Pile fabrics and chenille fabrics not elsewhere specified or included

Woven pile and chenille fabrics of other textile materials

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 5801 90 90 (Pile fabrics and chenille fabrics not elsewhere specified or included) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), which requires a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate confirming the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes. The requirement applies under General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy, with country-specific exemptions for testing.

What this is

HSN code

5801 90 90

Chapter

58 · Special woven fabrics; tufted textile fabrics; lace; tapestries

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) Import Policy, General Note 10 — hazardous dye compliance, Chapter 58

Customs documentation

Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from accredited lab
Test report from Textile Committee or CSRTI
ITC (HS) policy compliance declaration to 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 or Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute (CSRTI), certifying the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes. This document must accompany the bill of entry at customs.
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 qualifies for the azo-dye testing exemption. Imports from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom are exempt from the azo-dye test only; all other originating countries must furnish the PSIC or test report without exception.
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 country-of-origin exemption from azo-dye testing extends to all textile composition and hazardous-substance parameters covered by the Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate. The exemption applies to azo-dye testing specifically; other prohibited-dye or hazardous-substance checks under General Note 10 remain applicable regardless of origin. Filing a bill of entry without the required PSIC or test report when the exporting country is not on the exemption list invites consignment detention and ground rent liability at port.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 5801 90 90 require BIS certification?

No, woven pile and chenille fabrics of other textile materials are not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) Import Policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, specifically the hazardous-dye compliance requirement under General Note 10.

Which laboratories are acceptable for the Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate under DGFT Public Notice 14/2023?

The PSIC must be issued by an accredited laboratory of the exporting country, or a valid test report must be obtained from the Textile Committee or CSRTI; both are recognised under General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy.

Is a separate DGFT import licence required for this tariff line in addition to the PSIC?

The CCR for this HSN specifies the azo-dye PSIC requirement under General Note 10 as the operative policy condition; no separate Restricted-import licence is indicated for this tariff line beyond the hazardous-dye compliance documentation.

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