a class; fully processed felt falling under HSN 5602 90 90 remains within that class, and the PSIC requirement applies unless the consignment originates from one of the nine exempt countries.

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