Piece dyed

Woven terry towelling of cotton, piece dyed

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 5802 10 30 (Piece dyed terry towelling of cotton) 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 the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes under General Note 10. Testing exemptions apply to imports from specified countries only.

What this is

HSN code

5802 10 30

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, General Note 10 — hazardous dye testing requirement

Customs documentation

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

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 the absence of prohibited hazardous dyes before the consignment is shipped.
General Note 10 of the 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 the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom. Consignments from all other countries must carry the PSIC or valid TC/CSRTI test report at the bill of entry stage.
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 testing exemption extends to countries beyond the nine listed in General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy. An importer sourcing piece-dyed terry towelling from, for example, Bangladesh, Pakistan, or China must present a current PSIC or TC/CSRTI test report; absence of this document at the bill of entry will result in consignment detention and demurrage pending documentary compliance.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 5802 10 30 require BIS certification?

No, woven terry towelling fabrics are not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade under General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) import policy, which mandates a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate confirming the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes.

Which countries are exempt from azo-dye testing for this tariff line?

Testing for azo dyes is exempted only for imports originating from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom, as specified under DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023; all other origins require a PSIC or valid TC/CSRTI test report.

Can a test report from the Textile Committee substitute for a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate?

Yes. A valid test report from the Textile Committee or CSRTI is an accepted alternative to the PSIC from an accredited laboratory of the exporting country, provided it certifies the absence of all prohibited hazardous dyes per General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy.

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